Welcome
to HBIDA

The Houston Branch IDA is excited to welcome our amazing teachers, wonderful students, and dedicated parents back for another school year! We hope you’re ready for a year filled with exciting learning, new experiences, lasting friendships, and plenty of moments worth celebrating! Teachers, thank you for all you do and continuing to learn more about structured literacy and implementing best practices for all students. Students, bring your curiosity, your persistence, and gri

Ending another school year can be a time for reflection and celebration as we look back on student growth, challenges overcome, and meaningful memories created throughout the year. As I reflect and celebrate the close of this school year, I am also reminded of members of the Houston Branch of IDA who left a lasting impact on our community. Peggy Engman - A former HBIDA board member, was one of those remarkable individuals whose influence continues to be felt by so many. Last

On Friday, March 27, 2026, dyslexia therapists, language professionals, teachers, advocates, and more gathered virtually for the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association’s (HBIDA) Annual Spring Conference. Participants in the Houston area and beyond were energized from a powerful day of impactful sessions centered on supporting students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive function difficulties, ADHD, and more. Not only did conference attendees have the opport