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Decoding Dyslexia Iowa is parents, educators and professionals working together so every Iowa child with dyslexia is identified early and taught the way they learn.
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October 26–27, 2027 · FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny
Two days of practical structured-literacy training with Iowa and national presenters. Up to 12.5 CE contact hours, lunch both days, early-bird $175 through August 31.
See the agenda25 sessions · 20 presenters
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Updates & quick links
Research →- The Iowa Dyslexia Board has submitted its 2025 report. Find the 2024 report here.
- The Iowa Department of Education's dyslexia website gives facts about dyslexia and states that educators can and should talk about dyslexia with families.
- Learn about the Dyslexia Specialist teaching endorsement at the University of Iowa and Grand View University.
- Iowa Dyslexia Task Force Report: Executive Summary · Full Report · Iowa Dyslexia Handbook
Our mission
About us →Decoding Dyslexia Iowa is a grassroots movement driven by Iowa families and professionals concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within our schools. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and influence policymakers and educators on best practices to identify, remediate and support Iowa students with dyslexia.
Decoding Dyslexia Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. See our website disclaimer.
Why Decoding Dyslexia Iowa?
Run by families and educators, not a vendor. Free support groups statewide.
We helped pass Iowa's dyslexia legislation and sit on the state Dyslexia Board.
Our annual conference earns educators CE contact hours.
Books and structured-literacy kits from our lending library. Browse the catalog.
Get the latest on dyslexia in Iowa
Conference news, support group dates and legislative updates, a few times a year.