My son is 16 and one of the fortunate few. We were able to have him placed out of district where he had intensive teaching with the Wilson program. Unfortunately I needed to convince the public school that they did not have the what he needed to succeed......by the third grade he had no self esteem, and was struggling to learn, in the public school. His whole world changed when he was placed in a school for dyslexics, and he began to learn to read. He is now a confident A student in a private mainstream high school. That said, he will always face daily challenges as dyslexia never goes away, but had he not received the proper education I don't know where he would be today.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
We need certified teachers in our schools.
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Kelly Colangelo
11 years ago
We need certified teachers in our schools.
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Jennifer Williams
11 years ago
I have a 4th grader who is just now getting on board... and a high schooler who went through the system being told she just needs to read more... and is just now being identified with dyslexia. Changes need to happen. Please help our children!
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Jennifer Williams
11 years ago
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I have a 4th grader who is just now getting on board... and a high schooler who went through the system being told she just needs to read more... and is just now being identified with dyslexia. Changes need to happen. Please help our children!
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Tina Gallina
11 years ago
8 year old with dyslexia
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Tina Gallina
11 years ago
8 year old with dyslexia
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Suzanne Arena
11 years ago
It is unconscionable and ultimate Child Abuse that we continue to not Identify, Test and Remediate children who show signs of a Language Decoding Disorder. These are our children in small pull-out groups in EVERY class in K-3, for either Literacy or Math.
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Suzanne Arena
11 years ago
It is unconscionable and ultimate Child Abuse that we continue to not Identify, Test and Remediate children who show signs of a Language Decoding Disorder. These are our children in small pull-out groups in EVERY class in K-3, for either Literacy or Math.
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Sharon Keyser
11 years ago
using Assisted Technology makes learn so much easier and reading enjoyable
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Sharon Keyser
11 years ago
using Assisted Technology makes learn so much easier and reading enjoyable
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Angelina Morello
11 years ago
The problems in NJ public schools regarding Dyslexia need to be addressed as follows: The Dept of Ed. needs to address establishing a universal definition and understanding of the term "dyslexia" w/in our state education code. and early screening and identification of at-risk students needs to be manded; and mandating of NJ teachers certification and ongoing professional development to include training on dyslexia and appropriate intervention strategies; mandating the use of appropriate research based reading interventions for at-risk students and special education programs; and lastly, providing for access to assistive technology for all at-risk students in both general and special education programs. NJ polich-makers need to suppor students with dyslexia.
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Angelina Morello
11 years ago
The problems in NJ public schools regarding Dyslexia need to be addressed as follows: The Dept of Ed. needs to address establishing a universal definition and understanding of the term "dyslexia" w/in our state education code. and early screening and identification of at-risk students needs to be manded; and mandating of NJ teachers certification and ongoing professional development to include training on dyslexia and appropriate intervention strategies; mandating the use of appropriate research based reading interventions for at-risk students and special education programs; and lastly, providing for access to assistive technology for all at-risk students in both general and special education programs. NJ polich-makers need to suppor students with dyslexia.
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Robin Tayor
12 years ago
I have two children with Dyslexia and we need to educate our schools on how to reach our children to become better reader!!
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Robin Tayor
12 years ago
I have two children with Dyslexia and we need to educate our schools on how to reach our children to become better reader!!
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Eileen Gabriel
12 years ago
Just came from my son's parent teacher conference where I was told Dyslexia isn't a recognized diagnosis! Enough is enough... I've been trying to get him help since he was 5. Our education system needs to be overhauled to include how ALL the students learn not just the majority.
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Maureen Nelson
12 years ago
Time for NJ to step out of the dark ages regarding dyslexia. And be the progressive and driving force it should be in helping children struggling with this learning disability!
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Maureen Nelson
12 years ago
Time for NJ to step out of the dark ages regarding dyslexia. And be the progressive and driving force it should be in helping children struggling with this learning disability!
