North Dakota’s Dyslexia Screening Law: A Vital Update for K-1 Assessment Practices

Course Purpose

Increase awareness of North Dakota’s Dyslexia Screening Law (Module 7), so K-1 assessment practices better align with the law.

Course Learning Objectives

🎯At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the four different types of reading assessments and understand the value of conducting an assessment audit.

• Identify the root causes of reading difficulties using the Simple View of Reading and decision-making tools to determine a student’s lowest skill deficit.

• Analyze and interpret foundational literacy assessments, including phonemic awareness, letter-sound, and nonsense word screening measures.

• Use state guidance and reflection tools to support effective literacy assessment practices, including awareness of North Dakota’s Dyslexia Screening Law and assessment audit resources.

 Contact Emily at emily.koterba@k12.nd.us for more informaiton or questions.

This course is worth 1.5 hours. You may be able to use these hours toward Cafeteria Credit through VCSU.