- Los Angeles Unified School District
- LAUSD Dyslexia
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Dyslexia Awareness
LAUSD Dyslexia Support Plan
Assembly Bill 1369
Dyslexia is a language-based disability that exists on a continuum and is characterized by difficulties in learning how to read fluently. Students with Dyslexia can also experience difficulties with oral language, spelling, and writing skills.Addressing the needs of struggling readers requires a wide range of supports at schools and at home. With appropriate identification, tailored instruction, dedication, and support from family, teachers, and community members, individuals with Dyslexia can improve their reading skills and succeed in school and life.
High Quality First Instruction
Certificates of Completion can be printed on My Professional Learning Network (MyPLN) for professional development facilitators only.
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» Dyslexia Module
Click here to access the Basics of Dyslexia Module.
Click below to access the dyslexia module handouts
- Dyslexia Module Handouts
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The Basics of Dyslexia Powerpoint
The Basics of Dyslexia Facilitator's Guide
Handout 1 - Stop and Jot
Handout 2 - Characteristics of Dyslexia
Handout 3 - Students with Dyslexia Have Difficulty
Handout 4 - Reflection Time
Handout 5 - What If I Suspect My Student Has Dyslexia
Handout 6 - Accommodations in an IEP May Include
Handout 7 - 3-2-1 Key Ideas
Handout 8 - Dyslexia General Awareness Registration Guide
Handout 9 - Dyslexia Guidelines Contents
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Parent Resources
Below you will find multiple resources and information to help increase your understanding about Dyslexia and how you can better support your child with reading difficulties.
Click on the links below to learn more.
- 1 - What is Dyslexia?
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DOCUMENTS
CNN Reporter Succeeds with Dyslexia
African American PhD's Success with Dyslexia
IDA-Dyslexia Basics (Información Básica Sobre Dislexia)
VIDEOS
Embracing Dyslexia / Aceptando la Dislexia
General Awareness Video on Dyslexia (Entire video)
Introduction (Chapter 1 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Laws and Guidelines (Chapter 2 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
What is Dyslexia? (Chapter 3 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Early Indicators (Chapter 4 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Social Emotional Challenges (Chapter 5 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Support (Chapter 6 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Resources (Chapter 7 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
WEBSITES
- 2 - Who Does Dyslexia Affect?
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DOCUMENTS
IDA-Dyslexia in Adolescents and Adults (IDA-Dislexia en Adolecentes y Adultos)
IDA-Dyslexia in Adolescents and Adults (English version)
Student Voices:VIDEOS
Child and Parent Point of View
What is it Like to Have Dyslexia
Video sobre joven explicando la Dislexia
Parent Voices:
VIDEOS
Parenting a Child with DyslexiaParents of Children with Dyslexia
- 3 - Where Do I Get More Information on Dyslexia?
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Documents
Resources to Learn More Information About Dyslexia
Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia
Videos
Cómo afecta la Dislexia a los niños | La Dislexia en la infancia
Video sobre como identificar a un estudiante con Dislexia
LAUSD Parent and Community Services
http://dyslexia.yale.edu/advocacy/ycdc-initiatives/multicultural-outreach/
Neuhaus Education Center-Parnet FAQs
LAUSD Dyslexia Policy Bulletin BUL-045788.0
- 4 - How Do I Support My Struggling Reader at Home?
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Documents
Fun Ideas to Try at Home to Strengthen Your Child's Learning/Actividades Para el Hogar
Learning Strategies to Support Your Child at Home (See "Learning Objective #3" of the Parent Module)
Learn About Social-Emotional Strategies Used to Support Your Child at Home
In addition to the supports provided at the school site, students with Dyslexia can also benefit from the help of technology. Here are some available online applications to help students and parents with the learning process.
Videos
Estrategias para trabajar la Dislexia
WEBSITES
In Microsoft Tools for Dyslexia you will find various approachable techniques to support students who are struggling readers. Students with Dyslexia are usually visual spatial learners and process information in a visual manner. These online tools can help improve reading fluency, writing, and comprehension. Free to educators and students!
- 5 - How Does LAUSD Support My Struggling Reader?
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Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Documents
Multi-tiered Systems of Support Summary SheetHigh Quality First Instruction
At a Glance: Classroom Accommodations for Students With Dyslexia
The Microsoft Dyslexia Awareness mini course in Partnership with Made by Dyslexia
Classroom Resources that Employ Structured Literacy
Special Education Services Documents
Does Your Child Need Special Education?
Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) Documents
Student Support and Progress Team Informational PowerPointStudent Support and Progress Team Levels of Support
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» Dyslexia Parent Workshops
Elementary and Secondary Schools Link
Click here to access the PowerPoint presentation and related resources.
* Having trouble accessing the resources on this page? Please login to your LAUSD Google acoount.
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» Dyslexia Public Service Announcements
- Dyslexia Public Service Announcements
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Public Service Announcements
Adult Korean (Subtitled)
Kids Korean (Subtitled)
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School Resources
Below you will find multiple resources and information about Dyslexia and how you can better support students with reading difficulties.
Click on the links below to learn more.
- Support for students with dyslexia and distance learning
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University of Florida Literacy Institute Virtual Teaching Hub
https://education.ufl.edu/ufli/virtual-teaching/main/
95% Group Remote Learning Resources (account creation needed)
https://www.95percentgroup.com/at-home-resources
Heggerty Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7md7J-Hl65IjZZCg-wN4YA
Heggerty at Home E-Learning
- Secondary Student Support
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Support for secondary students www.lainterventionproject.com
- 1 - What is Dyslexia?
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DOCUMENTS
Good First Instructions Coupled with Early Prevention and Intervention
CNN Reporter Succeeds with Dyslexia
African American PhD's Success with Dyslexia
VIDEOS
Embracing Dyslexia/Aceptando la Dislexia
General Awareness Video on Dyslexia (Entire video)
Introduction (Chapter 1 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Laws and Guidelines (Chapter 2 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
What is Dyslexia? (Chapter 3 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Early Indicators (Chapter 4 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Social Emotional Challenges (Chapter 5 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Support (Chapter 6 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
Resources (Chapter 7 from General Awareness Video on Dyslexia)
WEBSITES
- 2 - Who Does Dyslexia Affect?
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DOCUMENTS
Characteristics of Dyslexia by Age Range
Secondary Consequences of Dyslexia
IDA-Dyslexia in Adolescents and Adults (English version)
Student Voices:
VIDEOS
Child and Parent Point of View
What is it Like to Have Dyslexia
Interview - Teen with Dyslexia
Parent Voices:
VIDEOS
Parenting a Child with Dyslexia
- 3 - Where Do I Get More Information on Dyslexia?
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Documents
Frequently Asked Questions about Dyslexia
LAUSD Parent and Community Resources
Resources to Learn More Information About Dyslexia
http://dyslexia.yale.edu/advocacy/ycdc-initiatives/multicultural-outreach/
- 4 - How Can Parents Support Their Struggling Reader at Home?
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Documents
Learning strategies to support your child at home (See "Learning Objective #3" of the Parent Module)
In addition to the supports provided at the school site, students with Dyslexia can also benefit from the help of technology. Here are some available online applications to help students and parents with the learning process.
Learn About Social-Emotional Strategies Used to Support Your Child at Home
Fun Ideas to try at Home to strengthen your child’s learning/Actividades Para el Hogar
Websites
In Microsoft Tools for Dyslexia you will find various approachable techniques to support students who are struggling readers. Students with Dyslexia are usually visual spatial learners and process information in a visual manner. These online tools can help improve reading fluency, writing, and comprehension. Free to educators and students!
- 5 - How Does LAUSD Support Struggling Readers?
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Multi-tiered Systems of Support Documents
Multi-tiered Systems of Support Summary SheetDistrict Resources and Supports for School Sites
High Quality First Instruction
Dyslexia and Executive Function
At a Glance: Classroom Accommodations for Students With Dyslexia
Classroom Resources that Employ Structured Literacy
Other Structured Literacy Classroom Resources
David Kilpatrick - Equipped for Reading Success
Anita Archer - Explicit Instruction
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology for Reading
Microsoft Learning Tools (free to all district students and employees)
LAUSD's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive Technology Lending Libraries
The Microsoft Dyslexia Awareness mini course in Partnership with Made by Dyslexia
Special Education Services Documents
Does Your Child Need Special Education?
Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) Documents
Student Support and Progress Team Summary SheetStudent Support and Progress Team Levels of Support
WEBSITES
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI)
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Contacts
Susan Spillane, Specialist, Elementary Instruction
Lela Rondeau, Coordinator, TK-12 Instruction, Division of Special Education
