Decoding Dyslexia MD

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Dyslexia is a condition that could qualify a child as having a specific learning disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). There is nothing in the IDEA that would prohibit the use of the term dyslexia in IDEA evaluation, eligibility determinations, or IEP documents. Further, State and Local Education Agencies cannot prohibit the use of the term dyslexia in evaluations, eligibility, and IEP documents. The IDEA and its implementing regulation contain a list of conditions under the definition of ‘specific learning disability,’ also known as SLD, and it includes dyslexia.

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This month we’re sharing new resources, videos, and tips about dyslexia that you can share with family, friends, and your network. Together, we can raise awareness, support early identification, and ensure every child has the opportunity to become a confident reader.

Explore more evidence-based information and tools about dyslexia here: https://improvingliteracy.org/dyslexia/

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