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# The International Dyslexia Association Ontario Branch

Promoting literacy through research, education, and advocacy.™

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- [Call for Proposals Open](https://www.idaontario.com/call-for-proposals-open/) - Call for Proposals Open! We are excited to announce the 2026 Literacy & Learning Conference and invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for breakout sessions. This conference aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in the field of structured literacy. We welcome proposals that address various aspects of literacy education, including but
- [Save the Date](https://www.idaontario.com/save-the-date-literacy-and-learning-conference/) - Literacy and Learning Educator Conference Coming Spring 2026! Exciting News! The 2026 Literacy & Learning Educator Conference will take on April 11-12, 2026 at the Toronto Delta Hotels and Conference Centre. Registration will open soon. Sign up for our mailing list and follow us on social media get all the updates and announcements! We look forward
- [Reading Road Trip S4!](https://www.idaontario.com/reading-road-trip-s4/) - Reading Road Trip Season 4 is Here! Buckle up – Season 4 of Reading Road Trip rolls out on June 30! Hosted by Ontario teacher Kate Winn, this season features another fantastic lineup of guests diving into all things structured literacy. Listen Here
- [Literacy Leaders of 2025](https://www.idaontario.com/literacy-leaders-of-2025/) - Congratulations to our Literacy Leaders of 2025! The Literacy Leader of the Year Award is a prestigious honour that acknowledges the dedication and expertise of Ontario educators. With sweeping changes to Ontario’s Language curriculum, leadership in literacy is needed now more than ever! This award recognizes those educators who have made significant strides in ensuring
- [ONlit](https://www.idaontario.com/onlit-org/) - ONlit.org ONlit is a comprehensive hub for empowering educators to provide evidence-based systematic and explicit instruction aligned with the new Ontario Language and Français Curricula. Visit ONlit.org
- [Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe](https://www.idaontario.com/feelleo/) - Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe Pour les enseignants en immersion et en français langue première Le cours Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe comprend quatre modules et aborde les notions fondamentales qui font partie intégrante d’un enseignement explicite, systématique, structuré, cumulatif et progressif qui est
- [Board Member Opportunity](https://www.idaontario.com/board-member-opportunity/) - Become a Board Member IDA Ontario is expanding its volunteer Board of Directors to support its expanded work. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our volunteer board who can contribute their time, expertise, and resources to help us achieve our mission. Board members are responsible for regular governance activities, including strategic planning, and financial
- [Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference : Speakers](https://www.idaontario.com/navigating-dyslexia-family-conference-speakers/) - Meet the Speakers at the Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference! We are thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference, presented by IDA Ontario. This full-day event, scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies
- [Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction](https://www.idaontario.com/bdsi/) - This on-demand course is a flexible way to learn more about effective instruction of decoding and spelling. Aligned with Strand B: Foundations of Language of the Ontario Language Curriculum, participants can move through the videos, activities, and quizzes at their own pace. It includes how to teach basic and complex phonics, spelling, strategies for reading
- [Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference](https://www.idaontario.com/familyconf/) - Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference Designed for Parents and Family Supporters The Navigating Dyslexia: A Family Conference will focus on supporting parents and caregivers of students with dyslexia. Sessions will focus on dyslexia, how to advocate for children, diagnosis and effective interventions, and supporting students’ self-esteem and mental health. The Navigating Dyslexia: A Family Conference will
- [Literacy and Learning Educator Conference](https://www.idaontario.com/litlearn/) - Literacy and Learning Educator Conference Coming together to advance the right to read Join us in improving the lives of children who struggle to learn to read. Our sold-out 2023 and 2024 conferences were resounding successes, uniting educators and dyslexia advocates across the world. The Literacy & Learning Educator Conference will focus on supporting educators
- [Read October](https://www.idaontario.com/read-october/) - Join us for Read October! What is Read October? To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month in October, Read October raises money through sponsored read-a-thons to raise dyslexia awareness. Funds go directly to public libraries across Ontario. Did you know? To raise awareness about the early signs of dyslexia and offer support to families across Ontario, IDA

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- [Home](https://www.idaontario.com/) - IDA Ontario is a charity advocating for improved literacy. We train teachers, build dyslexia awareness, support families, and advocate for policy changes.
