| ABOUT | REGISTRATION | SPONSORS | HOTEL |
| SPEAKERS | SCHOLARSHIPS | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
| Lissa True Scholarship for Parents, Educators, and Students |
Charlie Tye Scholarship for Colorado Springs Educators |
DenCoKID Lodging Scholarship for Denver Educators |
We are pleased to offer three scholarship opportunities for Reading in the Rockies 2026!
The below Lissa True and Charlie Tye scholarships cover in-person conference registration fees only, minus a required daily fee (different for each scholarship) to help cover partial costs, and does not include meals outside the conference, travel, parking, or lodging. Membership discounts do not apply to scholarship awards. Please note that individuals cannot receive a scholarship if they were awarded scholarship for the previous conference. No more than two awards will be given to any one school or business. Priority will be given to first time applicants.
Before applying, and so that we can include as many people as possible, please check with your building, district or BOCES to see if they may be able to provide scholarship funds for you to attend this conference. Please apply only if your school or business has agreed to give you time off and if you are able to cover your travel and lodging expenses, plus the daily fee. The True and Tye scholarships are not applicable for Travel and Parking, Lodging, Meals outside of the conference, or any expenses other than in-person registration fees.
Scholarship Applicants should NOT register for the conference at this time, as current registrations will require full payment and we will not issue refunds for the difference in pricing if you are awarded a scholarship later. You will be instructed on how and when to register after scholarship awards are decided. View the applications for the complete Terms & Conditions for each scholarship below.
The Lissa True Conference Scholarship – For Parents, Educators and Students
In Loving Memory of Lissa True who passed away in August of 2017. Lissa was a true Dyslexia Warrior, a selfless and loving person who sacrificed for, and was seen as a protector of self-esteem for persons with dyslexia. She was a longtime Administrator for the IDA-RMB from 2008 to 2013, a founder of the YES! Program (purchased by 
Learning Ally and then run by parents in Colorado), and intimately involved with supporting the dyslexic community in Colorado and beyond! Lissa was the catalyst for launching numerous programs, recruiting volunteer parent leaders, and training and coaching student leaders as YES! Ambassadors. Additionally, Lissa helped spearhead the Dyslexia Resource Group, an organization dedicated to providing education, support, and a voice for families of students with dyslexia in the Denver metro area. Her tireless work ethic and incredible passion are tremendously missed!
The Lissa True Scholarship awards discounts towards in-person registration fees for parents, educators, and students in the fields of Education, Child Development, or other related fields. The fee required from awardees of the scholarship is $75 per day, and awardees must be members of IDA.
CLICK HERE to submit your Scholarship Application for the Lissa True IDA-RMB Reading in the Rockies Conference. The application will open in a new window. Please email us at ida_rmb@yahoo.com with any questions.
The Deadline for Lissa True Scholarship Applications is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The Charlie Tye Memorial Scholarship – For Colorado Springs Educators
For many years, Charlie Tye dreamed of opening a school for students with learning differences. In 2001, Charlie, with the support of Janis Hannifin, a dedicated parent, began to research and plan a half-day school based on the highly successful Hill Center in Durham, North Carolina. Through commitment and determination, Charlie’s original dream came to fruition in the autumn of 2004, when The HillSprings Learning Center proudly opened its doors to twelve students. Charlie served as the director of The HillSprings Learning Center from 2004 to 2013. Because of her vision, tenacity, and inspiration, our community will be forever grateful to Charlie for creating a school where students with learning differences become confident, independent learners. Charlie passed away in 2025.
Charlie Tye was an active member of the International Dyslexia Association – Rocky Mountain Branch for many years and served on its board of directors. Because teacher training and supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences were so important to her, her family and friends have created a special way to honor her, a scholarship fund to help Colorado Springs educators attend the Reading in the Rockies conference.
The Charlie Tye Scholarship awards discounts towards in-person registration fees Colorado Springs educators. The fee required from awardees of the scholarship is $40 per day.
CLICK HERE to submit your Scholarship Application for the IDA-RMB Reading in the Rockies Conference. The application will open in a new window. Please email us at ida_rmb@yahoo.com with any questions.
The Deadline for Charlie Tye Scholarship Applications is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The DenCoKID Lodging Scholarship for Denver Educators
Apply through the Lissa True Scholarship Application Process
Four lucky Denver educators, who apply for and are granted a two-day scholarship to the 2026 Reading in the Rockies conference, will also receive complimentary lodging at the Antlers Hotel for the evenings of Thursday, 10/1, and Friday, 10/2, courtesy of DenCoKID!
To Enter: Apply for a two-day scholarship through the Lissa True Scholarship Application Process (details at the top of this page). Make sure to note that you are a Denver educator in the application. The winner will be selected from the pool of qualified candidates and will be notified after conference scholarships are awarded.