New Site Devoted to Dyslexia Resources Goes Live

A statewide AEA team has developed a new Google site with resources to support educators who serve students identified with dyslexia and families to provide support to their children.

Resources on the site include:

• Definition of dyslexia in the State of Iowa and possible indicators
• Presentation for educators on dyslexia
• Letter for parents about the services that LEAs and AEAs can provide for a student with reading concerns
• Information about seeking a diagnosis
• Web, books and DVD tools

An expert group that included Wendy Robinson - Heartland AEA, Director of Instructional Services, Jen Sigrist - Van Meter CSD, Director of Learning and Innovation, and Deb Vail - Heartland AEA, Media/Instructional Technology Consultant identified and developed the resources on behalf of Collaborating for Iowa’s Kids (C4K) to address a need in the system. Content was vetted by C4K Work Team Co-Chairs, AEA Educational Services Directors, AEA Special Education Directors, and AEA Media Directors.