Below, you will find a welcome message from our president Dr. Rebekah Dyer, information on becoming an IDA member, joining the Arizona IDA Board of Directors, IDA conference scholarships, Dyslexia Dash, donating to our Arizona Branch, and our Learning & Literacy Sponsors.
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Rebekah Dyer
President
International Dyslexia Association
Arizona Branch
I am honored and privileged to be the president of the AZ Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. As a board we will continue to strive forward in our efforts to increase awareness and education of what dyslexia is and how it impacts people. We plan to create a foundation for parents, teachers and schools with effective programs and strategies to support individuals with dyslexia. I look forward to working with our outstanding board members in these efforts.
Join Our Mission
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- My IDA Perks. Free access to My IDA Perks. A network of nationwide discounts.
- IDA Stores. Members receive a 15% discount on IDA’s books and merchandise.
- IDA Member Facebook Group. Expand your network and share information, ideas, and resources.
- Annual CEU Discounts. Professional and teacher members will receive one discounted on-demand conference recording per calendar year.
PLUS, Arizona Members can participate in additional opportunities specifically for our Arizona Branch:
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- Reimbursement Scholarships. Up to $300 in reimbursement scholarships for those interested in becoming educated in dyslexia. Apply here.
- Learning Ally. An opportunity for children with dyslexia to read independently, develop a love of learning, and reach their full potential. Register here.
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Call for Nominations 2021
The Nominating Committee of the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is soliciting nominations for the AZ IDA Board of Directors.
The AZ IDA Executive Board and Board of Directors are a committed and passionate group of volunteers who work together to plan and implement AZ IDA’s mission to serve the needs of families, educators, and professionals concerned with struggling readers. Our goal is to provide essential research-based information about assessment, diagnosis, resources, and appropriate educational intervention.
Nominees should be IDA members who are willing to engage in active deliberation, have leadership skills, and are committed to serving individuals affected by dyslexia, language and literacy challenges, and their families and communities that support them.
The new 3-year term for the Board of Directors begins January 1, 2022.
Open positions:
Board of Directors
6 vacancies: 3-year term
If you have passion, time, and energy to give, please consider nominating yourself or another qualified person for these positions. We are looking for a diverse and talented group of volunteers to help us accomplish our goals.
Please click on this link for a nomination form:
https://az.dyslexiaida.org/about-us/board-of-directors-application/
If you have any questions, email info@arizonaida.org
2021 IDA Conference Scholarships
IDA is offering scholarships for our 2021 Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. This year, scholarships are available for:
- Parents or individuals with dyslexia
- Public school teachers or other educational professionals who demonstrate need
There are full and partial scholarships available. Scholarship funds are limited and applications are being considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parent – Individual Form Educator Form
Candidates, please fill out the application, and send it to info@arizoniaida.org
Support AZ IDA
Thanks to support from generous partners like you, we are able to create programs and resources to support the 1 in 5 individuals with dyslexia and literacy challenges in Arizona.
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