Friday & Saturday, September 26th & 27th, 2025, at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs!

Registration is Now Closed – Make sure you received your confirmation email from events@idarmb.org and we’ll see you on Sept. 26th and 27th!

Our 2025 Keynote Speaker is Dr. Anita Archer!

Dr. Anita Archer is an educational consultant to state departments and school districts on explicit instruction and literacy. She has presented in all 50 states, all US territories, and many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and is the recipient of ten awards honoring her contributions to education. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of three universities, including the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, and San Diego State University. She has co-authored numerous curriculum materials, including Phonics for Reading (Curriculum Associates), a three-level intervention program, REWARDS (Voyager/Sopris), a five-component literacy intervention program, and a best-selling textbook titled Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching (Guilford Publications).

Reading in the Rockies is for Professionals and Guardians!

Reading in the Rockies aims to provide a time and place for teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to learn, collaborate, and relax in a beautiful environment. Our speakers address relevant, essential and distinctive topics to build your capacity to support student success, improve your teaching skills, expand your thinking and continue to cultivate your knowledge with practical application strategies. This year is no exception, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all in Colorado Springs!

IDA-RMB’s mission is to deepen your professional development with explicit instructional strategies to increase your students’ academic success in both reading and writing. Much of our content will be relevant for your students, conducted by professionals with classroom experience, and can be used right away.

Want to $ SAVE MONEY $ on Your Registration Fees? Become a Member of the IDA!

As a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), you’ll join forces with many others who want individuals with dyslexia to realize their fullest potential. By joining the IDA, you strengthen the voice of people with dyslexia and enhance their ability to benefit from early intervention and effective teaching methods. Members also receive discounts on our annual Rocky Mountain Branch’s Reading in the City conference, and a variety of publications and other fantastic perks from the IDA Organization.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER – Join IDA and get access to membership benefits and lower conference pricing!

(NOTE: This link takes you to the IDA website. If you want a conference discount and joined after registration opens, you must send the confirmation email from IDA to ida_rmb@yahoo.com before you register for the conference.)

2025 GOLD SPONSORS

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

A Huge THANK YOU to our local partners who help us make a difference in our communities!

The Reading League – Colorado

The Reading League – Wyoming

Colorado Kids Identified with Dyslexia (COKID)

AND OUR GRATITUDE TO ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR PROVIDING A GRADUATE CREDIT OPTION FOR THIS CONFERENCE!

Visit them at the link below:
Adams State University

What people have said about previous Reading in the Rockies Conferences…

“Thanks-It was great! I rarely give ‘5’ ratings. I wish more parents and educators could have been here.”
“Excellent presenters – got so many helpful ideas – worth giving up a Saturday.”

Questions

For general conference questions: email us at ida_rmb@yahoo.com