IDA Northern California

04/20/2026

🎬 Film Screening + Panel Discussion: HOPEVILLE
Join us for a special community screening of Hopeville followed by a live panel discussion about dyslexia, literacy, and the power of early intervention.

📅 Saturday, April 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Notre Dame, Belmont

Hopeville is a powerful documentary that shines a light on the challenges faced by students with dyslexia and the transformative impact of proper support and evidence-based literacy instruction. After the film, stay for an engaging panel discussion with educators and experts who will explore solutions, share insights, and answer questions from the audience.

🎟 Register Today: www.bitly.com/IDAHopeville

• Admission is FREE
• Donations welcome to support ongoing dyslexia education and advocacy

This event is ideal for educators, parents, and community members who want to better understand dyslexia and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.

The panelists bring a combined perspective spanning school leadership, classroom expertise, and lived experience supporting students with dyslexia:

Doug Killin, Head of School, Compass High School, former Director of the Middle School, Charles Armstrong
Dorothy Glusker, Elementary Specialist, Woodside School District
Angie Kastner, Parent, Reading Specialist Public School, Private Practice

The film screening is generously sponsored by the International Dyslexia Association – Northern California.

Learn more about the film: https://www.hopeville.info/

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and community gathering!

04/09/2026

Change starts with informed educators and advocates like you.

🌱This spring, take the first step toward creating meaningful change for individuals with dyslexia.

Spring Forward with IDA to explore the change you can create through knowledge, community, and evidence-based practices

👉 Join IDA today:

https://bit.ly/norcal-memberships

Become a member between April 1-May 15 and use the SPRING15 discount code on the More Information page for 15% off your membership!

03/26/2026

03/10/2026

International Dyslexia Association - NorCal invites you to a screening of Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars on Saturday, April 25, at 10:00 am in Belmont, CA. Following the screening of the film, there will be a Panel Discussion with professionals and parents.

Please register here: www.bit.ly/IDAHopeville

See you there!

02/20/2026

NorCal Branch of International Dyslexia Association invites you to a screening of "Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars" followed by a panel discussion on April 25 at 10 am.

Register here:

https://bit.ly/IDAHopeville

01/31/2026

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has developed Structured Literacy kits to support general education teachers currently working in classrooms across the country.

Structured Literacy is a powerful, evidence-based approach to instruction, and while it includes multiple components, it does not require a specific curriculum. Instead, it provides a framework for effective teaching that supports all learners and applies across content areas.



These toolkits are designed to:

Clarify what Structured Literacy is
Break down its key components in a practical, approachable way
Help educators feel confident implementing Structured Literacy-aligned instruction


If you’re interested in learning more or receiving a free Structured Literacy Toolkit for your school or district, please complete the form below.



Express Your Interest in a Free Toolkit here:
https://forms.gle/ar7Gitm6yQKinnsu9



We look forward to supporting your educators and students.

If you are able to connect us to your school, allowing us to email you and/or your teachers about the kits, fill out the form below. Thank you for partnering with us in spreading Structured Literacy across classrooms, across the nation!

01/06/2026

NorCal IDA members,
Please come to our Annual Meeting at the Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto at 10:00 am. Register here: https://bit.ly/49o66mG

12/22/2025

IDA NorCal Members! Please mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting on January 26th at 10:00 am at the Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto. Please keep an eye out for the invitation in your email inbox. See you in January!

11/13/2025

International Dyslexia Association of Northern California will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Please Save the Date and we'll see you there! This year's Annual Meeting will take place in Palo Alto. More information to come!

09/04/2025

Last chance to register for this event. Registration closes this Sunday. Register here: www.bit.ly/45LipsP

08/04/2025

IDA NorCal invites you to a special screening of the documentary, Hopeville, followed by a panel discussion. To register: bit.ly/LipsP