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Dyslexia Pilot Project
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(Lorraine Wojahn Dyslexia Pilot Reading Program) |
Dyslexia
NEW
SSB 6016 - Regarding Educator Training to Enhance Skills of Students with
Dyslexia
Congratulations to Bremerton, Hoquiam, East Valley and Walla Walla!
All four
districts are recipients of the 2007-2009 dyslexia grant, the Lorraine
Wojahn Dyslexia Pilot Reading Program, in the amount of $120,000 each.
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About Dyslexia |
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is using the definition of dyslexia adopted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) in 2002:
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and /or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
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Overview |
In July of 2005, the Washington State Legislature provided funding for Dyslexia Pilot Programs. At that time, four schools in Washington State received grants to implement assessment and intervention programs to help students with dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia. Further, the grant funds helped to provide professional development in effective intervention programs and strategies to build capacity and sustainability among teaching staff. In July, 2007, the Washington State Legislature provided funding to continue the efforts of the Lorraine Wojahn Dyslexia Pilot Reading Program. Again, four schools received grants in the amount of $120,000 each.
Dyslexia Grant Schools and Districts (2007-2009)
Bremerton:
View Ridge Elementary School and
Mountain View Middle School
Hoquiam: Lincoln Elementary School
East Valley:
Trentwood Elementary School
Walla Walla: six elementary schools
Pilot Project Schools
(2005-2007)
Black Lake Elementary, Tumwater School District
Harrah Elementary, Mount Adams School District
Roosevelt Elementary, Tacoma School District
View Ridge Elementary, Bremerton School District
Summary Updates
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Resources |
The following websites provide helpful information for parents, teachers, and
other individuals who wish to find out more about dyslexia and other
language-based learning differences.
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For more information, contact:
Dr. Cheryl A. Young, Reading Specialist, OSPI
(email) cheryl.young@k12.wa.us
(phone) 360-725-6429 |
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