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

• HEA 1108

• Senate Enrolled Act 217

  • Overview of Senate Enrolled Act 217 for Parents and Families

  • Overview of Senate Enrolled Act 217 for Parents and Families - Español

• Initial Dyslexia Guidance

For more information on Dyslexia, please visit the IDOE Dyslexia Information

For more information on the PCSC Dyslexia plan