Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/12/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Reports/Information
Type: Info
Subject: 12.1 Dyslexia Update
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Dyslexia Board Update Oct 2022 (1).pdf
Summary: Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. Many students with dyslexia are idenfitied for special education to receive services, comprising of the highest number of students qualifiying for special education. This report will inform the board of steps the district is undertaking to address the needs of our dyslexic students.
Funding: NA
Fiscal Impact NA
Recommendation: Receive the report as information.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent