The voices of dyslexia awareness groups are being heard across America. Parents and teachers alike know that the term dyslexia is often avoided or even ignored. Last week the U.S. Department of Education released guidance stating that it’s okay to use the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. While this is merely a statement as it relates to IDEA, it’s a start.
The statement was issued by Michael K. Yudin, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the U.S. Department of Education.
For more info:
Statement from the U.S. Department of Education: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/guidance-on-dyslexia-10-2015.pdf
Article about the statement: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2015/10/say_dyslexia_education_department.html
Info about IDEA from Wrighstlaw: http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/index.htm
