IDA Northern California

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!

10/16/2025

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

07/12/2025

Dyslexia Awareness Video! Check it out. This video is useful for all audiences… teachers, students, parents, administrators. Please take a moment to check it out.

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.