The Southeastern Dyslexia Summit is the Gulf South’s premier conference dedicated to equipping educators, parents, and advocates with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to support dyslexic learners.

SDS25 will be held September 12–13, 2025, at the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi.

SDS25 is hosted by Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia, a school devoted to empowering students with dyslexia and advancing education across the region.

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We’re honored to welcome Dr. Katherine Pannel, a leading psychiatrist and mental health advocate (and the current President of the Mississippi State Medical Association), and Jonathan Mooney, a dyslexic author and inspirational speaker, as our keynote presenters.

Attendees can choose from a variety of breakouts covering topics such as multisensory math, reading comprehension, ADHD/dyslexia comorbidities, advocacy and law, AI in education, and more. A highlight is the lunch panel featuring education leaders, policymakers, and advocates addressing the future of dyslexia support.

Yes! Educators can earn 1.0 CEUs through William Carey University, and ALTA members can receive up to 10 Continuing Education credits toward recertification.

To qualify, participants must attend the required sessions, complete onsite verification, and pay the CEU processing fee (for William Carey). Certificates will be emailed after the Summit.

General admission tickets are $325. During checkout, select “Other” and set the additional contribution to “0” to avoid processing fees.

Yes. We accept purchase orders for groups or organizations. Simply fill out the purchase order form available on the Tickets page.

Your ticket covers admission to both days of the Summit, access to all keynote and breakout sessions, the Friday panel luncheon, and opportunities to connect with leaders and peers in the field of dyslexia education.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels. Sponsors help make the Summit possible while gaining visibility among educators, parents, and community leaders. Visit our Sponsorship page to learn more.

The Summit takes place at the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort, which offers beautiful accommodations onsite. We encourage attendees to book early, as rooms are limited.