*Second part of pd, you must have attended the first session to join.* 

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

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 (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:

Educators in leadership roles such as:

• curriculum directors
• special education directors/administrators
• building administrators
• related services providers
• school psychologists
• coaches
• teacher leaders

* It is highly encouraged that participants attend as teams, and teams should include at least 1 individual who has decision-making capacity within the school or district.

Location: Virtual

Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? No