“Dynamics of Dyslexia”
2026 Fall Conference
November 4-5, 2026
Naperville, Illinois
Call for Proposals!
We are now accepting presentation proposals.
Everyone Reading Illinois' "Dynamics of Dyslexia" Fall Conference is a two-day conference featuring a variety of instructional presentations on literacy, dyslexia, and related educational fields.
Aligned with best practices, the Conference hosts two keynote speakers and includes engaging breakout sessions with local and national experts. The Conference offers 12–15 hours of professional development and is designed for teachers, educators, administrators, specialists, and parents.
For over four decades, the Conference has welcomed world-renowned speakers, including Barbara Wilson, Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Anita Archer, Dr. Hugh Catts, Dr. Mark Seidenberg, Joan Sedita, Sue Hegland, Natalie Wexler, Dr. Pete Bowers, Sarah Ward, Christopher Woodin, Marilyn Zecher, Dr. Karen Harris, Marcia Henry, Dr. Nadine Gaab, and Jan Hasbrouk.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 “It Takes a Village” Award!
Everyone Reading Illinois is accepting nominations for the 2026 It Takes a Village (ITAV) Award. The ITAV award honors Illinois public schools that demonstrate exemplary, research-based literacy instruction and strong support for students with foundational reading challenges, including dyslexia. The ITAV is presented at our annual Fall Conference, this year on November 4-5, 2026.
Consider nominating a school for the ITAV award if you are a parent, educator, administrator, or community member (self-nominations also welcome).
Nomination Deadline: May 9, 2026.
For more information and to nominate a school, please click below.
WE’RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE
Our 2026 Fall Conference Keynote Speakers
Dr. Carol Tolman
Co-Author of LETRS
Foundational Reading & Writing Skills
Dr. Hugh Catts
Florida Center for Reading Research
Reading Comprehension
The 2025 “It Takes a Village” Award
Congratulations to Heritage Middle School in Berwyn South School District 100 — this year’s winner of Everyone Reading Illinois’ “It Takes a Village” Award for outstanding advancement in literacy instruction!
