Dyslexia Events
Dyslexia World Watch — All Upcoming Events
Conferences, branch meetings, workshops and webinars on dyslexia and literacy, gathered from dyslexia associations and literacy organizations around the world. If you are a parent, a teacher, or anyone supporting a struggling reader, this is a good page to check back on — new events are added as they are announced, and past events drop off the list. Follow the link on any event to the organizer's own page for registration and the latest information.
October 2026
Be Dyslexia Aware Webinar
A SPELD NSW dyslexia-awareness webinar screened at Port Macquarie Library for Dyslexia Awareness Month, covering what dyslexia is and how it affects reading and spelling.
Dyslexia Conference: Dyslexia in the Schools — When Dyslexia, ADHD & Anxiety Coexist
One-day conference at Boston University (with online attendance options) on how dyslexia overlaps with ADHD and anxiety in school-age children, and what schools and families can do about it.
Idaho's Literacy, Language and Dyslexia Summit
Full-day state summit at Boise State University on the links between oral language, dyslexia and developmental language disorder, with reading researchers Dr. Hugh Catts and Dr. Tiffany Hogan among the speakers.
DDMN Webinar: What to Do If You and the School Don't Agree
Parent-focused webinar on options and next steps when families and schools disagree about a child's reading support or special education services.
DDMN Webinar: Preparing for an IEP or 504 Meeting
Practical guidance for parents on preparing for IEP and 504 plan meetings, part of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota's October webinar series.
2026 IDA-TN Parent Mini-Conference
Free one-on-one mini-conferences (by sign-up) where Tennessee parents can put their questions about a child's reading progress to literacy experts over Zoom.
DDMN Webinar: SMART Goals and Accommodations
Webinar for parents on setting measurable IEP goals and choosing accommodations that actually help a student with dyslexia.
Wilson Dyslexia Webinar: Seeing the Whole Picture — Using Data to Identify Dyslexia Risk
Session in Wilson's national Dyslexia Webinar Series on using assessment data to spot students at risk for dyslexia early.
Dyslexia Workshop with Jess Manton Specialist Education Services
Morning workshop at Port Macquarie Library with a specialist education service on understanding and supporting dyslexia.
Neurodiversity Conference 2026
One-day conference at St Mary's University covering dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD in education and the workplace.
2026 IDA-TN Parent Mini-Conferences
Second October date for IDA Tennessee's free one-on-one parent mini-conferences with literacy experts, held over Zoom.
Unlocking the Code: From Dyslexia Awareness to Language Mastery
Full-day live online workshop in morning, afternoon or full-day format, covering understanding dyslexia, structured literacy and the mechanics of language.
When the Science of Reading Meets the Science of Motivation
Half-day branch symposium for educators and parents on combining structured literacy with motivation science so struggling readers stay engaged.
Dyslexia Family Fun & Connection: Play. Learn. Belong.
Family gathering hosted at Groves Learning Organization for children with dyslexia and their parents to meet, play and connect with other families.
DDMN Webinar: Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers
Webinar on assistive technology tools — text-to-speech, audiobooks and more — that help struggling readers access grade-level content.
Online Peer Support Group — Families
BDA's online peer support group for families of dyslexic children, a chance to share experiences and practical tips with other parents.
Open Membership Meeting: Connecting the Dots — DLD, Dyslexia, and the Power of Structured Literacy
IDA Georgia's open membership meeting on how developmental language disorder and dyslexia overlap, and how structured literacy addresses both.
Wilson Dyslexia Webinar: What Does Effective Spanish Literacy Intervention Look Like?
Session in Wilson's national Dyslexia Webinar Series on effective literacy intervention for Spanish-speaking students.
DDMN Webinar: 504 Plans
Parent webinar explaining Section 504 plans — who qualifies, what accommodations they can include, and how they differ from IEPs.
November 2026
CASL Conference 2026: Books, Bytes & Balance
Connecticut's school library and literacy conference at the Mystic Marriott, on books, educational technology and balanced literacy programming in schools.
Dynamics of Dyslexia 2026 Fall Conference
Everyone Reading Illinois' annual two-day fall conference on dyslexia and reading difficulty, held at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville.
Bridges: Connecting Language & Literacy Conference
Two-day regional literacy conference in Bakersfield on connecting oral language development with reading and writing instruction.
Literacy Association of Ireland Annual Conference: Many Languages, Many Literacies
Ireland's national literacy conference at Mary Immaculate College, themed on leading language and literacy forward across many languages and literacies.
Dyslexia Unveiled: A Dyslexia Simulation Workshop
Day-long immersive workshop for teachers and school leaders using the 'Dyslexia for a Day' simulation kit to experience the classroom challenges students with dyslexia face.
IDA 2026 Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference (DyslexiaCon26)
IDA's flagship annual conference — three days of keynotes, workshops and research sessions on dyslexia and structured literacy at the Hyatt Rio Las Vegas, with session recordings available on demand afterwards.
26th Annual Literacy Lit Education Explosion Conference: Innovation in Literacy & AI
National literacy conference in Houston focused this year on innovation in literacy and artificial intelligence in reading instruction.
Supporting Adults with Dyslexia (Literacy Opens Doors webinar)
Free webinar in NALA's Literacy Opens Doors series, presented with Dyslexia Ireland, on supporting adults with dyslexia in learning and at work.
Dyslexia Course for FE and HE Educators
Half-day live online course for further- and higher-education staff on how dyslexia affects students and on practical, inclusive support strategies.
Dyslexia in Education: Understanding Hidden Difficulties — Secondary Schools
Afternoon online BDA training session for secondary-school educators (Kent and East Sussex intake) on spotting and supporting hidden dyslexia difficulties.
Blueprint for Structured Literacy Cohort: Session 2 — Inclusivity and Excellence
Second session of IDA Arizona's nine-session Blueprint for Structured Literacy cohort, on inclusivity and excellence in structured literacy for all students. Free, for registered cohort participants.
Online Peer Support Group — Adults
BDA's online peer support group for dyslexic adults, sharing experiences and strategies for work and everyday life.
December 2026
Literacy Research Association 76th Annual Conference
The Literacy Research Association's international annual conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, presenting current research on literacy learning, teaching and policy.
Region 4 Dyslexia Conference
Annual regional dyslexia conference from Texas' Region 4 Education Service Center, held at the McKinney Conference Center in Houston with virtual attendance available.
Celebrating Neurodiversity: 4th Annual Art Showcase
Evening art showcase at Link Lee Mansion celebrating neurodivergent artists, held in support of the Houston Branch of IDA.
Fundamentals of Dyscalculia
BDA online training day introducing dyscalculia — why some children struggle with maths, and how it differs from general maths learning difficulties. Note: topic is dyscalculia rather than dyslexia.
This list is refreshed regularly. If your organization runs an event we should know about, contact us and we will take a look.
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