2. Arkansas Department of Education
Learning Services May 27, Dyslexia, Computer Science & Transitional Courses
----- Meeting Notes (5/27/15 08:15) -----
Good morning
Thank you for joining us to discuss Curriculum and Instruction topics for the school year. This presentation will be recorded and uploaded to the Arkansas Department of Education website on the Curriuclum and Instruction page.
Each of you should have a question/answer button on your screen. We do have 3 panelist who are monitoring you questions and will provide feedback.
Vicki King- Dyslexia Specialist
Anthony Owen- Comp Sc
Arkansas Department of Education

3. Dyslexia ACT 1268
Vision remains the same to provide early intervention to students with characteristics of dyslexia
Clearly defines interventionist and dyslexia program

4. Dyslexia Awareness Professional Development
All certified teachers should complete dyslexia awareness professional development by JUNE 30th for the school year

5. Dyslexia Interventionist
ALL DISTRICTS
“Dyslexia interventionist” means a school district or public school employee trained in a dyslexia program, such as a:
(i) Dyslexia therapist;
(ii) Dyslexia specialist;
(iii) Reading interventionist;
(iv) Certified teacher; or
(v) Tutor or paraprofessional working under the supervision of a certified teacher;

6. Dyslexia Program
ALL DISTRICTS "Dyslexia program" means explicit, direct instruction that is:
(A) Systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle that targets the specific needs of the student without presuming prior skills of knowledge of the student;
(B) Systematic, multisensory, and research-based;
(C) Offered in a small group setting to teach students the components of reading instruction, including without limitation:
(i) Phonemic awareness to enable a student to detect, segment, blend, and manipulate sounds in spoken language;
(ii) Graphophonemic knowledge for teaching the letter-sound plan of English;
(iii) The structure of the English language that includes morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics;
(iv) Linguistic instruction directed toward proficiency and fluency with the patterns of language so that words and sentences are carriers of meaning; and
(v) Strategies that students use for decoding, encoding, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension; and
(D)(i) Delivered with fidelity.

7. Dyslexia Resource Guide
June 3- Dyslexia Resource Guide Committee appointed by the Commissioner of Education shall update and maintain the guide
Law outlines different organizations that have representatives on the committee with 3 professionals from the field appointed by the Commissioner of Education
ADE will use the committee to assist in clarifying components of the law in the Dyslexia Resource Guide
Suggestions to assist schools with implementing the law and assisting students

8. Initial Screening ALL DISTRICTS Using DIBELS or equivalent screener
Phonological and phonemic awareness;
Sound symbol recognition;
Alphabet knowledge;
Decoding skills;
Rapid naming skills; and
Encoding skills
Who:
Shall screen each kindergarten student through grade 2 (K-2)
When a student in grade 3 or higher has difficulty, as noted by a classroom teacher, in one of the screening areas

9. Screening or Evaluations
Initial Screening is required for all students in K-2 and identified struggling readers in 3-12 (DIBELS or equivalent screener)
Level 1 Dyslexia Screening – Classroom teacher, reading specialist or dyslexia interventionist
Level 2 Dyslexia Screening – School based Identification- Outlined in Resource Guide
At Risk- Begin RTI process, provide information to parents

10. Reporting by School District
Reported in APSCN
Date of Level II evaluation
Yes or No for services
Pulled in Cycle 7 – June LS

11. Dyslexia Specialist (Contacts)
Dyslexia Specialist at all Coops
Little Rock and Pulaski County – Dyslexia Contacts
Vicki King, Dyslexia Specialist ADE
Dyslexia Website
International Dyslexia Association
Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative
Hosted a Dyslexia Program Caravan
ESC Works- Search Dyslexia

12. Computer Science ACT 187
Vision to promote Computer Science and STEM education in Arkansas
Computer Science Task Force appointed by Governor Hutchison is making recommendations

13. Computer Science Courses
Beginning in high schools shall offer at least one computer science course at the high school level. LS
ONLY 4 Courses Approved:
Essentials of Computer Programming
Computer Science or Business license
Computer Science and Mathematics
Math license
Computer Science or Business license
AP Computer Science
IB Computer Science

14. Computer Science Licensure
Praxis 5651
First Testing Window June 15-26
Testing Out (ALP)- Add to existing standard teaching license (excludes technical permits)
Contact: Karli Saracini
for more specific information regarding licensure.

