The general assembly finds that various educational advocacy groups, including parents of children identified as having dyslexia, have voiced concerns related to the adequacy and effectiveness of the methods and tools for identifying students who have dyslexia and the adequacy of the educational supports for these students. While there have been various efforts at both […]
As used in this article 20.5, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner of education” or “commissioner” means the office of the commissioner of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution. “Department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115. “Dyslexia” means a specific […]
The commissioner of education shall convene a working group for identification of and educational support for students with dyslexia to review data concerning the identification of and educational support for students with dyslexia and efforts in Colorado and other states to improve educational outcomes for students with dyslexia. In convening the working group, the commissioner […]
Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, the department shall implement a pilot program to develop and pilot screening and identification processes and intervention strategies for early identification of and support for students enrolled in kindergarten through third grade who may have dyslexia. The department shall consult with the working group concerning the design and implementation […]
