Dyslexia Update - House Bill 2379/SB 638 (signed June 22, 2016) - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Dyslexia Update - House Bill 2379/SB 638 (signed June 22, 2016) - Section 167.950, RSMo Action plan for 2018-2019

Dyslexia is.. • a specific learning disorder • neurobiological in origin • characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities • difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language • difficulties often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction • secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge. ▪ IDA/NICHD, 2002

Why the Mandate? One in Ten Dyslexia and all its inherent characteristics exist on a spectrum . No two students will look exactly alike.

Pre and Post Intervention

What is this not? School districts are not diagnosing dyslexia. Dyslexia can only be diagnosed by a neurologist. Schools are screening students to identify those who are at risk for dyslexia or reading failure. This does not change any part of IDEA or Section 504 eligibility and determination process should a disability be suspected.

Dyslexia Screening - All Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will be screened 1-3 x per year - 1st - 3rd grade will be screened the first week of school - Kindergarten will be screened in December - Will utilize the Fastbridge Assessment Suite - 4th-12th grade students will be screened only at a parent or teacher’s request. - Districts must include the following in Core Data: - Screened Y/N - Screening Tool Used - At Risk Y/N - Action taken beyond Tier 1 - Parents must be notified of screening results and how instruction and intervention will be provided to address the student’s reading needs.

Classroom Support Tier 1 curriculum - Will review and evaluate phonemic awareness and phonics instruction - Incorporate Literacy Resources Inc (Michael Heggerty) for K-1 to support phonemic awareness. - Will study and pilot various Phonics programs in 2018-2019. Tier 2 Classroom Supports - Will create a common intervention plan for Tier 2. Tier 3 Intervention - In addition to the reading interventions already provided, one reading specialist in every building K-8 will be trained in the Wilson Language model. - There is current legislation that would mandate a particular reading intervention for students with dyslexia.

Professional Development/Parent Communication Professional Development All teachers will receive the mandatory 2 hours of training in August. The two hour blocks will be divided up by grade levels (K-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to better address the needs of staff. Parent Communication An informational letter will go home to parents in the summer mailing. A follow-up letter will be sent to parents if their child qualifies for interventions.

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