- [Governance](https://www.idaontario.com/governance/) - Governance IDA Ontario’s Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who are united by a common priority: to support individuals with dyslexia in Ontario. Learn more about our dedicated volunteers. Executive Read More Prior to being the Chair of IDA Ontario, she served as Secretary and has been a longtime volunteer with the charity. Daniella’s
- [Les fondements essentiels à l'enseignement de la lecture, de l'écriture et de l'orthographe](https://www.idaontario.com/les-fondements-essentiels-a-lenseignement-de-la-lecture-de-lecriture-et-de-lorthographe/) - Aperçu Frais Modules Objectifs d’apprentissage Auteures Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe Pour les enseignants en immersion et en français langue première Le cours Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe comprend quatre modules et aborde les notions fondamentales qui font partie intégrante d’un
- [Join IDA Ontario ](https://www.idaontario.com/membership/) - IDA Membership Adults, students, professionals and business owners are all invited to join IDA. Membership offers numerous benefits, including: Access to IDA publications, including Perspectives, Annals of Dyslexia, and Reading and Writing. Discounts on most other IDA publications Affiliation with IDA Ontario Access to a network of professionals Listing in IDA’s Professional Directory (when applicable,
- [Professional Directory](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory/) - Finding the Right Tutor for your Dyslexic Student DOWNLOAD THE PDF GUIDE HERE If you’re considering hiring a tutor for your child with dyslexia, the most important qualities to look for are: Empathy and Understanding of Dyslexia A tutor should have experience working with dyslexic students and a deep understanding of the challenges they face.
- [Order Print Materials ](https://www.idaontario.com/order-print-materials/) - Notice on Shipping DelaysDue to the ongoing Canada Post strike, delivery of print materials may be delayed. Orders will be shipped as soon as regular postal service resumes. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. We appreciate any efforts to build awareness of dyslexia in the community, and we are here to help!
- [Research](https://www.idaontario.com/research/) - External Research Opportunities IDA Ontario is committed to supporting literacy through research, education and advocacy! We value empirical research, recognizing that research plays a central role in literacy for all. This page provides information about various research opportunities that users may choose to participate in. These projects are not affiliated with IDA Ontario, and the
- [Adult/Continuing Education](https://www.idaontario.com/adult-continuing-education/) - Resources coming soon.
- [Collaborating with School](https://www.idaontario.com/collaborating-with-school/) - Resources coming soon.
- [At Home](https://www.idaontario.com/at-home/) - Resources coming soon.
- [Donate](https://www.idaontario.com/donate/) - Donate to IDA Ontario We are a registered charity committed to creating a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need. We promote literacy through research, education and advocacy – and we
- [Library Project ](https://www.idaontario.com/library-project/) - Public Libraries and IDA Ontario We are committed to partnering with public libraries to ensure access to information and resources that parents and caregivers need to recognize the early signs of dyslexia and support their child’s literacy development. We partner with public libraries to bring awareness to the early signs of dyslexia and provide resources
- [Decodable Books Library Feedback Form](https://www.idaontario.com/decodable-books-library-feedback-form/) - Decodable Books Library Feedback Form Step 1 of 4 25% Information Name First Last Library Name(Required)Email(Required) Library & Collection Impact Has adding decodable books positively impacted your library’s collection and readers?(Required) Yes No Unsure If yes, in what ways? Have you noticed an increase in circulation for decodable books?(Required) Yes No Unsure Do patrons specifically
- [Annual and Audit Reports ](https://www.idaontario.com/annual-and-audit-reports/) - Annual Reports Our Annual Reports highlight key milestones, success stories, and the initiatives we have undertaken throughout each year. They showcase the tremendous dedication of our team, volunteers, and donors who have made a significant difference in the lives of those with dyslexia. Our Financial Statements demonstrate how IDA Ontario responsibly manages funds to maximize
- [Annual Members Meetings](https://www.idaontario.com/annual-members-meetings/) - IDA Ontario hosts an Annual Members’ Meeting each spring The purposes of this meeting include A Member’s Meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
- [Press](https://www.idaontario.com/press/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.idaontario.com/contact-us-2/) - Contact Us Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneI am inquiring as a:(Required)Select OneTeacherLibraryParentConference AttendeeOtherIf Other, please state:(Required)Subject(Required)Message(Required)Message(Required) Join our mailing list(Required) We periodically send emails regarding upcoming conferences, professional training and IDA Ontario events. Yes, please! No, thanks IDA Ontario’s Privacy PolicyCAPTCHAEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
