Dyslexia Policies in SREB States
Dyslexia Policies in SREB States
Addressing the Needs of Struggling Young Readers
If states can identify more students who face the challenges of dyslexia and provide effective early interventions, they should be able to reduce the proportion of students who perform below grade-level expectations. This in turn will ensure that a greater proportion of all students are prepared for success in fourth grade and beyond.
2018 HSTW Conference Presentation Resources
Supporting Struggling Secondary Readers
Policy Analyst Samantha Durrance presented at the 2018 High Schools That Work Annual Conference on supporting struggling readers in secondary schools, especially students with dyslexia.
Attendees left with a basic understanding of dyslexia and how children learn to read, as well as resource toolkits including:
Dyslexia Policies in SREB States
Addressing the Needs of Struggling Young Readers
This brief lays out what researchers know about the learning differences associated with dyslexia, which reading interventions are effective for individuals with dyslexia, and what good state policies can mean for children and their families.
Teacher Training Resources
Resources for evidence-based reading instruction and intervention for struggling readers and students with dyslexia
All students — but especially struggling readers and students with dyslexia — benefit from structured literacy instruction that explicitly teaches language skills and the essential components of reading. The organizations below provide training in evidence-based reading instruction covering these key skills.
Free Dyslexia Screening Resources
Only a medical professional can formally diagnose dyslexia. However, a number of free screening tools are available to help you determine whether a child has characteristics of dyslexia. If you suspect a child has dyslexia and may need further evaluation, speak with the special education administrator at the child’s school, consult with a psychologist, or reach out to your state’s International Dyslexia Association branch for assistance.
Summary of Research Recommendations for Dyslexia Screening
Early screening for dyslexia can identify students who need specialized interventions before they fall too far behind in reading. In response to a request for information from a legislator in Kentucky, this document summarizes recommendations from current research. It also lists and links to screening requirements in SREB states.
