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President’s Letter_Winter 2026

Happy March! We began the year with a wonderful turnout at our Annual Member Meeting, held January 31 at the Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto. It was energizing to gather with educators, families, and community partners committed to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. We are deeply grateful to Children’s Health […]


Annual Honorees_2024

Honored for Outstanding Community Service As is customary at the annual meeting, IDA NorCal honored two individuals for their extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of those with dyslexia. Attorney Deborah Jacobson, founder of Jacobson Education Law and co-founder and executive legal director of California Education Justice Alliance,  was recognized […]


President’s Letter_2024 Winter

I am humbled and excited to begin my term as President of IDA NorCal.  We started the year by celebrating our 45th anniversary at our annual meeting in late January.  Members and guests enjoyed a festive brunch at  Northbridge Academy in Mill Valley.  It was impressive to hear about the […]


Experience Dyslexia® (If You Haven’t Already!)

IDA Nor Cal continues to offer its popular six-station 90-minute simulation to requesting groups in the SF Bay Area. Simulation materials are also available as a kit for purchase, allowing organizations to offer the program on their own. This high-energy group activity continues to be a valuable introduction to the […]