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Patricia Gruzdis
12 years ago
No parent should have to fight for their child to receive an appropriate education. Dyslexic children perfectly contradict IDEA...they ARE children left behind.
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Patricia Gruzdis
12 years ago
No parent should have to fight for their child to receive an appropriate education. Dyslexic children perfectly contradict IDEA...they ARE children left behind.
My son is 16 and one of the fortunate few. We were able to have him placed out of district where he had intensive teaching with the Wilson program. Unfortunately I needed to convince the public school that they did not have the what he needed to succeed......by the third grade he had no self esteem, and was struggling to learn, in the public school. His whole world changed when he was placed in a school for dyslexics, and he began to learn to read. He is now a confident A student in a private mainstream high school. That said, he will always face daily challenges as dyslexia never goes away, but had he not received the proper education I don't know where he would be today.
We need certified teachers in our schools.
We need certified teachers in our schools.
I have a 4th grader who is just now getting on board... and a high schooler who went through the system being told she just needs to read more... and is just now being identified with dyslexia. Changes need to happen. Please help our children!
I have a 4th grader who is just now getting on board... and a high schooler who went through the system being told she just needs to read more... and is just now being identified with dyslexia. Changes need to happen. Please help our children!
8 year old with dyslexia
8 year old with dyslexia
It is unconscionable and ultimate Child Abuse that we continue to not Identify, Test and Remediate children who show signs of a Language Decoding Disorder. These are our children in small pull-out groups in EVERY class in K-3, for either Literacy or Math.
It is unconscionable and ultimate Child Abuse that we continue to not Identify, Test and Remediate children who show signs of a Language Decoding Disorder. These are our children in small pull-out groups in EVERY class in K-3, for either Literacy or Math.
using Assisted Technology makes learn so much easier and reading enjoyable
using Assisted Technology makes learn so much easier and reading enjoyable
The problems in NJ public schools regarding Dyslexia need to be addressed as follows: The Dept of Ed. needs to address establishing a universal definition and understanding of the term "dyslexia" w/in our state education code. and early screening and identification of at-risk students needs to be manded; and mandating of NJ teachers certification and ongoing professional development to include training on dyslexia and appropriate intervention strategies; mandating the use of appropriate research based reading interventions for at-risk students and special education programs; and lastly, providing for access to assistive technology for all at-risk students in both general and special education programs. NJ polich-makers need to suppor students with dyslexia.
The problems in NJ public schools regarding Dyslexia need to be addressed as follows: The Dept of Ed. needs to address establishing a universal definition and understanding of the term "dyslexia" w/in our state education code. and early screening and identification of at-risk students needs to be manded; and mandating of NJ teachers certification and ongoing professional development to include training on dyslexia and appropriate intervention strategies; mandating the use of appropriate research based reading interventions for at-risk students and special education programs; and lastly, providing for access to assistive technology for all at-risk students in both general and special education programs. NJ polich-makers need to suppor students with dyslexia.
I have two children with Dyslexia and we need to educate our schools on how to reach our children to become better reader!!
I have two children with Dyslexia and we need to educate our schools on how to reach our children to become better reader!!
Just came from my son's parent teacher conference where I was told Dyslexia isn't a recognized diagnosis! Enough is enough... I've been trying to get him help since he was 5. Our education system needs to be overhauled to include how ALL the students learn not just the majority.
Time for NJ to step out of the dark ages regarding dyslexia. And be the progressive and driving force it should be in helping children struggling with this learning disability!
Time for NJ to step out of the dark ages regarding dyslexia. And be the progressive and driving force it should be in helping children struggling with this learning disability!
No parent should have to fight for their child to receive an appropriate education. Dyslexic children perfectly contradict IDEA...they ARE children left behind.
No parent should have to fight for their child to receive an appropriate education. Dyslexic children perfectly contradict IDEA...they ARE children left behind.