Decoding Dyslexia Under IDEA
- ESC Region 13
- 6 CPE Credits
- $100
Unlock the skills you need to effectively support students with dyslexia and related disorders through the IDEA evaluation process. Gain critical insights from the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook and become a confident, knowledgeable member of the Dyslexia Multidisciplinary Team.
What You’ll Learn:
- Dyslexia Screening Essentials: Discover the key elements of screening for dyslexia and understand the role of early identification in the student success journey.
- Referral and Evaluation Process: Gain confidence in contributing to the referral and evaluation stages when dyslexia is suspected as a disability under IDEA.
- ARD Committee Involvement: Learn how to be an active and informed member of the ARD committee, advocating for students with dyslexia throughout their educational journey.
- Understanding Dyslexia: Explore the definitions, characteristics, and cognitive processes associated with dyslexia to better support diverse learning needs.
- Student Profiles in FIIE: Examine what dyslexia might look like in a Full Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) and use this knowledge to inform instructional planning.
- Personalizing Evidence-Based Instruction: Discuss strategies for individualizing dyslexia instruction to maintain program fidelity while addressing each student's unique needs.