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JOIN US IN SPREADING AWARENESS THROUGH ROCK FOR DYSLEXIA 2024! THE CONTEST Help us send messages through art and words. Paint a rock. You can paint it with encouraging words and/or […]

ROCK FOR DYSLEXIA!

Coming to Portland! A self-advocacy workshop for students (grades 5-12) and their family members to think about the tools and supports they need for success. Students will follow the steps […]

Student Self-Advocacy Workshop!

IDA 2024 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE October 24, 2024 – October 26, 2024 Hyatt Regency Dallas – Dallas, TX www.dyslexiacon.org Connecting a global network of researchers, educators, families and […]

IDA 2024 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE

Judy Wright It is with great sadness that the International Dyslexia Association – Oregon Branch (ORBIDA) shares the news of the passing of our colleague, friend, and past president, Judy […]

Thank You Judy

The FIRST Oregon University with a program accredited by IDA! Pacific University is proud to offer the Dyslexia Certificate Program. This program provides teachers with the skills and knowledge to […]

Congratulations Professor Karren Timmermans & Pacific University!

Join Us – As a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), you’ll join forces with more than 13,000 others who want individuals with dyslexia to realize their fullest […]

Membership!

IDA National is Celebrating its 75th year! As the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) celebrates its 75th year, we remain steadfastly dedicated to tackling the defining and most consequential challenge […]

IDA National is Celebrating its 75th year!

Fact Sheets IDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school […]

FACT SHEETS!

IDA Oregon Student Empowerment Panel – Recommended Tech Sheet! IDA Oregon is here to provide free, educational resources to families, teachers, and more. For additional Dyslexia Tech Tips…visit our […]

Assistive Technology Tech Sheet

“Sandy and Mike were both in their fifties when they decided to give reading one last chance” Video – It’s Never Too Late. In 2018, Dr. Pamela Mears created a […]

It’s Never Too Late

Estándares de Conocimiento y Práctica para Maestros de Lectura Con comentarios para especialistas de dislexia Knowledge & Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (espanol) Propósito de estos Estándares La Asociación […]

Estándares de Conocimiento y Práctica para Maestros de Lectura Con ...

YOUR GUIDE TO DYSLEXIA – Introduction to Dyslexia Resources in Spanish and English The International Dyslexia Association Oregon Branch has curated a library of text-rich English and Spanish resources. These […]

YOUR GUIDE TO DYSLEXIA | SU GUÍA PARA ...

¿Qué es la dislexia? La dislexia es una discapacidad de aprendizaje específica de origen neurológico. Se caracteriza por dificultades con el reconocimiento de palabras preciso y / o fluido y […]

Sobre la dislexia (About Dyslexia)

Welcome to our Presentation & Training site The International Dyslexia Association-Oregon Branch is pleased to offer professional development and presentations throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Over the past six years, our […]

GET PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING

Orton Gillingham Teacher Manual – “Join the journey in support of reading” WHAT IS ORTON-GILLINGHAM? Orton-Gillingham is an approach, not a method. This means the O-G practitioner is flexible in […]

ORTON GILLINGHAM – TEACHER MANUAL

Continuing Education Are you interested in taking the next step in helping struggling readers? Do you want to learn how to improve your skills as a Teacher of Reading? Do you want […]

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Many elementary school teachers have limited resources related to dyslexia and other learning differences. Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know was developed to open the door for these […]

IDA DYSLEXIA IN THE CLASSROOM: WHAT EVERY TEACHER NEEDS TO ...

Transitioning from High School to College Help for Students with Dyslexia Are you a High School student with dyslexia thinking about going to college? Are you an adult thinking about attending […]

COLLEGE AHEAD!

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS There are many groups across Oregon & Washington focused on supporting individuals and families with dyslexia. IDA-Oregon Student Empowerment Group As a student in Oregon & SW […]

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS

STUDENTS

LOCAL STUDENT GROUP – JOIN US!

Oregon & Washington Legislation Oregon and Washington are introducing dyslexia legislation that will give more students access to support and ensure the right intervention is in place to help […]

LEGISLATION

Parent First Steps I think my child has dyslexia, what can I do? It can be overwhelming to know how to proceed when your child begins to struggle to learn […]

PARENT FIRST STEPS

What is Structured Literacy? Structured LiteracyTM instruction is the umbrella term used by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) to unify and encompass the many evidence-based programs and approaches that are […]

WHAT IS “STRUCTURED LITERACY”?

IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know In addition to offering valuable information about dyslexia and its characteristics, this handbook provides information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy […]

IDA DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK: WHAT EVERY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW

What does it mean to have a “Specific Learning Disability (SLD)” in public school? Many parents and guardians do not know exactly what this means. You are not alone! The […]

WHAT IS A “SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY (SLD)”?

Assistive Technology The term Assistive Technology (AT) refers to the services and devices that enable people with disabilities to help them achieve independence and enhance their quality of life. For people […]

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

IDA members include experts who offer a variety of services. These services include assessment, legal assistance, advocacy, speech-language therapy, academic language therapy, educational therapy, tutoring, and more. Please find directories […]

FIND LOCAL PROVIDERS

Our Recommended Resources Recommended Online Resources Recommended Books Request a Training or Presentation Dyslexia Digital Library Disclaimer: Please note Resource materials offered by IDA Oregon are for informational purposes only. These […]

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

The Definition Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding […]

ABOUT DYSLEXIA

The following self-assessment tools were developed to provide additional information specific to the following age groups. Preschool School-Age Children Adults Provided by International Dyslexia Association®

SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR DYSLEXIA

DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA? DOES MY CHILD HAVE DYSLEXIA? Dyslexia is very common and up to 20% of people have symptoms of dyslexia. Dyslexia is often referred to as […]

DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA?

What are Accommodations? Accommodations make it possible for students with dyslexia to demonstrate their learning without being hindered by their differences. The purpose of accommodations is to ensure equal access […]

WHAT ARE ACCOMMODATIONS?

IDA 2023 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE October 12, 2023 – October 14, 2023 @Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, OH www.dyslexiacon.org 2023 Scholarship Application for In-Person or On-Demand Experience For […]

IDA Annual International Conference

INTRODUCTION TO DYSLEXIA VIDEO

Professional Dyslexia Network – Join Us! Hosted by IDA-Oregon A live monthly chat space for adults living with dyslexia to connect, learn from each other, and share resources. For Individuals […]

PROFESSIONAL DYSLEXIA NETWORK – JOIN US!

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a generation […]

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So ...

ARTICLES BY ADULTS WITH DYSLEXIA… ➡ A Day in the Life of an Adult with Dyslexia ➡ Dyslexic Workspace ➡ SIRI is Mightier Than the […]

DYSLEXIA SHARE

TEACHlexia- A NEW monthly Educator Network A live Zoom monthly chat space for educators to connect, learn from each other, and share resources to help support an inclusive classroom. […]

Join TEACHlexia – a NEW Educator Network!

The Right to Read inquiry report highlights how learning to read is not a privilege but a basic and essential human right. The report includes 157 recommendations to the […]

Right To Read

Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading Difficulties

Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading Difficulties

Structured Literacy Works, But What Is It?

We are proud to reflect on a successful year and present to you the 2021 Annual Report for the International Dyslexia Association – Oregon Branch. Educate, Advocate and Inspire!