Language & Learning 2026

Join us for IDALA’S Annual Conference on Saturday, March 7 at UCLA.

This event brings together researchers, educators, clinicians, and advocates working in the fields of dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore the latest advancements in the field.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Tiffany P. Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP

Language Comprehension: The (Often) Missing Key to Improving Reading Outcome

This presentation reviews the language foundations of reading comprehension through a developmental lens. It explores key subgroups of struggling readers—including dyslexia and developmental language disorder—with an emphasis on early identification and intervention, situated within current legislation and advocacy efforts. Participants will leave with fresh insights into evidence-based practice and practical strategies for improving childhood reading outcomes.