- [Suspect Dyslexia?](https://www.idaontario.com/suspect-dyslexia/) - Suspect Dyslexia? Recognizing the signs of dyslexia in children is crucial for early identification and intervention. It’s important to remember that dyslexia can manifest differently in each child, and not all children with dyslexia will exhibit the same signs. However, here are some common signs that may indicate dyslexia in children: Difficulty with letters and
- [Professional Learning](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-learning/) - Professional Learning IDA Ontario is committed to ensuring all children learn to read with a structured literacy approach. We offer a wide variety of webinars, workshops and training courses to ensure all educators, families, and anyone with a passion for literacy have a strong understanding of reading science and effective instruction. IDA’s professional learning offerings
- [Board Member Application](https://www.idaontario.com/board-member-application/) - Board Member Volunteer Interest Form The Ontario branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA Ontario) is a registered charity committed to improving the lives of individuals with dyslexia and other related learning differences. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, IDA Ontario supports evidence-based approaches to reading instruction, helping educators, families, and policymakers foster literacy success
- [2024 Library Project Follow Up Form](https://www.idaontario.com/2024-library-project-follow-up-form/) - 2024 Library Project Follow Up Form Library Name(Required) Contact Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Receipts(Required)Please upload receipts or other documentation to show the $500 grant funds have been used to purchase approved dyslexia related resources. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, jpge, gif, png, pdf, tiff, Max. file size: 64 MB. What
- [Volunteer](https://www.idaontario.com/volunteer/) - Volunteer Thank you for your willingness to volunteer at IDA Ontario. If you would like us to have your information on file, please complete the form below. We will contact you if a volunteer position opens up. Step 1 of 3 33% Your Personal Information Your Name(Required) First Last Your Email Address(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email
- [2024 Library Grant Application](https://www.idaontario.com/2024-library-grant-application/)
- [OMLTA Sign Up Form](https://www.idaontario.com/omlta-sign-up-form/) - OMLTA Mailing list subscription Name(Required) First Last Email(Required)It is preferred that you use a personal email as our newsletters may be blocked by school boards or other organizations. Enter Email Confirm Email Profession(Required)Please selectAcademic TherapistAdvocateEarly Childhood EducatorEducational AssistantLiteracy CoachParentPhysicianPrivate Educational ConsultantPrivate Reading SpecialistPsychologistPsychotherapistResource TeacherSchool Administrator (E.G. Principal)School Board AdministratorSpecial EducationSpeech-Language PathologistStudentTeacher – JuniorTeacher – IntermediateTeacher
- [French Basics of Decoding Course: Free Access Application (Students and First Nation Educators)](https://www.idaontario.com/french-basics-of-decoding-course-free-access-application-students-and-first-nation-educators/) - Détails de communication Nom(Required) Prénom Nom Courriel(Required) Indiquez votre courriel Comfirmez votre courriel Votre poste :(Required)Please selectÉtudiant.ePersonnel scolaire dans une école des Premières NationsVeuillez indiquez l'école où vous travailler(Required) Attestation du personnel scolaire dans une école des Premières Nations(Required) J’atteste que je suis membre du personnel scolaire dans une école des Premières Nations. Attestation de
- [French BDSI Group Form](https://www.idaontario.com/french-bdsi-group-form/) - Détails de communication Nom(Required) Prénom Nom Courriel(Required) Indiquez votre courriel Comfirmez votre courriel Numéro de téléphoneLe cas échéant, veuillez sélectionner votre conseil scolaireSans objetAlgoma DSBAlgonquin and Lakeshore CDSBAvon Maitland DSBBluewater DSBBrant Haldimand Norfolk CDSBBruce-Grey CDSBCDSB of Eastern OntarioCÉP de l'Est de l'OntarioConseil scolaire catholique ProvidenceConsortium Centre Jules-LégerCS catholique MonAvenirCS public du Grand Nord de l'OntarioCS
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.idaontario.com/privacy-policy-2/) - Thank you for visiting IDA Ontario’s website This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, including information within your user account, when you use both our website and our Learning Management System where we house our online courses. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of
- [BDSI Group Registration](https://www.idaontario.com/bdsi-group-registration/) - Group Registration Main Contact Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneIf applicable, please select your Ontario School BoardNot ApplicableAlgoma DSBAlgonquin and Lakeshore CDSBAvon Maitland DSBBluewater DSBBrant Haldimand Norfolk CDSBBruce-Grey CDSBCDSB of Eastern OntarioCÉP de l'Est de l'OntarioConseil scolaire catholique ProvidenceConsortium Centre Jules-LégerCS catholique MonAvenirCS public du Grand Nord de l'OntarioCS public du Nord-Est
