NY State Education Department Guidance on Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

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Subject: Office of Special Education Listserv Memo 8/24/2018-Guidance on Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

Guidance on Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

8/24/2018

  • The purpose of this communication is to inform schools of the release of guidance developed by the Office of Special Education, in consultation with stakeholders, on the educational needs of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia consistent with Chapter 216 of the Laws of 2017, signed into law earlier this week. This guidance is posted on the Office of Special Education’s webpage and attached.
  • An informational flyer and Questions & Answers document on this topic are also attached.
  • This guidance also provides clarification that schools may reference or use the terms dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia in student evaluations, eligibility determinations, and in the development of a student’s individualized education program (IEP).
  • For additional information, contact the Office of Special Education Policy Unit at (518) 473-2878 or speced@nysed.gov.
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