Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars with IDA Dallas & Shelton School

Schedule

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Shelton School - Moody Fine Arts Center's Black Box Theatre | Dallas, TX

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IDA Dallas presents Hopeville, a compelling documentary about America’s literacy crisis and the call for evidence-based reading instruction.
About this Event

The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will be presenting screenings of Hopeville across our region this October in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month.


Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars is a powerful, nationally acclaimed documentary exposing America’s literacy crisis and urging schools to adopt evidence-based reading instruction. Through personal stories and research, the film raises awareness, corrects misinformation, and inspires action for change in education.


Who should attend?

  • Parents & Caregivers: Learn how to advocate for effective reading instruction.
  • Educators: Gain insight into proven practices that transform student outcomes.
  • Leaders & Policymakers: Explore how system-level change can ensure all children learn to read.
  • Advocacy Groups & Public: Join the movement to promote literacy equity nationwide.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available at select screenings for educators. Earn up to 2 CEU credits for attending.


Join us at the Shelton School as they celebrate their 50th anniversary as the largest independent school for intelligent students with learning differences.


Watch for addtional viewing opportunities in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas!

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Shelton School - Moody Fine Arts Center's Black Box Theatre, 17301 Preston Road, Dallas, United States

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