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State Education Advocacy Leader (SEAL)

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WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Dyslexia Advisory Council Update - Posted 3/18/2021

On Monday, February 22, 2021 the Dyslexia Advisory Council convened via digital platform to discuss the following topics (see agenda):

  • Supporting Multilingual/English Learners

  • Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Discrepancy Phase Out Plan Update

  • Rapid Automatized Naming

Decision Tree and Family History

Council Background

Expectations of Council Members:

Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6162 requires that Washington maintains an advisory council for the purposes of providing policy guidance with respect to early screening of dyslexia and related services for students with dyslexia. Such an advisory panel shall consist of members appointed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); and be comprised of individuals involved with issues surrounding dyslexia.

Expectations of Statute:

Starting in 2021-2022

  • Students in grades K-2 will be screened for indications of or areas of weakness associated with dyslexia*

  • School districts will use a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in grades K-2

  • Communicate and collaborate with parents and families about student reading progress, screening results, and potential literacy interventions

Dyslexia Advisory Council Outcomes for School Year 2019-2020

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