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Month: October 2015

Dyslexia is Redefined in Order to Improve Services to Children

California passed Assembly Bill No. 1369 on October 8th which requires the Superintendent to develop program guidelines for dyslexia.  The guidelines are to be used to assist regular education teachers, special education teachers, and parents to identify and assess students who may have this learning disability.  In addition, the guidelines are to plan, provide, evaluate,…

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Houses passes Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act

The House of Representatives passed the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act,  that would require the National Science Foundation to spend at least $5 million annually on dyslexia research. The bill passed out of the House on a voice vote. There currently is no Senate companion. READ Act

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U.S. Department of Education says: Schools must allow for the use of the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia in special education matters

Parent and Advocate voices heard! The US Department of Education provides new guidance on the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services letter to State Education Agencies today, Denise Marshall, executive director of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc….

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