Addressing Dyslexia in New York State Public Schools

This is a very important issue.Early screening is key.

Very important that this gets done.

Very important that this gets done.

dyslexic students aren't getting a fighting chance in NY public schools today.

dyslexic students aren't getting a fighting chance in NY public schools today.

This is an urgent issue.

This is an urgent issue.

My son could not learn to read in public school. No teachers were trained to teach him. Even I could not teach him. I am his mother and have a masters in reading. We spent many thousands of dollars to find people out of the public school to educate him. No child should have to go through this. No parent should have to go through this. New York should be a leader in this country provided the best FAPE for all children with dyslexia as well as all other children.

My son could not learn to read in public school. No teachers were trained to teach him. Even I could not teach him. I am his mother and have a masters in reading. We spent many thousands of dollars to find people out of the public school to educate him. No child should have to go through this. No parent should have to go through this. New York should be a leader in this country provided the best FAPE for all children with dyslexia as well as all other children.

As much as 20% of children are dyslexic. They are bright and not "disabled". Yet, they need to be taught is an alternative way. They need extra time and attention. Please. We need the term "dyslexia" recognized by the DOE. We need proper resources and help for our children. Thank you.

As much as 20% of children are dyslexic. They are bright and not "disabled". Yet, they need to be taught is an alternative way. They need extra time and attention. Please. We need the term "dyslexia" recognized by the DOE. We need proper resources and help for our children. Thank you.

Both of our children have dyslexia, my son is 17 years old and heading to college after graduation. My daughter has enormous struggles in school. They will give her accomodations or a 504 or IEP - despite a diagnosis by an independent neuropsychologist (22 page report).

Both of our children have dyslexia, my son is 17 years old and heading to college after graduation. My daughter has enormous struggles in school. They will give her accomodations or a 504 or IEP - despite a diagnosis by an independent neuropsychologist (22 page report).

My daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia last May. I am still fighting my district

My daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia last May. I am still fighting my district

I'm a fourth grade teacher who adamantly agrees that teachers (and school psychologists, counselors, etc.- any professional that serves on a school's Instructional Support Team) needs to receive specific training on dyslexia. I feel that I've had several students through the years with learning difficulties that mirror those of a child with dyslexia. It's a struggle to find the key to unlock the ability for a student with dyslexia to learn at the pace of his peers and develop a love of reading and writing.

I'm a fourth grade teacher who adamantly agrees that teachers (and school psychologists, counselors, etc.- any professional that serves on a school's Instructional Support Team) needs to receive specific training on dyslexia. I feel that I've had several students through the years with learning difficulties that mirror those of a child with dyslexia. It's a struggle to find the key to unlock the ability for a student with dyslexia to learn at the pace of his peers and develop a love of reading and writing.

Reading is a fundamental skill for success in this day and age. all students deserve the opportunity to be able to learn to read.

Reading is a fundamental skill for success in this day and age. all students deserve the opportunity to be able to learn to read.

With 1 in 5 students having dyslexia our schools need to know how to identify and support these students.