Dyslexia

Resources to Support the Georgia Dyslexia Pilot Districts

Samantha Durrance — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:58:00 +0000

In 2020 SREB began working with the Region 6 Comprehensive Center at SERVE to support the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia’s dyslexia pilot program. Part of this support includes producing resources for the pilot districts, which can be downloaded below.

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Assistive Technology for Students With Dyslexia

Samantha Durrance — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:58:00 +0000

These assistive technology resources can be helpful for people with dyslexia or individuals with reading, writing or executive function difficulties. Adapted from information provided by Debbie Brineman and Joyce Derr at the Georgia IDA Conference, 2018.

Also useful is Microsoft’s guide to the features of its Learning Tools.

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State Dyslexia Policies

Samantha Durrance — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:09:00 +0000

What does your SREB state say about dyslexia?

Click on your state for information about current state dyslexia policies and links to state-specific resources.

Alabama

Updated 12/16/2020

Dyslexia Policy: The Changing Landscape

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:44:00 +0000

What does research say about how children should learn to read?

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Research shows that beginning readers need to be taught how oral speech connects to written language. In order to understand that, young children must be able to perceive the individual sounds in spoken words — like the /c/ /a/ and /t/ sounds in “cat.” They must also be taught how those individual sounds correspond to written letters and combinations of letters, a skill called phonics. Some children learn these relationships quickly and easily, while others — approximately 40 percent of children — require explicit, systematic instruction.

dyslexia_oct2018handout.pdf

Addressing Dyslexia in Schools

Samantha Durrance — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:10:00 +0000

Lessons Learned From Two Texas School Systems

In April 2018, SREB spent time with district dyslexia leaders in two Texas school districts and asked them to share their experiences regarding changing dyslexia practices at the district level and in schools. This publication is a summary of lessons learned and recommendations for other school districts across the region.

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2018 HSTW Conference Presentation

Samantha Durrance — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:09:00 +0000

Supporting Struggling Secondary Readers

Policy Analyst Samantha Durrance presented at the 2018 High Schools That Work 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:

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Teacher Training Resources

Samantha Durrance — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:49:00 +0000

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. It is also important that all teachers be able to recognize characteristics of dyslexia and know strategies that will help their students.

What Teachers Should Know About the Science of Reading (Video and Transcript)

Free Dyslexia Screening Resources

Samantha Durrance — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:19:00 +0000

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.

SREB does not endorse any of these instruments.

Research Recommendations for Dyslexia Screening and Screening Requirements in SREB States

Beth Day — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:05:00 +0000

Early screening for reading difficulties and 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, the first document below summarizes recommendations from current research. It also lists and links to screening requirements in SREB states. Last revised: October 2018.

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Don’t Be Afraid to Say “Dyslexia”

Veronica Johnson — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Acknowledging and identifying dyslexia is step one in helping struggling readers

Researchers estimate that dyslexia affects at least one in 10 people. As defined by the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability, unrelated to intelligence, characterized by differences in the way the brain processes language. These differences result in difficulties developing skills that are important for reading and writing. While it cannot be outgrown, individuals with dyslexia can learn strategies to help them overcome the unique challenges it presents.

Ready to Read, Ready to Succeed: State Policies that Support 4th-Grade Reading Success

Dyslexia Policies in SREB States: Addressing the Needs of Struggling Young Readers

Dyslexia Policies in SREB States

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:37:00 +0000

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.

In February 2020 the policy table in Appendix C was updated to reflect policy changes through the 2019 legislative sessions.

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