Decoding Dyslexia - CT

CT's list of literacy screeners contains a screener which experts - commissioned by - Connecticut State Department of Education - indicate Amira Learning does not meet key criteria!! The current list is in violation of state statute as screeners require evidence!! What's in your district??

CT needs an education ombudsman We have raised concerns about an AI driven computer reading screener that was added to the approved list without documented evidence of proper review.

CTECS violated state, federal law in denying admission to students with disabilities.

CTECS violated state, federal law in admissions Investigation found tech schools denied admission to students who'd received disciplinary infractions, excluded students with disabilities

Connecticut high school graduate can’t read or write. Who failed her?

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/connecticut-high-school-graduate-cant-read-or-write-who-failed-her/?fbclid=IwY2xjawItfD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUADGMhBJk8Vm26RqMZQhz9JtH8Bi5XGdhwgaeE7LUuZcixXC0J4tmmZMw_aem_Qnwv8zVtLACl8hv-apBVcQ

Connecticut high school graduate can’t read or write. Who failed her? A Hartford Public Schools graduate is taking legal action against the city, the Board of Education, and one of her special education teachers. Aleysha Ortiz claims she asked for educational resourc…

Join Krista for a virtual read aloud of a book from her series Everyday Adventures with Molly. Krista Weltner, the author of the picture book series "Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia," was inspired by her own experience growing up with dyslexia. The series features a young girl named Molly and her personified dyslexia, 'Lexi,' who learn to navigate the challenges of dyslexia with creativity and determination.

Date: Monday, March 3, 2025

Time: 2:00-3:00

Location: Virtual

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Student Scholarship Opportunity!! See details below.

📢 Attention High School Seniors!

Right to Read Advocacy is now accepting applications for its 2025 EMPOWER U Scholarship Awards!

Scholarship Deadline: Friday, February 28th, 2025! 🎓

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•Winners must submit a video (up to 3 minutes) and provide documented proof of their disability.

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Every story has the power to make a difference; your story matters, and we encourage you to share it. Do you or someone you know have a story about living with dyslexia? By sharing your experience, you can help us make an impact in raising awareness. In partnership with the CSDE Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, the RESC Alliance is recording personal stories to highlight the impact of dyslexia. StoryCorps recording sessions are available in person at a CT RESC location or virtually between March 3-14, 2025, with flexible scheduling options available. Your story will be preserved in the StoryCorps Archive and may be featured in our awareness efforts. Please visit bit.ly/vodsignup25 to learn more!

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Celebrate every win, no matter how small!
We sometimes feel so overwhelmed and struggle so much, that sometimes we forget to acknowledge all the things that we’re good at.
So remember, you can’t be great at everything, life isn’t like that, so find your passion and celebrate every win!




Quote: Stephen J. Cannell

🐥This might ruffle some feathers, but I think it's a discussion we need to have.

📕Children who need intervention are those for whom the classroom curriculum is not enough. They need intense instruction to help close instructional gaps. This should be coming from the qualified individuals.

❗And that's where I am seeing an issue. Because there are so many kiddos who need intervention (a topic for another day), children are receiving intervention that may not ever close the gaps.

2️⃣I'm noticing two trends in reading intervention: children receiving a computer-based intervention and children receiving intervention from someone who does not have any training in reading best practices.

💻There are great computer programs out there. I'm a big fan of Lexia Core 5, just to name one. (My daughter is also absolutely obsessed with it. She's currently on the Scottish Cliffs, lol).

📕But no matter how good a computer program is, it is not a substitute for a human. It just isn't.

🧑‍🦱The other trend I'm noticing is that children are receiving intervention from someone who isn't qualified to provide the services. For example, simply giving a paraprofessional a couple activities to do is not the same as providing a quality intervention.

📕Parapros and other support staff are vital to our schools and provide such amazing services. But we cannot simply tell them to "go teach" and give them a few activities. Anyone who is providing intervention should be trained in best practices for that subject.

❌This is not an attack on any person who is trying to help children. This is a reminder that the school MUST properly train people who are going to work with our most vulnerable populations.

❓Who provides the intervention in your school? Tell me in the comments below.

Dr. Dyslexia Dude presentation offered by the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities. Enjoy!

Live Q&A with Doctor Dyslexia Dude Join us for a meet and greet, read aloud and Q&A with Dr. Shawn Robinson, author of Doctor Dyslexia Dude.

IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH CT SPECIAL EDUCATION DISREGARD THIS POST! everyonefollowme

If you are NOT happy with special education in Connecticut than you should take a few minutes to let those who have the ability to make change know of your concerns!!! (link provided below)

We ask that you also consider WHO is looking out for you and your child? Does everyone have the ability to pay thousands of dollars for attorneys? How about a neutral Education Ombudsman to help!!! Ask for support of Senate Bill 873 in your public comments!!! https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2025&bill_num=873

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UPDATE: TONIGHT’S SPECIAL EDUCATION LISTENING TOUR SESSION WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM. See below for details ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Due to inclement weather, the Winsted listening session will be held on Zoom. Because time is limited the committee requests that only residents in Winsted and surrounding communities request to speak. Anyone else wishing to submit public comment can submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf03LAJwrY62TmcRoZ8OsvALQ3lsVUCgiJnpFHwz8ivgvIiIA/viewform.

Below is the Zoom link for any member of the public who would like to participate in the listening session this evening.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 6, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: 2/6 Special Education Committee Listening Session

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://zoom.us/j/96358296669?pwd=GkyAGf5idIUVNYBSadaC060C3SAvYE.1

Passcode:617735

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