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Position Papers
10 Maxims on the Science of Reading by Dr. G. Reid Lyon
10 Maxims: What We’ve Learned So Far About How Children Learn to Read
Association for Library Service to Children
ALSC – “Creating Dyslexic-Friendly Children’s Libraries”
California Association of School Psychologists
CASP Position Paper – “Dyslexia and Assembly Bill 1369”
CASP – “Frequently Asked Questions California Dyslexia Guidelines”
California Speech Language Hearing Association
CSHA Position Paper – “Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists with Respect to Literacy in Children and Adolescents in California”
CSU Center for the Advancement of Reading and Writing
CSU Center for the Advancement of Reading and Writing – “Dyslexia: An Introduction”
International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association’s “Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading” define what all teachers of reading need to know and be able to do to teach all students to read proficiently. The IDA Standards were written for two main audiences: classroom educators and dyslexia specialists. IDA has written separate narratives for each audience.
International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction
IFERI ‘Inform’ Factsheets:
IFERI Inform No.1 The Synthetic Phonics Teaching Principles
IFERI Inform No.2 READING RECOVERY: Is it efficacious and effective?
IFERI Inform No.3 How Children Learn to Read
IFERI Inform No.4 Research Findings in Reading Instruction are Settled Science
International Literacy Association
Literacy Leadership Brief: Meeting the Challenges of Early Phonics Instruction
Resolutions
California State PTA – “Dyslexia: Addressing the Educational Implications in Public Schools”
California State PTA – “Equitable Literacy for All Students”
Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD – “Recognizing and Addressing the Educational Implications of Dyslexia in LAUSD Schools”