Dyslexia Canada is pleased to offer this support group to families in Manitoba, moderated by Tianna Voort and Carrie Wood. All are welcome. Activities and supervision will be provided for children attending. Register here 2026 session dates: September 19th, October 17th, November 21st 2027 session dates: February 2oth , April 10th, May 15th Location: Learning […]
Join The Literacy Collaborative (BC Edition) for our book study on Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser. This professional development guide helps educators translate universal screening data into actionable, evidence-based reading instruction. We will connect the content to BC’s K-4 Learning Progressions. Session schedule: Thursday, […]
The British Columbia Systems Change Collaborative is a brand-new professional learning network launching in fall 2026, created for district central teams leading and supporting literacy improvement across B.C. Building on the success of a similar collaborative in Ontario, this new network has been designed specifically for the B.C. context. At a time of change to […]
Join Dr. Una Malcolm for two talks at Kids Literacy Collective's netWORDing 2026, a day of professional learning for Alberta K-3 educators exploring the art and science of reading. In her breakout session, Sentence Combining for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers, Una will share practical ways to use sentence-level instruction to strengthen students’ language, reading, […]
Join Alicia Smith, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada, for an informative session on dyslexia and early reading development. Designed for parents and caregivers, this session will explore ways to support children's success at school. We will explore how children learn to read, what dyslexia is and is not, the role of early reading screening, and […]
Join Alicia Smith, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada, for an informative session on dyslexia and early reading development. Designed for parents and caregivers, this session will explore ways to support children's success at school. We will explore how children learn to read, what dyslexia is and is not, the role of early reading screening, and […]
Join us for an evening with Sir Nick Gibb to discuss educational reforms in England that have resulted in improved student outcomes. An expert panel discussion with Joanna Barbousas, John Mighton and Anita Archer will follow Sir Gibb's presentation. This event is proudly sponsored by the University of Winnipeg Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Dyslexia […]
Join Dr. Una Malcolm, Chief Academic Officer at Dyslexia Canada, at the Learning Assistance Teachers' Association of British Columbia (LATA BC) Conference for an engaging session on dyslexia. This presentation will unpack common myths and misconceptions, explain how dyslexia affects learning, and clarify what dyslexia is and is not. Participants will also explore practical, evidence-based […]
How much do we really know about dyslexia? Join us during National Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month and help replace misconceptions with understanding. Join Dyslexia Canada this October for an informative, evidence-informed workshop hosted by the Markham Public Library. Together, we’ll challenge common myths about dyslexia and replace them with a clearer understanding of […]
Join Dyslexia Canada at the PEITF Annual Convention in Charlottetown this November. Dr. Una Malcolm will present Understanding Dyslexia: What Every Educator Needs to Know, a practical session exploring the characteristics of dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence-based instruction and supports that help students thrive. Also, be sure to stop by the Dyslexia Canada booth […]
Join Alicia Smith and Una Malcolm at the Council for Exceptional Children Ontario Conference. Visit the Dyslexia Canada exhibit table to explore evidence-based resources and connect with our team. Alicia and Una will also present "Getting Tiered Reading Instruction Right: What to Do When Students Need More!", exploring how strong, evidence-based core reading instruction should […]
