Table 4: Reading as part of IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

 

 

Session Repeats

The Power of “Reading Terms”: Use IDEA legal criteria to advocate for reading instruction on an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Knowing what IDEA includes for reading, evaluations and skills and evidence can support parents in advocating.

Resources: 

DD Roundtable Powerpoint

IEP Reading Goals

Tracey Morgan with Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts and A Bright IDEA Advocates has over 25 years’ experience as a professional Advocate and COPAA member. She has training in RAVE-O and Wilson Reading System and is a DDMA team leader. She regularly provides IEP Basics for the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA.