[SE-Dir] Dyslexia: Frequently Asked Questions and Conference Announcements

[SANDBERG Ruby - ODE]

TO: District and ESD Special Education Directors



The message below is being sent to you on behalf of:



Sarah Drinkwater, Ph.D.

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Student Services

______________________________________________

January 12, 2017


RE:  Dyslexia:  Frequently Asked Questions and Conference Announcements


Dyslexia Legislation (SB 612)
Additional Information for Districts

During the 2015 legislative session, the general assembly passed new dyslexia legislation (SB 612) in Oregon that requires the Department of Education to develop a plan to ensure that all kindergarten and first grade students receive a screening for risk factors of dyslexia and that school districts ensure that at least one kindergarten through grade five teacher in each K-5 school has received training related to dyslexia.

In March of 2016, the Department convened a dyslexia advisory council to provide input and feedback in the planning process for implementing the requirements of the bill. The Oregon Dyslexia Advisory Council (ODAC), consisting of stakeholders from across the state, met regularly beginning in the spring of 2016 to develop a plan for universal screening for risk factors of dyslexia and to further delineate the process for teacher training. ODAC will continue to meet quarterly in the 2016-2017 school year. While the Department is still in the planning process to address SB 612 requirements, we want to provide the following information to assist school districts with planning for initial implementation efforts. The information is organized into two sections. The first section addresses frequently asked questions regarding the plan for universal screening for risk factors of dyslexia. The second section includes frequently asked questions specific to the teacher training requirements of SB 612.  (Full FAQ document attached)



Oregon's Statewide Transition Conference

(Building Bridges to the Future)


Reminder that registration is open for the  First Oregon Statewide Transition Conference in Portland. Bridges to the Future - February 16 & 17, 2017 Marriot Waterfront, Portland.
The Department of Education in partnership with Oregon Association of Vocational Special Needs Personnel (OAVSP), Youth Transition Program (YTP) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is holding their First Statewide Transition Conference.
Session Topics will include Educational Practices for Transition Aged Youth, Vocational Rehabilitation and Youth, Research and Evidence Based Practices in Transition,  and the Youth Transition Program. For more information visit http://www.oavsnp.org/
A great opportunity for your transition team for increased learning on best practice, connecting with other transition professionals, and  developing relationships with community agencies in the transition field.
Breaking Barriers, Life Beyond Labels

Breaking Barriers, Life Beyond Labels is a cross disability lifespan conference with tracks for educators, service providers, families and individuals experiencing disability. We invite you to join partners from across the state and spread the word for the April 25th, 2017 conference.  More information can be found at www.breakingbarriersoregon.com <http://www.breakingbarriersoregon.com> .



Ruby Sandberg, Executive Assistant
Office of Student Services - Oregon Department of Education
503-947-5738 l FAX: 503-378-5156 l ruby.sandberg at state.or.us<mailto:ruby.sandberg at state.or.us>

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