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In November, 2019, the Kansas State Board of Education unanimously approved recommendations on dyslexia.
To view the recommendations, click here.
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Kansas Dyslexia Handbook (Revised January 2021)
Kansas Dyslexia Handbook Print Version (Revised January 2021)
Dyslexia Universal Screening Brochure (January 2021)
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Structured Literacy
The video below is a brief overview of structured literacy provided by Nancy Hennessy. The video is being shared with the permission of Middle Tennessee State University.
International Dyslexia Association
Other Resources
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Guidelines
KIDS Report information for Dyslexia Screeners (Added Nov. 2020)
Parent Informational Flyer - Dyslexia Screening *revised 05/2020
Screening Flowchart - updated October 2020
Screening Rubric - updated January 2021
Tiered Systems of Suppport Evidence Worksheet
Timelines and Initiatives for Kansas Schools
Training Guideline Document - May 2020
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards/Graduation David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.