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Brilliantly Wired.

At the 26th Annual Region 4 Dyslexia Conference, we celebrate the brilliance of every learner. Discover how the science and strength of dyslexia inspire evidence-based practices, innovative tools, and lasting literacy success.

Attend in person or virtually from anywhere, including on-demand access to sessions after the conference. Connect with leading researchers, experienced practitioners, and peers dedicated to advancing dyslexia education.

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Michelle Reeves, State Dyslexia Coordinator at the Texas Education Agency, and Cherie Howell, Lead ESC Dyslexia Consultant, will share the latest statewide updates, guidance, and initiatives shaping dyslexia services across Texas.

🌟 Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) and Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) members earn 6 CEUs!

Call for Presenters

We invite educators, specialists, and experts to share their knowledge as a presenter at the 2025 Region 4 Dyslexia Conference. Sessions (45 minutes in length, including Q&A) will explore dyslexia from multiple perspectives, including research, intervention, assessment, accommodations, and legal guidelines.

  • Proposal Deadline: October 17, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: October 22, 2025
  • Presentation Materials Due: November 7, 2025

All presentations must align with state and federal guidelines, including IDEA, TEA, the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, Texas Administrative Code, and Texas Education Code. Common Core standards should not be referenced.

Conference FAQs

This conference goes beyond dyslexia educators—welcoming special education teachers, principals, coordinators, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSPs), instructional coaches, and district leaders.

Choose the format that works best for you. Join us in person for the full conference experience at the Region 4 McKinney Conference Center, or attend virtually from anywhere with live Zoom sessions. All attendees also receive on-demand access to recorded sessions after the event, so you can revisit content at your own pace. To keep everything in one place, we use the Whova event app, where you’ll find day-of updates, schedules, and all on-demand content.

The conference follows a dynamic schedule designed to keep you engaged and inspired. We’ll kick off the day with a morning keynote, followed by a wide selection of breakout sessions where you can choose the topics most relevant to your work. The day will close with an afternoon keynote to bring fresh insights and big-picture takeaways. As an in-person attendee, you’ll also have the chance to connect with vendors and exhibitors, back again this year to share the latest tools, resources, and solutions to support your work.

$150

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December 4 2025, Thursday

Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092

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