- [Professional Directory - Application](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory-application/) - Professional Directory Application Step 1 of 5 20% Contact Information The Contact Information below will not be displayed on the directory and for the use of IDA only. IDA Membership #(Required)To be included in the directory, Individual professionals must have an IDA professional membership. Clinics, centres & schools must have a school, institutional or corporate
- [Mailing List Subscription](https://www.idaontario.com/mailing-list-subscription/) - Mailing list subscription Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) It is preferred that you use a personal email as our newsletters may be blocked by school boards or other organizations. Enter Email Confirm Email Profession(Required)Please selectAcademic TherapistAdvocateEarly Childhood EducatorEducational AssistantLiteracy CoachParentPhysicianPrivate Educational ConsultantPrivate Reading SpecialistPsychologistPsychotherapistResource TeacherSchool Administrator (E.G. Principal)School Board AdministratorSpecial EducationSpeech-Language PathologistStudentTeacher – JuniorTeacher – IntermediateTeacher
- [BDSI Learning Community - Winter Institute 2024](https://www.idaontario.com/bdsi-learning-community-winter-institute-2024/) - Participants will practice, discuss, and explore strategies for the five-course modules: basic and advanced phonics, spelling, multisyllabic reading and spelling, and morphology. This content supports the word recognition strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Dates: Wednesday, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, March 20, April 3, 2024 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Main Contact Name(Required) First
- [Diagnosing Dyslexia](https://www.idaontario.com/diagnosing-dyslexia/) - Diagnosing Dyslexia The Ontario Human Right Commission recommended that “school boards should never require a psychoeducational assessment as a precondition for receiving an evidence-based reading intervention.” However, some parents may wish to pursue a formal psycho-educational assessment for their child. Who provides a psycho-educational assessment? This can be done with a psychologist in your child’s
- [Library Mini Grant Follow-up 2023](https://www.idaontario.com/library-mini-grant-follow-up-2023/) - Library Name(Required) Contact Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Website(Required) Phone(Required)Receipts Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, jpge, gif, png, pdf, tiff, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10. Please upload receipts or other documentation to show the $500 grant funds have been used to purchase approved dyslexia related resources.What is the
- [Basics of Decoding Course: Candidate Free Access Application](https://www.idaontario.com/basics-of-decoding-course-student-candidate-free-access-application/) - Contact Details Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email I am :(Required)Please selectA StudentEducator in a First Nation schoolPlease provide the name of the school you work for(Required) First Nation Educator(Required) I attest that I am an educator in a First Nation school Student Verification(Required) I attest that I am a teacher candidate currently
- [Professional Directory - Contact](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory-contact/) - Professional Directory Application Step 1 of 5 20% Contact Information The Contact Information below will not be displayed on the directory and for the use of IDA only. IDA Membership #(Required)To be included in the directory, Individual professionals must have an IDA professional membership. Clinics, centres & schools must have a school, institutional or corporate
- [Professional Directory - Individual Professionals](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory-individual-professionals/) - Professional Directory – Individual Professionals
- [Professional Directory - Schools](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory-schools/) - Professional Directory – Schools
- [Professional Directory - Centres/Clinics](https://www.idaontario.com/professional-directory-centres-clinics/) - Professional Directory – Centres/Clinics
- [Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction Fall Institute Application](https://www.idaontario.com/basics-of-decoding-and-spelling-instruction-fall-institute-form/) - Basics of Decoding Spelling Instruction Fall Institute 2023 In the Fall Institute, participants will have the addition of live Learning Communities to practice, discuss, and explore strategies for the five course modules: basic and advanced phonics, spelling, multisyllabic reading and spelling, and morphology. This content supports the word recognition strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Dates:
- [Resources ](https://www.idaontario.com/resources/) - IDA Ontario’s structured literacy resources can be found on our new website, www.onlit.org. ONlit is a comprehensive hub for empowering educators to provide evidence-based systematic and explicit instruction aligned with the Language and Français Curricula in Ontario. Developed in collaboration between Dyslexia Canada and IDA Ontario, this website serves as a valuable resource to support
