The 2025 Illuminations Dyslexia Conference — scheduled for October 2–3, 2025, at the historic MSU Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi, is set to become a landmark event for educators, literacy specialists, and school leaders dedicated to advancing support for students with dyslexia. Presented under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Expanding Literacy for All Learners,” the conference focuses on addressing the unique needs of older students in grades 4–12 who often remain underserved in conversations about intervention.
Hosted by the Illuminations Center for Dyslexia, the event combines innovation, evidence-based practice, and practical application, creating a space where research directly informs classroom strategy. With presentations from leading voices in neuroscience, education, child development, and assistive technology, the two-day gathering is designed to equip attendees with tools that can be implemented immediately.
What Makes the Illuminations Dyslexia Conference Stand Out
Unlike traditional academic conferences that concentrate heavily on early intervention, Breaking Barriers places its attention on older learners — middle and high school students who still face persistent challenges with reading, writing, and comprehension. The event is hands-on, offering practical strategies that educators can adapt for adolescents who may have plateaued with traditional support.
Keynotes and breakout sessions will highlight structured literacy for teens, multisensory approaches tailored for older students, and executive function techniques that foster independence and confidence. Training opportunities will provide educators with actionable methods to apply the science of reading in upper-grade classrooms. Attendees will also discover cutting-edge technology, including adaptive learning platforms and AI-driven tools, designed to help struggling readers make measurable progress well beyond elementary school.
The MSU Riley Center, with its blend of historic character and modern amenities, offers the perfect environment for this mission-driven gathering — an inspiring venue for advancing literacy at scale.
A Spotlight on Hope and Breakthrough: Dr. Rebecca Joins the Line-Up
Among the featured speakers is Dr. Rebecca, founder of Retrain the Dyslexic Brain and a leader in neuroscience-based approaches to literacy. With a professional journey that began in law and HR before turning toward healthcare advocacy and education, Dr. Rebecca has become known for her innovative neuroplasticity framework that equips families and educators with brain-training strategies proven to deliver results.
She will present on Friday, October 3rd, with two back-to-back sessions from 9:45–10:45 AM and 11:00 AM–12:00 PM in Room 2B. Her talks will unpack how targeted movement and memory-based exercises can reorganize neural pathways to improve phonological processing and literacy skills. Data from her work shows that students in her program have gained an average of 50 percentile points in reading growth within three to six months, offering hope for older learners who may have exhausted traditional tutoring methods.
Dr. Rebecca’s presence underscores the conference’s mission: breaking barriers is possible when science, compassion, and practical strategies converge.
Why This Event Matters Now More Than Ever
Dyslexia affects nearly one in five students and accounts for the majority of learning-related reading difficulties. Yet consistent, effective support for grades 4–12 remains limited, especially in rural and underfunded districts and among students from diverse backgrounds. The Illuminations Dyslexia Conference aims to fill this gap by equipping educators and specialists with approaches that not only acknowledge these challenges but actively overcome them.
For teachers and reading specialists, the event provides access to methodologies rooted in neuroscience and proven classroom strategies that help older students succeed. For school leaders, it offers a chance to explore scalable models that can be adopted across districts. The 2025 conference shifts the conversation from what students lack to what is possible, creating momentum around empowerment, growth, and measurable progress.
Registration & Participation Details
Registration for the Illuminations Dyslexia Conference 2025 is now open at the official event website. Early registration is encouraged, as sessions from featured speakers such as Dr. Rebecca are expected to fill quickly. Attendees traveling to Meridian are advised to secure hotel accommodations before the September 1st deadline to take advantage of designated room blocks.
Promotional materials, including official conference graphics and “I’m Speaking” and “I’m Attending” banners, are available to help participants share the event with their networks and expand its reach.
For updated details, ticketing information, and the latest schedule announcements, visit:
https://illuminationsdyslexia.com/2025-dyslexia-conference
This article is published on Childcare Partnerships