The California Department of Education along with a group of key stakeholders has created a document "California Dyslexia Guidelines" and are in the process of developing a similar document for English learners with or without IEPs. This workshop will provide an overview of the "California Dyslexia Guidelines," with an emphasis on English Learners, as well as an update on the progress of the development of guidelines for English learners with or without IEPs.
Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education
Richard Gifford is an Education Programs Consultant with the California Department of Education. As a special education teacher, he provided literacy instruction and intervention to middle school students with reading disabilities. Richard also served as a reading coordinator, supporting... Read More →
Focused Monitoring & Technical Administrator of the Assistance V unit in the Special Education Divisio, California Department of Education
Dr. Theresa Costa Johansen is currently the administrator of the Focused Monitoring & Technical Assistance V unit in the Special Education Division, California Department of Education. Primary duties include coordination of specialized contracts and grants that support districts in... Read More →
