From DPI: “The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking public comment on a draft of an informational guidebook on dyslexia and related conditions. To view the draft guidebook and online comment form, visit the DPI’s website at https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook.
“For more information, and for a full news release, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2021/dyslexia-guidebook-public-comment-wisconsin.”
“Wisconsin 2019 Act 86 (Act 86) requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to collaborate with an advisory committee comprised of individuals representing the Wisconsin Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WIBIDA) and the Wisconsin State Reading Association (WSRA) to create an informational guidebook about dyslexia and related conditions. As required by Act 86, the guidebook will contain:
- Screening processes and tools available to identify dyslexia and related conditions
- Interventions and instructional strategies that have been shown to improve academic performance of pupils with dyslexia and related conditions
- Resources and services related to dyslexia and related conditions
“No later than December 2021, the informational guidebook will be shared on DPI’s website and must be linked to by each Wisconsin school district. In addition to email communications from DPI to district leaders, availability of the final informational guidebook will be announced through DPI-ConnectEd. Click here to sign-up to receive DPI-ConnectEd, DPI’s newsletter.
“Act 86 requires the informational guidebook be updated every three years.”
