IDA Northern California

05/25/2025

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10nLB-YzE050AQ4mST5EnHoXK04RIJI__/view?usp=drive_link 1 1 The Reading League California TRL-CA & DDCA INFOGRAPHIC Next Steps for Universal Screening for Reading Risk https://drive.google.com/file/d/10nLB-YzE050AQ4mST5EnHoXK04RIJI__/view?usp=drive_link Deck updated ...

05/22/2025

🔍 Word Watch Wednesday: PHONEMES 🔍

What’s a phoneme? It’s the smallest unit of sound in spoken language—and it plays a huge role in reading success.

Dr. Louisa Moats reminds us in her book Speech to Print:

“We should focus on phonemes because one of the most robust findings of modern reading research is that proficient reading and spelling are strongly associated with the ability to identify, remember, separate, combine, and manipulate phonemes—and to do so rapidly without effort.”

💡 When students build strong phonemic awareness, they unlock the door to decoding, spelling, and reading fluently.
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Dyslexia Association

05/22/2025

This workshop will provide a brief overview of dyslexia and its treatment along with strategies teachers can use in the classroom.

05/22/2025

Implemented alongside a multi-tiered system of supports, Iowa’s continuous improvement process helps educators answer the questions “What are we going to do” and “How are we going to do it?” Read our blog post series on differentiating literacy instruction through skill-based grouping to learn more. https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2024/02/meeting-students-needs-iowas-continuous-improvement-framework-and-process

05/22/2025

Everybody knows that at TRL-CA, Teacher Appreciation lasts all of May. If you haven't joined yet, now is the time. Use the discount code TEACHERS2025 at checkout and get $5 off your paid membership! bit.ly/TRLCAmember

05/22/2025

IDA members!
There are ten more days left to receive a 30% discount on a two year membership. Please consider renewing your membership to receive this huge discount.

05/17/2025

Please consider joining IDA NorCal Branch

Spring Into Learning: Membership Join Instructions

- Click the Join Now link from the branch website.

- You will be directed to IDA's Sign In page.

- Select the Membership tab, then choose Individual Memberships from the dropdown menu.

- Select the individual membership of your choice.

- You will be directed to the Create an Account page. Please complete all required fields marked with a red
asterisk (*), then click Next.

- On the More Information page, select your Branch Affiliation and your relationship to dyslexia. Enter the coupon code SPRING15.

- Please note: Once the coupon code is entered here, you will not need to enter it again at checkout. When
you're finished, click Next.

- You will now be on the Purchase Membership page. Select Teacher Membership Dues - 2 Years to take
advantage of the discount. Once selected, scroll down and click Add to Cart, then click Finish.

- You will be redirected to the shopping cart to complete your transaction.

- After your transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation invoice via email.
You will also receive a
Welcome to IDA email with important information about your membership.

- If you do not receive this email, please contact us at membership@dyslexiaida.org for assistance

05/17/2025

05/17/2025

I’m thrilled to speak at the 9th Annual Conference of The Reading League this October in Chicago! Join me for my breakout session: Integrate, Don’t Isolate! Linguistic Bridges That Connect Sounds, Symbols, and Meaning in Early Literacy
The Reading League’s Annual Conference brings together education leaders and changemakers from around the world to learn from top literacy experts. Spend three days connecting with like-minded professionals, exploring evidence-aligned practices, and gaining proven strategies to drive real results.
Why Attend the 9th Annual Conference of The Reading League?
• Deeper Understanding: Gain insights into evidence-aligned reading instruction strategies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the science of reading and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Learn From Top Experts: 60 sessions led by renowned educators, researchers, and authors will cover best practices and proven approaches to teaching reading, ensuring that I learn from the best in the field. This year’s keynote speakers are Hilderbrand Pelzer III and David Share.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals from around the globe and foster collaboration, idea-sharing, and ongoing support.
• Contribute to School Improvement: Bring back the latest research-based strategies to your school or workplace and make meaningful contributions to literacy initiatives.
If you have not registered yet, the following link will take you to the conference registration page. The Reading League Conference has sold out every year! Don’t wait! https://www.thereadingleague.org/conference/?utm_medium=adgrant&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Conference-2025&utm_term=education%20conference&utm_campaign=Journal&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3460516309&hsa_cam=21288957810&hsa_grp=161962841506&hsa_ad=723103789125&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-14693786&hsa_kw=education%20conference&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21288957810&gbraid=0AAAAACTC_G46GmocruGxfIuCQhCbWRKdK&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7ywxV-CZB_4G_7S6SW4_inm5ZQV6f3Zq2Rou3PhegL8H4a-cIUEIOwxoCr1AQAvD_BwE

05/17/2025

Learn how readers embed words into their long-term memories and the decoding and spelling instructions to facilitate this process.

05/17/2025

Join today! Membership comes with benefits and discounts! By being a member of IDA, you will be equipped with the latest information to best position you to advocate for your child or yourself, teach students with reading difficulties, and support the people in your life with dyslexia. Your membership includes exclusive access to our extraordinary community of researchers, teachers, professionals, and parents, and will support the Structured Literacy teacher preparation and training which will help thousands of children in the years to come. Visit https://ow.ly/yAFX50VTou5 to start your membership.