Joanna Rowe, an educational consultant, is leading the charge with the Read and Talk Professional Learning Community within Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the school board of Nunavik, Quebec. Nestled in the northern part of the province, Nunavik is a remote and expansive region home to approximately 13,000 people, primarily consisting of Inuit.  Rowe draws inspiration from a former classmate at Cambridge University who, despite severe dyslexia, achieved first-class honors in History—a subject demanding extensive reading and writing—with proper support. “It showed me that if someone affected by ..read more

In the realm of education, few pursuits are as noble and impactful as striving for equity. Melanie Baerg, a school psychologist, BC certified teacher, and instructor at both the University of Northern BC and Vancouver Island University, embodies this ethos wholeheartedly. Throughout her career, she has championed the cause of equitable education and effective instruction for all learners, particularly those grappling with dyslexia. Baerg's journey into teaching was guided by a profound intention: to unravel the complexities of reading difficulties and provide effective support to struggling s ..read more

Dr. Linda Siegel, recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, has dedicated decades to researching and advocating for children with learning challenges. Linda Siegel is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. The tragic loss of a teen she worked with early in her career, who struggled with learning disabilities, inspired her life's mission. Dr. Siegel has emerged as a prominent figure in addressing dyslexia and other learning disabilities, with a vast body of research and over 200 pu ..read more

Toronto, ON (April 23, 2024) – Dyslexia Canada, a national charity ensuring that every child in Canada with dyslexia receives a fair and equitable education, announces the winners of the Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Awards. For the first time, the awards recognize exceptional leaders who make a difference in the lives of children with dyslexia, including educators, principals, administrators, librarians, psychologists, speech pathologists and other professionals.   According to Dyslexia Canada, 750,000 school-aged children and approximately 5 million adults in Canada have dyslex ..read more

TORONTO, Ontario - April 17, 2024 – Dyslexia Canada today announced that Stuart Bruce has been appointed Chair of the Board by the organization’s Board of Directors. Stuart Bruce succeeds Keith Gray, who founded Dyslexia Canada and has provided exemplary service to the organization since its inception. “I am honoured to have Stuart Bruce succeed me as Dyslexia Canada’s Chair” said Keith Gray, “His ongoing dedication to our mission and ability to lead with purpose will be vital as we continue to break down barriers for Canadians living with dyslexia."   Stuart Bruce’s strategic oversight ..read more

   [Vancouver, BC - April 16, 2024] - Dyslexia Canada, a national charity dedicated to advocating for children with dyslexia, commends British Columbia for its recent announcement of early universal reading screening. This milestone represents a significant step forward in ensuring every child in British Columbia receives the support they need to thrive. "One of Dyslexia Canada’s key goals is to ensure that every child in Canada is screened in kindergarten," said Alicia Smith, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada. "Early screening is the first step in ensuring that the approximatel ..read more

Award Information Do you know an outstanding educator, administrator, or a program/initiative making a remarkable difference in supporting dyslexic students in a Canadian school? Nominate them for the Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Awards. The Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Awards celebrate exceptional dedication within school communities in supporting students with dyslexia. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of various individuals, including educators, principals, administrators, librarians, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and others. These ..read more

September 22, 2023 — Dyslexia Canada commends the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for its seminal report, "Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities." This report represents a significant victory for students with dyslexia and a step toward addressing systemic discrimination within the Saskatchewan public education system. The Commission concluded that "with science-based approaches to reading instruction, early screening, and intervention, it is estimated that Saskatchewan could expect to see only about 5% of students still below grade level expectations on word-r ..read more

ONlit Launches, Building the foundation for lifelong literacy Dyslexia Canada and IDA Ontario are proud to announce the official launch of ONlit, a comprehensive hub designed to empower educators in providing evidence-based systematic and explicit instruction aligned with the new Language and Français Curricula  in Ontario. Funding for the production of this website was provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education. With the release of the new Language and Français Curricula this spring, Ontario educators will use systematic and explicit instruction to teach foundational language and li ..read more

Calling Ontario teachers, educators, and individuals passionate about structured literacy! Dyslexia Canada is excited to announce an opportunity for you to contribute to the activities surrounding the launch of the new Ontario language/français curricula. We are seeking dedicated and passionate educators and individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of students in our province. Join our team as Content Creators or Support and Outreach Specialists and contribute to the development and implementation of the new language and français curricula. Content creator  Respon ..read more