NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S TASK FORCE ON DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS IN ALBANY AND VIRTUALLY
Pursuant to Chapter 76 of the Laws of 2024, “The commissioner of education shall establish a task force to examine appropriate and effective evidence-based dyslexia and dysgraphia screening methods, reading interventions, and other educational supports for students in kindergarten through grade five. … The task force shall conduct … public hearings for the purpose of obtaining information from stakeholders and other interested parties including but not limited to speech pathologists, reading specialists, teachers, school administrators, and parents.”
The goal of this Task Force is to prepare a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations, due December 22, 2024. These hearings will engage stakeholders and the public and focus on screening methods, reading interventions, and educational supports.
Register to Testify at a Public Hearing
Albany Public Hearing
Monday, September 16, 2024
6:00–9:00 pm
Doors will open to the public at 5:00 pm
New York State Education Building
Chancellor's Hall
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Registration and Request to Testify Form - Albany
Zoom Public Hearing (Virtual)
Monday, September 23, 2024
6:00–9:00 pm