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Understanding Dyslexia Guidance for Parents and Teachers: A Review of States' Handbooks
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Rachel Brown-Chidsey; Amy N. Scott; Laura Hauerwas; Amanda Nalls – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2024
Most U.S. states have laws related to supporting students with dyslexia, including dyslexia screening, intervention, and teacher training. Additionally, 40 states have published dyslexia handbooks that include information about defining dyslexia, screening, core instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring. This study utilized a qualitative…
Descriptors: Guides, Dyslexia, Parent Materials, Educational Legislation
Is Response to Intervention Good Policy for Specific Learning Disability?
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Kavale, Kenneth A.; Spaulding, Lucinda S. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2008
The reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) established new provisions for specific learning disability (SLD) identification, including: (a) no longer requiring consideration of IQ-achievement discrepancy and (b) permitting response to intervention (RTI) as part of SLD evaluation procedures. We discuss several…
Descriptors: Intervention, Federal Legislation, Learning Disabilities, Identification