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Virginia's Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities & Specific Learning Disability Supplementary Guide - Dyslexia: Frequently Asked Questions (Virginia Department of Education) February 2017

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Virginia's Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (PDF) Also available as Accessible Word Document (Word) – A resource for teachers and administrators as they address the educational needs of students with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD). These guidelines offer an overview of best practices for educating individuals with SLD. Parents of children with SLD may find this document useful as well.

Specific Learning Disability Supplementary Guide - Dyslexia: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) –  This document is designed to be a resource for teachers, administrators and parents to address the educational needs of students with dyslexia. It provides information on the resources and services available to students with dyslexia through general education, as well as any student with dyslexia who may qualify to receive services as a student with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).

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Collaboration Disability Characteristics Elementary Federal Laws High School Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Learning Disability Middle School Parent/Family Professional Resources Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504) State Laws