Association for Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA) Conference 2020

The second ARWA Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and experience with regard to:

• Reviewing findings from recent and leading policy, practice and research on reading and writing;
• Discussing current issues, concerns and prospects concerning policy-making, practice, research and development, internationally and with particular reference to the Asian regions;
• Identifying research and development priorities in reading and writing from the perspective of different countries, institutions and education agencies; and
• Exploring possibilities for collaborative activities.

The two-day conference will feature the following activities:

• Keynote Sessions - a one-hour speech by invited speakers
• Paper Presentation - 10-minute oral highlight; 3-4 papers for a one-hour session
• Poster Presentation - requires the presence of author; poster size 900 x 1200 mm

Organizer: Association for Reading and Writing in Asia
Date: 27-28 Feb 2020
Venue: Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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BDA International Conference & EXPO 2021

The 12th British Dyslexia Association’s International Conference (IC) and EXPO is a leading conference on Dyslexia/Specific Learning difficulties across the age ranges, for the latest in research and practice, exciting developments and inspiration. The BDA are delighted to work with Professor Vince Connelly (Oxford Brookes University) as 2021 Conference Chair and the International Conference committee as we build a great event. 

Organizer: British Dyslexia Association
Date: TBC 2021
Venue: TBC
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UNITE SpLD Conference 2020

The UNITE SpLD Conference seeks to bring together parents, teachers and practitioners working with children with specific learning difficulties and special educational needs. This conference will be showcasing research that covers aspects of behavioural, literacy and social-emotional support, intervention and assessment for children with special learning needs. Come and listen to our SpLD experts share their research. The research will be presented short, engaging and entertaining sessions accompanied by poster presentations and the chance to talk directly with researchers who are making a difference in the Asian region.

IDA’s Annual International Conference

IDA’s Annual International Conference is the premier professional development conference dedicated to dyslexia. The conference brings in experts from all over the world to educate attendees on the latest research, remediation, and more. The Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference is held for both professionals and families and is attended by some 2,500 teachers, educators, and administrators, reading specialists, researchers, university faculty, psychologists, physicians, tutors, and parents.

The four-day conference includes:

• Four general sessions with keynote speakers
• Full- and half-day pre-conference symposia
• Over 100 sessions
• Exhibit Hall
• Networking opportunities
• Social events
• Visits to local schools
• And much more!

Organizer: International Dyslexia Association
Date: 12 - 15 November 2020
Venue: Denver Colorado, United States
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Parent and Educator Seminar

FOCUS and the Dyslexia Association (Hong Kong) are pleased to bring two internationally recognized experts together to share, educate and raise awareness of learning differences.
The seminar will be valuable to parents, educators and other professionals wanting to better understand how to support children with ADHD and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia.

Organiser: Dyslexia Association of Hong Kong
Date: 18 November 2017
Venue: Kowloon Junior School, Hong Kong

68th Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference

IDA’s Annual International Conference is the premier professional development conference dedicated to dyslexia. The conference brings in experts from all over the world to educate attendees on the latest research, remediation, and more.

Organiser:International Dyslexia Association
Date: November 8-11, 2017

Venue: Atlanta, GA, USA

Asia Pacific Dyslexia Festival 2017

Promotion and partnership for understanding and awareness of Dyslexia in Asia
Pacific region

• Cultural exchange between young dyslexics from Japan and Asia Pacific countries
• Educational situation in Asia Pacific region
• Teacher Training
• Workshop：Art, architecture etc...workshop with professionals – dyslexic
  pioneers
• Exhibition by dyslexic artists

2017 NATIONAL CONCLAVE On SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY (Dyslexia)

Spotlight on Screening for SLD Using Assistive Technology for Teaching & Learning

• Diagnostics
• Remediation
• Provisions for SLD in the new "Rights of Persons with Disability " Act

UNITE SpLD Conference 2017

The UnITE SpLD Conference seeks to bring together parents, teachers and practitioners working with children with specific learning difficulties and special educational needs. This conference will be showcasing research that covers aspects of behavioural, literacy and social-emotional support, intervention and assessment for children with special learning needs. Come and listen to our SpLD experts share their research. The research will be presented it short, engaging and entertaining sessions accompanied by poster presentations and the chance to talk directly with researchers who are making a difference in the Asian region.

Association for Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA) Conference 2018

The second ARWA Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and experience with regard to:

• Reviewing findings from recent and leading policy, practice and research on reading and writing;
• Discussing current issues, concerns and prospects concerning policy-making, practice, research and development, internationally and with particular reference to the Asian regions;
• Identifying research and development priorities in reading and writing from the perspective of different countries, institutions and education agencies; and
• Exploring possibilities for collaborative activities.

The two-day conference will feature the following activities:

• Keynote Sessions - a one-hour speech by invited speakers
• Paper Presentation - 10-minute oral highlight; 3-4 papers for a one-hour session
• Poster Presentation - requires the presence of author; poster size 900 x 1200 mm

Organiser: Association for Reading and Writing in Asia
Date: 23-23 Feb 2018
Venue: University of Tsukuba, Japan

BDA International Conference & EXPO 2018

The 11th British Dyslexia Association’s International Conference (IC) and EXPO is a leading conference on Dyslexia/Specific Learning difficulties across the age ranges, for the latest in research and practice, exciting developments and inspiration. The BDA are delighted to work with Professor Susan Gathercole (Cambridge University) as IC 2018 Chair and the International Conference committee as we build a great event. The conference theme of Evidence to Practice and Back Again will link research through to good practice and this Flagship event will present speakers, experts from across the world and professional practitioners. We will also be providing even more hands on practical opportunities within our live demo zone. There will be our largest ever EXPO exhibition space featuring useful exciting materials and technologies, utilising the fantastic facilities available at the Telford International Centre.

New! Parents and Carers' Day! - This event will take place on Saturday at the International Conference and is aimed at parents and carers of young people with dyslexia and those who have a general interest in finding out more about this learning difference.

Organiser: British Dyslexia Association
Date: 12th - 14th April 2018
Venue: Telford, United Kingdom

UNITE SpLD Conference 2018

The UnITE SpLD Conference seeks to bring together parents, teachers and practitioners working with children with specific learning difficulties and special educational needs. This conference will be showcasing research that covers aspects of behavioural, literacy and social-emotional support, intervention and assessment for children with special learning needs. Come and listen to our SpLD experts share their research. The research will be presented it short, engaging and entertaining sessions accompanied by poster presentations and the chance to talk directly with researchers who are making a difference in the Asian region.