Florida

IDA Florida

"The International Dyslexia Association Mission Statement To create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need. The International Dyslexia Association is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission. We believe that all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, that individual learning abilities can be strengthened and that social, educational and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed. The IDA actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for dyslexics. We support and encourage interdisciplinary research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research based knowledge."

Florida Center for Reading Research

"The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) is an interdisciplinary research center at Florida State University (FSU) that investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Through rigorous and robust research, innovation, and engagement, FCRR advances the science of reading to improve learning and achievement from birth through adulthood."

Tampa Day School Blog

At TDS, we believe the single best way parents can serve their child is to find a specialized learning environment that is supportive and challenging, especially throughout the foundational years. Additionally, there are a number of other resources parents can utilize to support their students’ learning. Here are our top eight.