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Thank you, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), for your continuing efforts on behalf of children. I’m wondering why these new guidelines don’t include references or links to the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading (NJTSS-ER) or the New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook. Both of these NJDOE initiatives are grounded in research on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) practices for reading, but the examples in the Implementation Guidelines, especially in the NJTSS section, seem out of sync. For instance, one scenario describes a teacher reviewing screening data AFTER noticing a student’s reading difficulties and only then making an individual student referral. This approach is reactive, while an effective MTSS model should be PROACTIVE, using data-driven decisions to identify and close skill gaps early before they become reading difficulties. This PREVENTIVE approach is outlined in the NJTSS-ER framework and the Dyslexia Handbook. I respectfully ask that you prevent MTSS from being a “wait to fail” model. The dyslexic children of New Jersey deserve timely support. The state has made great progress in providing tools for this, but the tools need to aligned and well-coordinated. #saydyslexia #dyslexia
EDUCATORS & PARENTS: The newly released First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines reflect current research & best practices. Learn more about our resources focused on standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching & learning: tinyurl.com/mvzmb6rk #DAP
