Oregon Department Of Education SB 612: Plan For Universal Screening For Risk Factors Of Dyslexia

On September 30, 2016, the Oregon Department of Education submitted this plan for dyslexia risk factor screening in accordance with SB 612, which directed the Department of Education to hire a Dyslexia Specialist to provide school districts with support and resources that are necessary to assist students with dyslexia and their families. The plan's three objectives include screening every kindergartner of first grader for risk factors of dyslexia, providing guidance for notifications sent by school districts to parents of students who are identified as being at risk for dyslexia, and identifying screening tests that are cost effective while still . . .