Region 4 Dyslexia Conference

Name: Region 4 Dyslexia Conference
Start: 2025-12-04T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-04T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Region 4 McKinney Conference Center

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.

Flexible Format:

Attend in person or virtually from anywhere, including on-demand access to sessions after the conference.

Updates from TEA:

Michelle Reeves, State Dyslexia Coordinator with TEA, will share updates alongside Cherie Howell, Lead ESC Dyslexia Consultant with Region 10.

Meet the Keynote Speakers

Dr. Fumiko Hoeft

Dr. Hoeft, neuroscientist and Campus Dean at UConn Waterbury, is a global leader in dyslexia, resilience, and neurodiversity whose work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and CNN. In her keynote, “Brilliantly Resilient”, she shares practical, research-based ways educators can build student agency, belonging, and resilience to transform learning outcomes. Learn more.

Dr. Anson Koshy

Dr. Koshy, Houston native and board-certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, is Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and past president of the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. In his keynote, “Before I Forget, Just One More Thing About ADHD…”, he blends creativity, advocacy, and medical expertise with personal experiences with ADHD to support children and reduce mental health stigma. Learn more.

Session Highlights

Explore engaging sessions that blend evidence-based practices, collaboration, and innovation in dyslexia education.

Phoneme Focus Wall – The What, Why, and How

Discover how to effectively use a phoneme focus wall to build foundational reading skills.

The Power of Partnership

Learn how diagnosticians and dyslexia interventionists can collaborate to drive student success.

Supporting Families Post-Diagnosis

Guidance for helping parents navigate next steps after a dyslexia diagnosis.

Dyslexia 101

Gain a deeper understanding of dyslexia and how to advocate for systems-level change.

The Reading Brain

Explore the fascinating science behind how the brain learns to read.

Executive Function: Skills for Achieving With Learning Differences

Learn practical strategies to strengthen executive function in students with learning differences.

Spelling Is Your Superpower

Empower students with effective spelling strategies that connect decoding and encoding.

Metacognition Meets Dyslexia

Reflect on how teacher awareness and mindset can shape dyslexia intervention outcomes.

Game On! How to Get the Most Out of Your Dyslexia Sessions

Make dyslexia instruction fun and engaging with interactive learning games and tools.

Building Higher-Level Comprehension Skills for Reading and Writing

Explore strategies that help students deepen understanding and connect meaning across texts.

Shop Our Literacy Resources

Bring these proven classroom resources back to your school! These teacher favorites will be available at the conference and online for purchase to support reading and literacy success.