- [BDSI Coaching Manual Request](https://www.idaontario.com/bdsi-coaching-manual-request/) - Request for BDSI course Coaching Manual Request form for Coaching Manual for Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction Course. Link to folder with manual is provided in the notification email to the applicant. Name(Required) First Last Email address(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Have you successully completed IDA Ontario's Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction course?(Required)
- [Screening and Prevention ](https://www.idaontario.com/screening-and-prevention/) - Screening and Prevention Early screening involves assessing key reading-related skills, such as phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and decoding abilities, in young children. By conducting these assessments in kindergarten and early primary years, educators can identify students who may be at risk for reading difficulties or dyslexia. Screening and early structured literacy intervention play a vital
- [Structured Literacy ](https://www.idaontario.com/structured-literacy/) - Structured Literacy Structured Literacy is an evidence-based instructional approach that fosters strong reading and writing instruction for all students. It is comprehensive, addressing listening, speaking, reading and writing. Structured literacy is necessary for individuals with dyslexia, but it is beneficial for all learners. Structured literacy is characterized by what content is taught, as well as how content
- [IDA Ontario Reports](https://www.idaontario.com/ida-ontario-reports/) - IDA Ontario Reports Our recent reports highlight our advocacy work in the community. Lifting the Curtain on EQAO Scores Submission to OHRC’s Right to Read Inquiry Submission to the Town Hall on Accessibiity Statement on Supporting students with Dyslexia
- [Dyslexia: Fact or Fiction](https://www.idaontario.com/dyslexia-fact-or-fiction/) - Dyslexia : Fact or Fiction There are many misconceptions about dyslexia. Test your knowledge below to see how many you get right! Fact or Fiction 1 / 8 Dyslexia is a sign of low intelligence True False Dyslexia is NOT related to intelligence or lack of desire to learn Dyslexia is NOT related to intelligence
- [History ](https://www.idaontario.com/history/) - IDA History IDA Ontario History With a history dating back to the 1920s, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is the oldest organization devoted to studying and supporting dyslexia. Founded by June Orton in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and his pioneering research, IDA is unwavering in its research-driven approach, supporting individuals with dyslexia. IDA’s
- [Basic Information](https://www.idaontario.com/basic-information/) - Basic Information About Dyslexia Individuals with dyslexia often have difficulty with phonological processing, which refers to the ability to process sounds in spoken language. This can make it challenging to break down words into their component sounds and match them to letters or letter combinations when reading or spelling. As a result, people with dyslexia
- [Our Mission and Beliefs ](https://www.idaontario.com/our-mission-and-beliefs/) - Our Mission and Beliefs Our mission is to create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need. We believe individuals with dyslexia have the right to achieve their potential, that individual
- [Take Action ](https://www.idaontario.com/take-action/)
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- [Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction](https://www.idaontario.com/wpeducation/basics-of-decoding-and-spelling-instruction/) - Overview Fee Units Authors Testimonials Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction (BDSI) This on-demand course is a flexible way to learn more about effective instruction of decoding and spelling. Aligned with Strand B: Foundations of Language of the Ontario Language Curriculum, participants can move through the videos, activities, and quizzes at their own pace. It
- [Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction – Learning Communities](https://www.idaontario.com/wpeducation/basics-of-decoding-and-spelling/) - Overview Date/Time and Fees Units Coaches Testimonials The facilitated Learning Communities is a hybrid course with two main components: IDA Ontario’s existing on-demand Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction course (5 units) Live virtual meetings to review content and discuss implementation (5 meetings) In the live Learning Communities’ meetings, participants will practice, discuss, and explore
- [French BDSI](https://www.idaontario.com/wpeducation/french-bdsi/)
- [Training Courses](https://www.idaontario.com/wpeducation/french-basics-of-decoding-and-spelling-coming-soon/)

## Teachers

- [Sharon Korosi](https://www.idaontario.com/teachers/sharon-korosi/)
- [Melissa Monette-Smith](https://www.idaontario.com/teachers/melissa-monette-smith/)
- [Martha Kovack](https://www.idaontario.com/teachers/martha-kovack/)

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