1. SECTION 504 AND DYSLEXIA TRAINING

2. SECTION 504 provides protection from discrimination and levels the playing field for students with physical or mental impairments.

3. §504 of the Rehabilitation Act

4. INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION Definition of Dyslexia “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. These difficulties typically result 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. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” Adopted by the IDA Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Many state education codes, including New Jersey, Ohio and Utah, have adopted this definition. Learn more about how consensus was reached on this definition: Definition Consensus Project. Definition Consensus Project

5. INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA Webinar

6. ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING MISSION AND BECOME A DYSLEXIA CHAMPION!

7. STEP 1: NAVIGATE TO THE ESC REGION 11 DYSLEXIA PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.ESC11.NET/DOMAIN/525. STEP 2: TAKE NOTE YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCES YOU FIND THERE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA. STEP 3: CREATE AND RECORD A 2 MINUTE VIDEO (THAT CAN BE SHARED WITH OTHERS) OR SHARE YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCES “LIVE” WITH THE WHOLE GROUP (2 MINUTES).HTTP://WWW.ESC11.NET/DOMAIN/525

8. CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A DYSLEXIA CHAMPION!