Our Goals
Decoding Dyslexia – NJ is a grassroots movement driven by NJ families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within our public schools. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in NJ public schools.
We advocate for:
- Expanded and improved access to early screening tests for dyslexia
- Mandatory dyslexia remediation programs, which can be accessed by both general and special education populations
- Access to appropriate “assistive technologies” in the public school setting for students with dyslexia
Goals we have achieved to date:
- A universal definition and understanding of “dyslexia” in the state education code (N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3)
- Mandatory teacher training on dyslexia, its warning signs and appropriate intervention strategies (N.J.S. 18A:6-131)
- Mandatory early screening tests for dyslexia (N.J.S. 18A:40-5.1, et seq.)
- Spreading awareness and offering families a variety of opportunities to connect, share experiences, and gain insights and resources:
- A Facebook Page reaching over 8,000 followers
- Parent/educator workshops and events
- Community roundtable discussions
- Parent networking sessions after our monthly business meetings
DD-NJ Advocacy in Action!
DD-NJ with Timothy Lynagh, Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director for Rep Christopher Smith (NJ)
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DD-NJ with former US Representative Rush Holt (NJ)
DD-NJ with Brendan Hennessey, Legislative Assistant for Representative Frank Pallone (NJ)
TOMORROW 12/1 -- LIVE Broadcast on December 1st at 3:00 pm for the historic launch of the bipartisan NJ Legislative Disabilities Caucus. Caucus Chair Senate President Stephen Sweeney, other legislators, and advocates from the disability community will speak in a livestreamed press conference. The purpose of the Legislative Disability Caucus is to serve as a bipartisan forum within the New Jersey Legislature for lawmakers and their staff to consider the impact on the disability community when shaping ALL public policies in the Garden State.
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If you have struggled to make sense of your child's evaluations, or wondered if an assessment was valid or really tested a particular skill, like decoding or reading comprehension, check out this webinar from Smart Speech Therapy LLC.
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Title: Measurement and Interpretation of Standardized Reading Assessments for Professionals and Parents Click for Handouts Abstract: This webinar provides an overview of popular reading tests andEnjoy this fun Dyslexia Awareness Video! Last month DDNJ participated in the #goredfordylsexia campaign. They created a fun wrap up video with many of the participating groups from around the globe. More videos are promised. Enjoy!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY-Nov 16, 2020:
Parents' ability to fight for your child might be in danger because of a recent opinion from the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.
"The Committee's opinion states it would be unethical for non-lawyer advocates to “represent” students or “speak on their behalf” in IEP meetings and mediation conferences."
Stop the opinion from taking away your ability to fight for your child by writing to the Committee by November 16, 2020. Email your comments ASAP and let them know both non-attorney advocates and attorneys are vital to protect your parent and child's rights. Email to:
Comments.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
See this link for more details: myemail.constantcontact.com/--Call-To-Action--NJ-Supreme-Court-Seeks-Parent-Feedback-on-Opinion-5...
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Plus, Join Us November 12 for Virtual Town Hall on Special Education New Jersey Supreme Court Seeks Comments On Role Of Non-Lawyers In Special Education Greetings! If you are a parent of a child who rURGENT ACTION NEEDED by Nov 16, 2020:
Parents' ability to fight for your child might be in danger because of a recent opinion from the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.
"The Committee's opinion states it would be unethical for non-lawyer advocates to “represent” students or “speak on their behalf” in IEP meetings and mediation conferences."
Stop the opinion from taking away your ability to fight for your child by writing to the Committee by November 16, 2020. Email your comments ASAP and let them know both non-attorney advocates and attorneys are vital to protect your parent and child's rights. Email to:
Comments.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
See this link for more details: myemail.constantcontact.com/--Call-To-Action--NJ-Supreme-Court-Seeks-Parent-Feedback-on-Opinion-5...
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Plus, Join Us November 12 for Virtual Town Hall on Special Education New Jersey Supreme Court Seeks Comments On Role Of Non-Lawyers In Special Education Greetings! If you are a parent of a child who rDoes your district's reading program include the necessary components of what makes for "good instruction" for ALL learners? The K-3 Core Instruction Analysis Tool, part of the new PD resources (see posts below), provides a framework to analyze the research-based
components of core instruction. Does your district's program contain all the necessary pieces?
www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/dyslexia/Sess1/NJTSS%20K-3%20Core%20Instructional%20Analysis%...
Now that you got the memo (yesterday's post -- you see what we did there 😉 ) check out the webinars, activities, resources and tools as a companion to The New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Early Literacy Development
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Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities - Professional Development
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Offices of Special Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Policy and Procedure: phone: (609) 376-9060 Professional Development: phone: (609) 376-9084 Both: fax: (609) 984-8422Educators and Parents! Make sure your district knows about the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education's new webinar series on The NJ Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Early Literacy Development. The webinars will guide educators and families through the process of identifying dyslexia and reading disabilities, and highlights best practices for screening, assessing, and instructing students with reading challenges. Click for the memo:
www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2020/nov/5/New%20Webinar%20Series%20to%20Support%20Families%20and...
There were so many good things to share during October, the awareness month for dyslexia and learning disabilities. Here's another from AIM Institute for Learning & Research.
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31 Days of Literacy Learning Flipbook - AIM Institute for Learning & Research
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31 Days of Literacy Learning Flipbook - The AIM Institute for Learning & Research translates evidence-based literacy strategies into classroom practices through teacher training.UPDATE: PRESENTATION LINK IS IN THE COMMENTS
TODAY AT 3:00 pm ET: Advocating for Students with Dyslexia
Special ed attorney Wrightslaw Pete Wright will help you learn how to navigate the special ed process and advocate for students with dyslexia. No registration required and two ways to view -- IDA Facebook page at
International Dyslexia Association or the IDA YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/internationaldyslexiaassociation
International Dyslexia Association
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Promoting literacy through research, education, and advocacy because everyone deserves to read. Join us on October 17th for the RED Soiree. Learn more at www...Check us out on Instagram!