15. Computer Science Funding ACT 189
LS million
Grants up to $20,000 to assist schools in developing their Computer Science programs
Must teach on your campus one of the approved courses within the next two years
Emphasis on professional development and building capacity
Curriculum
Competitions or Activities to build interest
Hardware not to exceed class set

16. MATH Smart Core & Core Changes
Mathematics – 4 units (or 3 units of math and 1 unit of Computer Science*) At least one MATH unit must be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Fourth math - Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics, Algebra III, Calculus, Computer Science and Mathematics, Linear Systems and Statistics, Transitional Math Ready, Mathematical Applications and Algorithms, Pre-Calculus, or an Advanced Placement mathematics - Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable.
CORE
Mathematics – 4 units (or 3 units of math and 1 unit of Computer Science*)
Algebra I (or Algebra A & Algebra B - each may be counted as one unit of the 4 unit requirement)
Geometry (or Geometry A & Geometry B - each may be counted as one unit of the 4 unit requirement)

17. SCIENCE Smart Core & Core Changes
Science – 3 units with lab experience (or 2 units with lab experience and 1 unit of Computer Science*)
Biology – 1 unit
Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics – 2 units
CORE
Science – 3 units (or 2 units with lab experience and 1 unit of Computer Science*)
Biology - 1 unit
Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics – at least 1 unit
other ADE approved science

18. Computer Science Smart Core & Core
*Computer Science – (optional) A flex unit of Computer Science and Mathematics, Essentials of Computer Programming, AP Computer Science, or IB Computer Science may replace the 4th math requirement or the 3rd science requirement. Two distinct units of the computer science courses
listed above may replace the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement. If the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement have been met through other coursework, any of the computer science courses listed above may be used for career focus credit.

19. College and Career Readiness and Transitional Courses
Vision is to provide rigorous courses to prepare students for college who have not met College and Career Readiness by their Senior year
Goal is for Higher Education to acknowledge the courses as college remediation

20. College and Career Determination
College/Career Readiness Assessments:
PARCC Algebra II
PARCC 11th ELA/Literacy
ACT
PLAN
COMPASS
ASSET
PSAT
SAT
See cut scores: LS
Determine prior to a student’s senior year
Transitional courses must be offered to students who do not meet CCR determination based on assessment

21. Literacy & Math Transition Options
Math Options:
SREB Math Ready (SREB Training Required)
Algebra III
Literacy Options:
SREB Literacy Ready (SREB Training Required)
Transitional Literacy for College & Career Readiness
12 English/Transition (transition modules integrated & SREB Training Required) English Credit

22. Math Ready (SREB) Professional Development this summer LS-15-047
3 days this summer with 2 follow-up webinars
Detailed curriculum to build math knowledge and prepare for College Algebra
Smart Core- 4th math credit
Approximate cost to districts for consumables is $200.00
District would need technology
Students need TI84 Calculator
Link to course information:

23. Literacy Ready (SREB) Professional Development this summer LS-15-047
3 days this summer with 2 follow-up webinars
Curriculum is written as a rigorous literacy course-difficult text
Career Focus Credit (Not English replacement)
District would need technology
6 Units: 2 social science, 2 English, 2 Science

24. Math and Literacy Training (SREB) May sign-up for PD through ESC Works Account
Arkansas State University
June 9-11
Math Ready #241297
Literacy Ready #241301
Benton High School
June 16-18
Math Ready #241734
Literacy Ready #241747
Fayetteville High School
June 16-18
Math Ready #241236
Literacy Ready #241246
Univ. of Ark at Monticello
July 7-9
Math Ready #241248
Literacy Ready #241250

25. Available Stipends Teaching all 6 modules of Literacy Ready
Stipends for training and participation
Teaching Math Ready with fidelity
Stacy Smith

26. Thank You! Curriculum and Instruction Unit 501-682-1991
Stacy Smith
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Vicki King
Dyslexia Specialist
Anthony Owen
Computer Science and Math Specialist
Thomas Coy
Public School Program Advisor