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Saturday, April 11, 2026: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
NEW The Literacy Lounge – Reception & Book Signing: 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Join us on Saturday evening for light refreshments with fellow educators, exhibitors, and presenters and the chance to meet your favourite authors during exclusive book signings.
Sunday, April 12, 2026: 8:00 am – 3:20 pm
*Subject to change
Groups of 5 or more can apply for a group discount of 20%. Groups preferring to pay by EFT or wire transfer, please contact use the Group Registration Form or contact us at conference{@}idaontario.com or by means of the contact form. Please note, tickets are only reserved after payment is complete.
All prices are tax exempt. All cancellations are subject to a $50 CAD cancellation fee; $25 CAD for students. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after March 6, 2026. All requests for refunds must be received by IDA Ontario in writing.
French sessions
Please note that this year, we made the decision to host the conference exclusively in English. While we have previously offered French sessions, we are a primarily volunteer-run organization, and this year we simply do not have the volunteer capacity to manage the additional logistics of offering sessions in both languages. Please note that many of the breakout sessions will be applicable to both English and French contexts, but we will not be able to offer sessions specific to French instruction. A full french conference will be taking place in Ottawa on April 18-19, 2026. Visit https://www.congressml.ca for more information.
We understand the critical importance of supporting structured literacy in Francophone and French Immersion contexts, and continue to offer French content through ONlit in collaboration with Dyslexia Canada, and our online asynchronous course Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe.
The Educator conference is two full days long. The registration fee includes access to all sessions, meals and events. One day attendance is not available.
All Cancellations are subject to a $50 CAD cancellation fee; $25 CAD for students. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after March 6, 2025. All requests for refunds must be received by IDA Ontario in writing.
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Session registration will be available once the app is live. Don’t worry! We will let you know as soon as the app is available to download.
The app will be available 2 – 4 weeks before the conference. Attendees attending the 2-day Educator conference (Saturday and Sunday) will be sent an email with their credentials to access the app and select preferred sessions.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks will be available on the Saturday and Sunday Educator Conference. If you require dietary restrictions or special meal, please select the options provided in the registration form.
Yes. Participants will need to complete a quiz as proof of attendance before being able to access a certificate. They will receive details on how to do this after the conference.
This is an in-person only event. For virtual professional learning, please consider signing up for our live events offered through ONlit.org.
If a speaker shares slide decks and handouts, these will be shared on the app after the conference. Please note that not all speakers consent to providing handouts or slides. The app will be available for 30 days after the conference.
Please note that this year, we made the decision to host the conference exclusively in English. While we have previously offered French sessions, we are a primarily volunteer-run organization, and this year we simply do not have the volunteer capacity to manage the additional logistics of offering sessions in both languages. Please note that many of the breakout sessions will be applicable to both English and French contexts, but we will not be able to offer sessions specific to French instruction. A full french conference will be taking place in Ottawa on April 18-19, 2026. Visit https://www.congressml.ca for more information.
We understand the critical importance of supporting structured literacy in Francophone and French Immersion contexts, and continue to offer French content through ONlit in collaboration with Dyslexia Canada, and our online asynchronous course Les fondements essentiels à l’enseignement de la lecture, de l’écriture et de l’orthographe.
