Letter from the President

The Northern California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association has presented many exceptional speakers, panels, workshops and seminars in the 35 years since our inception. Many of our recent programs have been made possible by the support and cooperation of Schwab Learning. We look forward to continuing this dynamic partnership and tradition of excellence. In the future, NCBIDA will be welcoming such luminaries as Ruth Serepca, Ph.D.; Eileen Marzola; and a panel of adults with dyslexia.

Currently, the Northern California Branch is undergoing some positive organizational changes in an effort to continue bringing you, our members, the most up-to-date information and programs tailored to your needs. Your branch works closely with the International Dyslexia Association office in Baltimore, MD, to carry out the mission of the association. The International Dyslexia Association is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with individuals with dyslexia and their families. We believe all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, that individual learning abilities can be strengthened, and that social, educational and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed.

IDA actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for individuals with dyslexia. We support and encourage interdisciplinary study and research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.

Heidi A. Renner, M.A.T.
President