Events for August 20, 2025 - September 20, 2023

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #1: Dyslexia’s Impact on Literacy and Well-Being with Guest Dr. Tim Odegard

In this first of the four 2025 Spotlight on Structured Literacy webinars hosted by IDA Georgia and The Reading League Georgia, Dr. Tim Odegard will discuss dyslexia’s impact on literacy and well-being. Beyond its impact on reading and writing, dyslexia’s primary characteristics significantly affect mental health and overall well-being. These modern realities challenge us to consider how we define, approach, and address dyslexia. This webinar explores the implications of word-level difficulties characteristic of dyslexia on mental health. It also examines research that has aimed to address the mental health challenges prevalent among individuals with dyslexia. Tim Odegard is a Professor [...]

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #2: Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia with Dr. Hugh Catts.

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #2: Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia with Dr. Hugh Catts. February 19, 2025 7pm – 8pm ET Register here*: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfprtXlHhiPeo8QDko9KAa-OdGbttVYS0hLN8V1q8ONPKOIhQ/viewform *Register by February 18th at 11:59 pm ET to receive the link to attend the live webinar. More information: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/event/feb19-2025-catts/. The Spotlight on Structured Literacy series is now an annual offering by IDA-GA and TRL-GA. There is no cost to attend. Attendees can opt to receive a Certificate of Attendance documenting clock hours after completing a Knowledge Check/Survey. Each webinar is 1 hour, from 7:00-8:00 pm ET (Presentation and Q&A). International Dyslexia Association Georgia: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/ The Reading [...]

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #3: Structured Literacy for ALL Students with Dr. Kristin Sayeski

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #3: Structured Literacy for ALL Students with Dr. Kristin Sayeski March 19, 2025 7pm – 8pm ET Register here*: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-b2uEXwzyX5_t6fRffU2RfPtDX6e1WdKIgsQlYbfPyB65aQ/viewform *Register by March 18th at 11:59 pm ET to receive the link to attend the live webinar. More information: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/event/march19-2025-sayeski/ The Spotlight on Structured Literacy series is now an annual offering by IDA-GA and TRL-GA. There is no cost to attend. Attendees can opt to receive a Certificate of Attendance documenting clock hours after completing a Knowledge Check/Survey. Each webinar is 1 hour, from 7:00-8:00 pm ET (Presentation and Q&A). International Dyslexia Association Georgia: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/ [...]

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #4: Beyond the Label: Unpacking Language and Learning Challenges in Students with ADHD with Tatyana Elleseff, MA, CCC-SLP

IDA-GA and TRL-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, #4: Beyond the Label: Unpacking Language and Learning Challenges in Students with ADHD with Guest Tatyana Elleseff, MA, CCC-SLP April 16, 2025 7pm – 8pm ET More information here: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/event/april16-2025-elleseff/ Register here*: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjMSj3BZHymQiWTEPyZYuUuSj50OrVqll6mgy2nb5plhkZ6A/viewform *Register by April 15th at 11:59 pm EST to receive the link to attend the live webinar. The Spotlight on Structured Literacy series is now an annual offering by IDA-GA and TRL-GA. There is no cost to attend. Attendees can opt to receive a Certificate of Attendance documenting clock hours after completing a Knowledge Check/Survey. Each webinar is 1 hour, from 7:00-8:00 [...]

Coffee Talk: MTSS in Georgia

TRL GA is excited to host a Georgia MTSS focused virtual book study wrap-up on August 16th at 10am ET. Join TRL board members in a coffee talk conversation about Georgia’s current MTSS practices and how they can be improved with all our new knowledge from this fabulous book! We are excited to hear from you about how MTSS is working to improve literacy outcomes in your school and district. Join us! Register here.

An IDA-GA/TRL-GA Bonus Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar

Dr. Tortorelli will discuss common myths about how to apply the Science of Reading in elementary classrooms and highlight evidence-based instructional supports for these students to develop foundational recognition skills. She will highlight evidence-based practices in word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, and text comprehension and the importance of text access for building young readers’ skill and love of literacy! Register here.

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