Spring News 2026

All of the following information can be found at GA.dyslexiaida.org.

April and May Events

Register for the April 20 IDA Georgia Dyslexia 101 (in person). Meet IDA-GA Board Members Janet Street, Dr. Judy Wolman, Dr. Kim Day, and IDA-GA Coordinator Ann Marie Lewis.

RESCHEDULED! Join us May 20. If you have already registered, there is no need to register again. Learn more: Spotlight on Structured Literacy webinar with Dr. Maryanne Wolf. COAs. No cost learning opportunity brought to you by IDA-GA and TRL-GA.

Teacher Training, Resources, HARC Grants

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Learn about Structured Literacy, Teacher Training Courses, and IDA-GA Scholarships.


View the new fact sheet explaining the 2025 Structured Literacy Infomap.


Learn about the resources our IDA-GA Sponsors & Community Partners provide.


Learn about IDA-GA's New Grant Opportunity, HARC (Helping All Reading Communities) for nonprofits. Apply by September 1.

Membership, Definition, Nominations

15% Spring Discount through May 15 for New Members. Your membership supports our work. Georgia Members let us know how we can support YOU!


Learn more from our page dedicated to IDA's Updated Definition of Dyslexia.


Nominate individuals whose work deserves recoginition. Deadline September 1.

GA Legislation & Diagnostic Assessment Toolkits

NEW K-2 Toolkit! Ready-to-use diagnostic tools, video demonstrations, case studies. Take a deep dive on May 13.

HB 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, has passed the Georgia General Assembly and now awaits action by the Governor.

New Grades 3-8 Toolkit will be available any day now! Learn more on May 13 at 12 - 1:00 pm.

IDA-GA YouTube Channel

Hear from elementary school principals about implementing Structured Literacy.

Our Spotlilght recordings are on our IDA-GA YouTube Channel. Please like and follow. Watch now the 2026 Webinars with Elleman, Eberhardt, Haynes.

Hear from elementary classroom educators about implementing Structured Literacy.

Dyslexia and the Age of AI

Learn more from IDA's 2025 AI brief about AI, the learning brain, and Structured Literacy.

Did you know the challenges you face are shaping how you think? Learn about how Dyslexia Builds What the World Needs Most. Vist the Inspire page, and consider joining our Showcase at the Dash this year.


Josh Clark will explore the Age of AI and how innovative tools can both address challenges and amplify the unique strengths of individuals with dyslexia.

Structured Literacy, Camps, Conference

Join us for a deep dive into Structured Literacy with Dr. Mary Stowe. Registration Free. COAs available.


Learn about overnight and day camps offering Structured Literacy along with traditional summer camp activities.

Register now to receive an Early Bird rate. Members receive a discount. Choose the in- person or on-demand option.

The Peachtree Road Race and the Dyslexia Dash

Registration is open until April 21 for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, the largest 10K in the WORLD!! 🍑

The Dyslexia Dash is an Official Peachtree Qualifying Event. Use your 2025 results when you register for this year's Peachtree.

Registration is open for Dyslexia Dash 2026. Join us on October 17 (or virtually October 1-17). View the 5K and 1 mile courses here.


Able to volunteer? Sign up at Run Sign Up.

IDA-GA Teen Board

IDA-GA Teen Board Member Adrian B. is seeking volunteers - high school students with dyslexia - to be interviewed for a video project which will amplify the voices of teens with dyslexia. Please reach out if you know of someone willing to participate.

IDA-GA Teen Board Member Kenzie Leonard created this project after struggling to find information on how accommodations, testing, and accessible services differ in higher educational environments. Visit the College Q&A playlist in the IDA-GA YouTube Library.

IDA-GA Teen Board Member Ariana H. created this dyslexia awareness video, I am Not Dumb. I am Not Stupid. I am Dyslexic. It has been viewed 129,700 times to date. We are currently working on a voiceover version.

In this podcast episode, Finnegan G. interviews fellow IDA-GA Teen Board Member Phia C. Hear her thoughts on dyslexia, authoring a book, and making an impact.


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