Description: This 3 Part Training Series is designed to help participants unpack evaluation legalities, practices, and procedures around Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in line with Ohio’s Plan-“Each Child Means Each Child & Connection to the Dyslexia Law”

Category: Special Education

Objectives:

• Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legislative requirements for Specific Learning Disability (SLD).
• Participants will unpack myths and facts relating to identification practices (throughout the training).
• Participants will leverage Ohio’s Plan Each Child Means Each Child to explore issues of equity relating to identification practices.
• Considerations for SLD identification for students who present with competing concerns (e.g., twice exceptional, mental health, dyslexia profile, etc.).
• Participants will engage in community of practice activities with other colleagues around local control (district/school), policies & procedures for identification.

Recommended Audience: District/school leaders and educational teams will explore & examine SLD legislation, myths/facts, policies & procedures, practices, & access (equity) when conducting SLD evaluations. Participants will also connect SLD evaluation practices with Dyslexia Law requirements.

Location: Virtual. Zoom link in registration confirmation.