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Early Literacy/Dyslexia Information, Newsletters and Additional Resources

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 TitleCategoryModified DateDescription
Kansas Dyslexia Handbook PDF12/4/2023This is the Kansas Dyslexia Handbook (Revised as of 9.7.2023)
2023-2024 KSDE Dyslexia Screening ProtocolPDF9/7/2023Dyslexia Screening Protocol for 2023-2024 Academic Year (Revised)
EOYA 2023 Screening and KIDS Reporting ProtocolPDF8/30/2023This document provides guidance for the EOYA reporting for required dyslexia screening for Kansas students.
KSDE Required Dyslexia Training Online Modules (CC)PDF8/30/2023This document identifies who needs to receive the six hours of required KSDE dyslexia training and provides links to both training modules and support materials.
Guidance Document: Every Child Can Read ActDOC8/30/2023This document provides guidance for districts in meeting the requirements for the Every Child Can Read Act .
Every Child Can Read Act Guidance (Spanish)PDF10/5/2023This document provides guidance for districts in meeting the requirements for the Every Child Can Read Act . (Spanish)
Kansas Dyslexia Recommendations (Fact Sheet)PDF9/6/2023 
Required Annual Structured Literacy and/or Dyslexia TrainingLink2/11/2022KSDE.org
Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia (2023)PDF10/5/2023This file is provided by the KSDE Special Education Team to provide answers to frequently asked questions related to dyslexia.
Dyslexia: What Families Need to KnowPDF2/8/2022 
KSDE Special Education Eligibility Indicators (July 2023) 10/5/2023This is an updated guidance document for those determining the type of assistance needed for students with characteristics of dyslexia.
Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know (IDA)PDF7/27/2022This is a guide provided by the International Dyslexia Association that is a helpful resource for teachers and provides guidance that benefits all students and is critical for those who have characteristics of dyslexia.
Addressing Dyslexia within MTSS (Brief)Link7/27/2022KSDETASN.org

Curriculum/Instructional Resources

 Modified DateTitleCategoryDescription
8/14/2023The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation Guide This tool, provided with permission from The Reading League, is recommended to districts aligning their curriculum to the science of reading.
11/2/2023KSDE Structured Literacy Components Checklist  This comprehensive tool can be used to guide quality conversations related to classroom practice using a model of structured literacy. The checklist should be used in combination with KSDE ELA Standards and scope and sequence recommendations from specific
8/2/2023Teaching Phoneme Awareness in 2022: A Guide for EducatorsPDF 
8/2/2023Evidence-Based Reading Instruction GuidelinesPDF 
2/8/2022Opportunity to Read Reviews and Compare Instructional MaterialsLinkEdReports.org
3/15/2022National Center on Improving LiteracyLink 

Assessment Resources

 TitleCategoryModified DateDescription
Kansas Alternate Early Literacy Screener KDG-3rd GradePDF9/28/2022This screener is to be used as an alternate screener for students with a most significant cognitive disability (SWSCD).
Why are Universal Reading Screeners ImportantPDF9/28/2022Resource for parents/guardians
Tiered System of Support ChecklistPDF2/8/2022 
MTSS FastBridge Support VideosPDF8/30/2022Links to helpful videos for schools/systems using FastBridge as a universal screening tool.
AIM Institute for Learning & Research Webinar: Using Formal and Informal Assessment Data for Diagnostic, Prescriptive Literacy InstructionMP42/8/2022Length: 23:16

