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We offer a variety of programs, including our Annual College Panel, Spring Conference, and Fall Symposium, all aimed at promoting literacy and providing valuable resources to our community. We invite you to explore our calendar and join us in our mission to empower those with dyslexia.

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Recap: A Morning of Insight and Impact at the Virtual Spring Dyslexia Conference

On Friday, March 27, 2026, dyslexia therapists, language professionals, teachers, advocates, and more gathered virtually for the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association’s (HBIDA) Annual Spring Conference. Participants in the Houston area and beyond were energized from a powerful day of impactful sessions centered on supporting students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive function difficulties, ADHD, and more. Not only did conference attendees have the opport

6 days ago3 min read

Language is Everything

The Houston Branch International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA) kicked off another exciting school year by hosting its annual Fall Symposium! Thanks to a wonderful partnership with the University of St. Thomas, the event took place in-person on campus on Saturday, September 20, 2025 bringing together a full day of learning, networking, and sharing resources. It was especially meaningful to see this organization welcomed by such a well-respected and academically rigorous institu

Nov 13, 20253 min read

Fact or Myth Cards Now Available

To continue with our Dylexia Awareness Month celebration, we introduce our Fact or Myth cards. You can use these cards at your next staff meeting or PTO meeting to see what you do and do not know, yet! Blank cards are provided for you to add more facts or myths. It will amaze you on how much you already know or what you can learn more about.

Oct 24, 20251 min read

Fact or Myth Cards

To continue with our Dyslexia Awareness Month celebration, we are pleased to introduce our Fact or Myth Cards. We encourage you to use...

Oct 3, 20251 min read

Small Bites...Big Conversations

Sip coffee and nibble on pastries while connecting with parents, educators, and advocates about dyslexia! Bring your questions and...

Sep 26, 20251 min read

2025 HBIDA Art Contest Opens August 1st!

The Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA) is proud to announce that the 2025 HBIDA Art Contest will be...

Jul 31, 20251 min read

Structured Literacy in Higher Education: The IDA Texas Collective Impact

On June 24, 2025, the University of Houston joined forces with the IDA Texas Collective Impact branches in Austin, Dallas, and Houston to...

Jun 24, 20251 min read

Take Part in the 2025 Art Contest!

In celebration of Dyslexia awareness, HBIDA invites students of all ages to participate in the 2025 Student Art Contest. This year’s...

May 12, 20251 min read

A Day of Inspiration and Learning: Reflections on the Spring HBIDA Online Conference

by Board Member and Conference Chair, Jenny Cantrell As the conference chair of the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia...

Apr 1, 20252 min read

Welcome from HBIDA President

The hardest part of starting a blog isn’t writing the first post–it’s deciding where to begin. I have officially been Houston Branch...

Feb 18, 20252 min read

Introducing the Newly Redesigned HBIDA Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the newly redesigned website for the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association...

Dec 5, 20241 min read