Addressing Dyslexia in Public Schools: Breaking Down, Understanding, and Implementing the California Dyslexia Guidelines

Dyslexia affects thousands of students across California schools, yet many educators and administrators are still working to understand how to effectively identify, support, and serve these students. The California Dyslexia Guidelines provide a roadmap for ensuring early intervention, appropriate assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices—but implementing them requires clarity and practical strategies.

In this webinar, Gabi and Sundee will walk you through:

• Overview of Dyslexia & the Guidelines – Learn how dyslexia is defined, the different types, common characteristics across age groups, and why specific identification matters for student success.

• Identifying Students with Dyslexia – Explore universal screening practices beginning in kindergarten, progress monitoring through MTSS/RtI, and steps for conducting individual assessments when appropriate.

• Tools & Best Practices – Understand the key components of effective screening tools, evidence-based instructional methods, and assessment strategies used by school psychologists, special educators, and reading specialists.

• Legal & Educational Considerations – Gain insight into the state’s requirements for addressing dyslexia within general and special education settings.

Webinar Sessions | 8:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.

Session 1 | October 17, 2025

Session 2 | October 24, 2025

Session 3 | October 31, 2025

This program is designed for school administrators, general and special education leaders, classroom teachers, and student services staff who play a role in identifying and supporting students with dyslexia.

Who Should Attend:

Assistant Superintendents of Educational Services - Directors of Special Education and/or Student Services - Special Education Coordinators - Program Specialists - Case Carriers - School Site Administrators - SELPA Personnel - Directors of Special Services - Directors of Pupil Services - School Psychologists - BCBAs - Special Education Teachers

Registration: $249 per person (credit card payment only) 

Cancellations must be received in writing by 10/10/2025 to receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued after this date.

Access to each recording will be accessible for a limited time. 

These webinars are offered to district, COE and SELPA employees only.