Professional Learning

 TitleCategoryModified DateDescription
Dyslexia: Supports for Middle/ Secondary Students in Core Content Classrooms 9/27/2023This professional development series contains three video recorded modules and supportive materials to help middle/secondary teachers meet the needs of all students while providing specific support for struggling readers.
The Language Basis of Literacy: Word Reading, Comprehension, and WritingMP42/7/2023This webinar was conducted by Dr. Suzanne Adlof, Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina and well-known researcher in the area of developmental language delays and dyslexia. January 11, 2023.
Overcoming Dyslexia Study 2023 9/27/2023This document links to 4 (1 hour) videos and supporting documents for a KSDE Summer 2023 study based on the book Overcoming Dyslexia (Shaywitz, 2020).
HANDOUT - The Language Basis of Literacy: Word Reading, Comprehension, and WritingDOC2/10/2023This webinar was conducted by Dr. Suzanne Adlof, Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina and well-known researcher in the area of developmental language delays and dyslexia. January 11, 2023.
Measuring and Supporting Language Skills to Increase Reading and Writing AptitudeMP42/7/2023This webinar was conducted by Dr. Suzanne Adlof, Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina and well-known researcher in the area of developmental language delays and dyslexia. January 25, 2023.
HANDOUT - Measuring and Supporting Language Skills to Increase Reading and Writing AptitudeDOC2/7/2023This webinar was conducted by Dr. Suzanne Adlof, Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina and well-known researcher in the area of developmental language delays and dyslexia. January 25, 2023.
AIM Institute for Learning & Research: Quick Guide to Reading AssessmentPDF2/7/2023Decision-Making Flowchart - Letter Naming Fluency
AIM Institute for Learning & Research Webinar: Using Formal and Informal Assessment Data for Diagnostic, Prescriptive Literacy InstructionMP42/7/2023Length: 23:16
Structured LiteracyPDF2/7/2023 
Literacy Resources by Grade BandLink2/7/2023Kansas Teaching and Leading Project
Literacy Resources by TopicLink2/7/2023Kansas Teaching and Leading Project
Structured Literacy Instruction: The BasicsLink2/7/2023ReadingRockets.org; article by International Dyslexia Association
Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading DifficultiesLink2/7/2023DyslexiaIDA.org
What is Structured Literacy?Link2/7/2023DyslexiaIDA.org; by Carolyn Cowen
Structured Literacy and Typical Literacy Practices: Understanding Differences to Create Instructional OpportunitiesPDF2/7/2023ReadingRockets.org; by Louise Speak-Swerling
An Overview of Structured Literacy VideoLink2/7/2023YouTube.com; Length: 8.5 min.
TASN Developing Phonological Awareness Skills in Preschool and Kindergarten ChildrenPDF2/7/2023 
Advanced Word Study: Accelerated learning of multisyllabic word reading and morphologyPDF2/7/2023by Amber Hicks and Chelsea Kilgore

Middle & Secondary Professional Learning

 TitleCategoryModified DateCreated Date
MS & HS Oral Reading Fluency Training Video Link2/9/20212/9/2021
MS & HS Oral Reading Fluency Training - Note Taking Guide Document 2/9/20212/9/2021
MS & HS Oral Reading Fluency Training - Slide DeckDocument 2/9/20212/9/2021
MS & HS Verbal Reasoning Note Taking Guide Document 5/17/20215/17/2021
MS & HS Verbal Reasoning Slides Document 5/17/20215/17/2021
MS & HS Verbal Reasoning Training Video5/17/20215/17/2021
MS & HS Vocabulary Training Video Link2/22/20212/22/2021
MS & HS Vocabulary Training Note-taking Guide Document 2/22/20212/22/2021
MS & HS Vocabulary Training Slide DeckDocument 2/22/20212/22/2021

Additional Dyslexia Information

 TitleCategoryModified DateDescription
International Dyslexia Association Fact SheetsLink2/8/2022DyslexiaIDA.org
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of ReadingPDF2/8/2022International Dyslexia Association; 2nd edition 2018
Program Manager - Early Literacy/Dyslexia
Dr. Laurie J. Curtis
(785) 296-2749
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Career and Technical Education

Natalie D. Clark
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Curricular Standards

Dr. David Fernkopf
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Assessment

Julie Ewing
(785) 296-2325
jewing@ksde.org

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(785) 296-3163
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