Promoting literacy through research, education, and advocacy

Our Activity

Professional Learning

We recognize the transformative power educators can have for students with dyslexia; we offer structured literacy webinars, workshops and training courses in French and English.

Podcast

Host Kate Winn welcomes weekly experts on our podcast Reading Road Trip for candid conversations about literacy instruction, intervention, and assessment.

Conferences

Our annual Literacy & Learning Educator Conference is an opportunity to learn from local, national, and international experts, and connect with our vibrant community of literacy learners.

Outreach and Advocacy

We build awareness of dyslexia and structured literacy in the community, and advocate with other stakeholders for policy change.

Dyslexia Awareness & Resources

We promote dyslexia awareness and effective resources through our website, our Reading Roadtrip podcast, directly to the community through our infoline, ongoing webinars and inperson events across Ontario.

Membership

Memberships are designed to provide supporters with regular content covering the latest research and best practices on dyslexia and reading instruction, special rates for events and conferences, discounts on merchandise, and at select levels, listings in IDA’s Provider Directory.

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What's New With IDA Ontario

Learn More About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability, and there are many misconceptions. Click the links below to learn more.

Basics of Dyslexia

Individuals with dyslexia often have difficulty with phonological processing, which refers to the ability to process sounds in spoken language.

Suspect Dyslexia?

Recognizing the signs of dyslexia in children is crucial for early identification and intervention.

Screening and Prevention

By identifying and addressing potential challenges at an early stage, we can provide targeted support and interventions that can significantly impact a child's reading abilities.

Structured Literacy

Structured literacy is necessary for individuals with dyslexia, but it is beneficial for all learners.