Membership Benefits

Membership reasons – Top 10 Reasons to Join the So CA Tri-Counties Branch of  IDA

Join with Others to Make a Difference

Anyone interested in IDA and its mission can become a member — individuals with dyslexia and their families, educators, school administrators, researchers, physicians, psychologists, and policy makers, to name just a few examples. As a member of The International Dyslexia Association (IDA), you’ll join forces with more than 13,000 others who want individuals with dyslexia to realize their fullest potential. The voice of our members is heard among educators, professionals, and policy makers in the United States and abroad. By joining the IDA, you strengthen the voice of people with dyslexia and enhance their ability to benefit from early intervention and effective teaching methods.

Receive Updates about Dyslexia & Related Issues

Members automatically receive information from National IDA as well as from the IDA Southern California Tri-Counties Branch. Our publications provide the latest information about legal and legislative issues, medical and educational research, and technology. Information relates to a variety of learning issues. Member also receive special access on the national web site.

Specific Benefits:

• Perspectives: a quarterly periodical containing articles authored by professionals in the field, including a special section for parents
• Annals of Dyslexia: A twice-yearly peer-reviewed journal
• Discounts on most other IDA publications
• Affiliation with the IDA Southern California Tri-Counties Branch
• Access to a network of professionals
• Discounts on IDA conferences and workshops
• Listing in IDA’s Referral for Services Database (when applicable)
• Special notices of timely information (via email news)
• Contact with others in your area: When dealing with local school systems, tutors and other resources, it is invaluable to have access to individuals in your community who can help. IDA maintains a “referral for services” database, and has 42 branches serving the United States and Canada.
• Continue a tradition: IDA was established more than 50 years ago to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist who began to identify the biological basis of dyslexia and develop effective teaching approaches.
• Access to members-only website: With your membership number, you can access the Members Only section on the national website. There, you can download articles from Perspectives and Annals of Dyslexia, as well as post and research employment opportunities on the Job Board page.

Membership Fees

Optional – Special interest Groups

Optional special interest groups offer a suite of customized benefits within a community of like-minded professional interests. More information on membership form.

How to Become a Member

• Fill out this online Membership Form and submit it to IDA Headquarters via our secure link.

Membership in IDA covers one year from the month that dues are received. Each member receives up to four reminder notices.

How to Renew Membership

Current members may renew their membership online by filling out the Membership Form. Be sure to include the Member ID as it appears in the upper left hand corner of your renewal notice. Acknowledgement of payment will be sent approximately 14 days from submission of renewal application. A “Note” box is provided at the bottom of the form so you can let us know if any of your member information has changed. Please indicate which areas need to be updated so our database will have your most current information.

Thank you for becoming a member of IDA. We welcome you in our mission of Facilitating Literacy Success in Our Communities

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