| Item Title: | Proclamation: National Dyslexia Awareness Month - October | | Item Type: | Consent | | Background: | Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. One in ten people have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, or mixing up similar words. It is not due to a lack of intelligence or a desire to learn.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has increased awareness across the country to ensure that teachers are trained in a structured literacy approach. With a structured literacy approach, individuals with dyslexia can and do learn successfully.
Dyslexia occurs in people of all background and intellectual levels. People who are very bright can have dyslexia. They are often capable or even gifted in areas such as art, computer science, design, drama, electronics, math, mechanics, music, physics, sales, and sports.
| | AUSD LCAP Goals: | 1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services. | | Fund Codes: | | Fiscal Analysis
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N/A | | Recommendation: | Approve as submitted. | | | | AUSD Guiding Principle: | #1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success. | | Submitted By: | Sara Stone, Chief Academic Officer |
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