Dyslexia Information

Dyslexia means a specific learning disability that:

  • Is neurological in origin and characterized by:
    • difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition;
    • poor spelling and decoding abilities;
  • Typically results 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;
  • May include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and
  • May require the provision of special education services after an eligibility determination is made in accordance with 511 IAC 7-40.
  • Approved Universal Screeners
    • Amplify/mCLASS
    • NWEA MAP Reading Fluency

Indiana school corporations and charter school’s reading plans must now include screening for dyslexia risk factors and indicators. If a student is considered at-risk for dyslexia, the school will administer an additional dyslexia screener, which will identify whether or not the student needs to be referred for further testing. It also requires schools to use specific responses to intervention processes if screeners indicate certain characteristics of dyslexia are present.

Dyslexia Legislation

Breakdown of the Definition of Dyslexia

The definition for dyslexia in Indiana law is as follows: “ ’Dyslexia’ means a specific learning disability that: is neurological in origin and characterized by difficulties with accurate fluent word recognition; and poor spelling and decoding abilities; typically results 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; may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and may require the provision of special education services after an eligibility determination is made in accordance with 511 IAC 7-40.”
 

Desglose de la Definición de Dislexia

La definición para la dislexia en la ley de Indiana es la siguiente: “ ‘Dislexia’ significa una discapacidad específica del aprendizaje que: es de origen neurológico y se caracteriza por dificultades con un reconocimiento de palabras fluido y preciso; y las malas habilidades de ortografía y decodificación; normalmente resulta de un déficit en el componente fonológico del lenguaje que a menudo es inesperado en relación con otras capacidades cognitivas y la provisión de instrucción efectiva en el aula; puede incluir problemas en la comprensión lectora y una experiencia de lectura reducida que pueda obstaculizar el crecimiento del vocabulario y el conocimiento de fondo; y puede requerir la provisión de servicios de educación especial después de una determinación de elegibilidad se hace de acuerdo con 511 IAC 7-40.”

For more information on Dyslexia, please visit the IDOE Dyslexia Information website at the following link:
https://www.doe.in.gov/literacy/dyslexia

For more information on the PCSC Dyslexia plan, please visit the following link:
https://go.boarddocs.com/in/pcscin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BDXJ2V486DE1