There is much conversation surrounding dyslexia and what it is exactly. In this episode, we tackle the subject of dyslexia and how laws that have recently emerged are approaching this disability in academic settings.

Joining us today is law student and IEP advocate, Victoria Lucero

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What is the definition of dyslexia?

Why dyslexia appears so contradictory in the way it appears in children

What caused the push for new dyslexia laws and why many of the “laws” are actually only guidelines

What type of assessments can parents request when it comes to their children’s dyslexia needs

How can reading intervention programs help

Why consistency is key when it comes to reading intervention programs

The importance of helping teachers recognize when a child has dyslexia as opposed to believing the child is lazy or has another issues

How can a special education lawyer help when there is a medical diagnosis of dyslexia

How can educators ask of their administration to receive training to better serve students with dyslexia

Resources Mentioned:

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Senate Resolution 576

California Education Code Section 56335

CA Ed Code Section 33308.5

Reading programs – https://www.orton-gillingham.com/ (Orton-Gillingham ) and https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/ (Wilson Language Training )

Assembly Bill 1369

Endrew F. Supreme Court case

Office of Special Education Policy Letters (OSEP)

https://dyslexiaida.org/ (International Dyslexia Association)

https://effectivereading.org/ (The Center for Effective Reading Instruction)

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