2026 Wilson Dyslexia Conference:
From Insight to Impact

February 26, 2026 | Virtual Event

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VIRTUAL conference

2026 Wilson Dyslexia Conference: From Insight to Impact

February 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

A virtual professional learning experience that offers skilled dyslexia professionals an opportunity to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge and early career-educators effective strategies, foundational insights, and guidance to build confidence in supporting students with dyslexia.

Share ideas, build connections, and collaborate, all while earning professional development hours including Wilson Professional Learning Credits for Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.P.D.) and Wilson Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credential renewal.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

Don’t miss these literacy experts.

Reid Lyon
G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D.

The Science of Dyslexia

Unlock the science of dyslexia and transform instruction for struggling readers. Key session takeaways include:  

  • A clear understanding of dyslexia’s developmental and neurobiological origins
  • Knowledge of the assessment and instructional conditions necessary to increase reading proficiency
  • A shared knowledge and common language for dyslexia specialists, classroom teachers, education leaders, and policy makers to collaborate
  • A detailed implementation plan for scientifically based reading instruction in multiple settings
Nancy Mather
Nancy Mather, Ph.D.

What Should Be Included in a Comprehensive Assessment of Dyslexia

What should a true dyslexia assessment look like? In this session, we’ll explore:

  • The abilities and skills that should be included in a comprehensive evaluation for dyslexia, including reading and spelling skills, specific linguistic risk factors, cognitive abilities, and rating scale information
  • How these components were operationalized in the newly developed Tests of Dyslexia (TOD, 2024)
Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, CDT, CALT-QI

Structured Literacy for Multilingual Learners: What Every Educator Should Know

How can Structured Literacy best support multilingual learners? Participants in this session will:

  • Explore evidence-based practices that support the language and literacy development of MLLs
  • Engage in a modeled demonstration of effective literacy instructions that leverages students’ heritage language
  • Learn how to incorporate cross-linguistic features into daily instruction

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Additional Presentations

Scheduled through the day, these brief presentations will offer first-hand reflections on the impact of dyslexia from the perspective of students, parents, teachers, or school leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the lived experience of dyslexia and its implications for effective, evidence-based instruction and systemic support. 

Turn knowledge into practice. This applied workshop gives educators the chance to actively engage with evidence-based strategies for dyslexia, building confidence and skills to support struggling readers. 

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