Schools’ focus on dyslexia a good thing #dyslexia

After coming under fire following two stories by the Townsman, school Superintendent Sheldon Berman is discussing what changes will occur to resolve discrepancies in treatment in out-of-district placements in special education cases. A previous article by the newspaper spoke with parents whose children attended Landmark who felt they were treated differently, including being charged dissimilar prices for different services.

Berman and Stetson discussed some of the new programs, training and services the district is now providing and will be expanding on in the future to help children with special needs, specifically those with dyslexia.
~ AndoverTownsman.com

District by district, advocates are changing special education.

A lawyer for the school district stated that differential treatment is common in business and integral in negotiations. School officials now say that children with special needs will benefit greatly from big changes in their new policy, especially those with dyslexia. Most notably, these pupils will remain in-house during middle and high school.

Key Takeaways:

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Requesting a meeting with the school board and other politicians is a way to advocate actively.
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When it comes to having to file a law suit, the fights can be extensive when fighting for equal learning rights.
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School districts have to catch up with the times and the idea that not all students learn the same and find specialists for those with struggles.