The definition of dyslexia is evolving—and the implications reach far beyond the classroom. In this edWebinar, dyslexia expert Donell Pons, M.Ed., M.A.T., joins Dr. Robert Rogers, pediatrician and President of The Reading League Texas, to explore what the 2025 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) definition means for policy, instruction, diagnosis, and student well-being.
Together, they unpack:
- The key changes from the 2002 to the proposed 2025 IDA definition
- How definitions influence identification, funding, and teacher training
- The growing recognition of emotional, psychological, and intergenerational impacts of dyslexia
- A physician’s perspective on the biological and environmental factors influencing literacy development
- Practical steps educators and families can take to align instruction and advocacy with the new understanding of dyslexia
Watch this recording and gain a clear view of what’s changing—and why it matters—along with actionable steps to support students through evidence-based, structured literacy instruction and informed advocacy.Â