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Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability 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. (N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3) (International Dyslexia Association)
New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Early Literacy Development and Reading Struggles
Professional Development
Exploring the New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Early Literacy Development and Reading Struggles is a four part recorded webinar series designed to help school districts become familiar with the guidance contained in the state handbook and to support district-based stakeholder teams or professional learning communities in making the best educational programming decisions for the students in their schools. This series can be used as an implementation tool for districts interested in building a strong preventive model of screening and tiered intervention for students struggling in the area of reading. Each individual installment will provide team members with an overview of content and activities to support the team members in translating the information discussed into best practices in their schools and classrooms.
The series is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in total length with each individual session lasting between 15 to 30 minutes. Your team should plan for additional time to complete the coordinated activities.
| Session 1 will review the purpose of the state dyslexia handbook, consider the formal definition of dyslexia included in the NJ administrative code, and discuss what comprehensive literacy instruction can look like for all students in the state. (Duration: 16:37 minutes) |
Session 2 will review the universal screening and early dyslexia screening section of the handbook. (Duration: 18:28 minutes) |
Session 3 will review the intervention and assistive technology sections of the handbook. (Duration: 15:59 minutes) |
Session 4 will review the diagnostic and comprehensive assessment section of the handbook. (Duration: 30:37 minutes) |
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Training Resources: Recorded Training: |
Training Resources:
Recorded Training: |
Training Resources:
Recorded Training: |
Training Resources: Recorded Training: |
- Addressing Dyslexia within MTSS Brief
- Center on Instruction
- Dyslexia Help
- Florida Center for Reading Research
- The International Dyslexia Association
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center on Intensive Intervention
- National Institute for Literacy
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- RTI Action Network
- What Works Clearinghouse
- Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
- Decoding Dyslexia
- The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
- What Works Clearinghouse
- Center on Instruction
- Florida Center for Reading Research
- Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
- The International Dyslexia Association
- Dyslexia Help
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center on Intensive Intervention
- National Institute for Literacy
The following webinars are provided by NJDOE as an option to meet the 2-hour professional development requirement as specified in PL 2013 c.105.
| Multisensory Structured Literacy: Group Instruction Methodology | Comprehension and Fluency | Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities: An Overview of Screening, Assessment, Intervention, and Assistive Technology |
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New Jersey International Dyslexia Association Powerpoint Handout (Presented by the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs) |
Please note: There will be no certificate of completion offered following any of the webinars on this site. It is the responsibility of the professional to maintain a record of professional development hours in accordance with the individual school district's professional development documentation policy.
