Alabama Dyslexia Law
The Dyslexia Amendments include:
Definition of Dyslexia:
Dyslexia is a specific learning challenge that is neurological in origin.
It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is 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.
Dyslexia Advisory Council
The Dyslexia Advisory Council (DAC) was established in May 2015 with the Alabama State Board of Education’s appointment of 27 individuals. Council members serve to ensure that the State Department of Education and State Board of Education receive needed information regarding implementation of the Dyslexia Amendments to the Alabama Administrative Code across the state. Council […]
Resources
Alabama Dyslexia Resource Guide
Pre-Recorded Webinars
Dyslexia Implementation for Administrators (2 hours) SPIRE Implementation (3 hours) Dyslexia Screening (1 hour) Curing Dyslexia: What is Possible? (1 hour) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZpFV8OhAgA
Live Interactive Webinars
Live interactive webinars can be arranged by contacting Dr. Denise Gibbs. Contact Dr. Gibbs Examples of Live Webinars Overview of the Dyslexia Amendments to the Alabama Administrative Code Dyslexia Screening Dyslexia Simulation Activities PST: Dyslexia Decision Making, Goal Setting, and Progress Monitoring Dyslexia-Specific Intervention SPIRE Implementation Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly Classroom Dyslexia: Accommodations and Assistive Technology […]