We Are Decoding Dyslexia Maryland: 14 Chapters, Stronger Together

Decoding Dyslexia Maryland is a parent-led, grassroots movement driven by families concerned about reading instruction and interventions for all students, including those with dyslexia, in Maryland Public Schools.

COVID-19 Response & Recovery

Maryland's Education Recovery Plan

Both the State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Education released plans on May 6 to recover and resume the economy and education. The major difference between the state recovery plan and the education recovery plan is that the state plan includes minimum requirements that MUST be met and the education plan does not.
Resources to Stay Informed
  1. Federal, State and Local Guidance, Information and Resources
  2. Maryland's Continuity of Learning Plans for each of the 24 school districts.  The Padlet includes special education information and resources district by district.
  3. TAKE ACTION PAGE: Federal and State action items are listed here included a response to the DRAFT Education Recovery Plan for Maryland.  
  4. Remote Learning Padlet: Resources and information with a focus on dyslexia and reading.  Resources are digital and non-digital for use at home with your children and/or students.
Please let us know how we can help you and your family: DecodingdyslexiaMD@gmail.com

READING & DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK BILL Dies in Senate After Early Adjournment by Legislature

Delegate Eric Luedtke and Senator Katie Fry Hester introduced HB 718 and SB 575, sponsored by Delegate Eric Luedtke & Katie Fry Hester.  We appreciate their investment in pulling the best practices for reading and dyslexia in a handbook that is accessible to all.

Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Maryland Legislature adjourned Sine Die in mid-March.  the legislation was deferred until late May or perhaps the next session.  It's unclear at this time what legislation will be considered when the legislature resumes in late May.  

Maryland to Screen & Intervene for Kindergarten Students

Listen to educators, legislators, parents & students as they explain how reading screening and early interventions can help students who are at risk of reading difficulties and disabilities like dyslexia.
Listen to the DDMD origin story and learn about why parents and students across Maryland (and across the country) join together to raise their voices for students with dyslexia.  We know what to do: so let's do it.

Where to Find Help for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia

Please connect with your local Decoding Dyslexia Maryland chapter to learn more about supports for families along with how you can put your boots on the ground to change reading instruction in Maryland. LOCAL CHAPTERS

Ready to Read Screen & Intervene Legislation Signing Ceremony

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Thanks to these students and their parents, teachers and community partners, the Ready to Read bill passed the House and Senate unanimously. #soallcanread
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ESOL teacher Diana Gough, Prince George's County Chapter Leader, presented to the Prince George's County Delegation Education Committee, Chaired by Delegate Alonzo Washington in January 2019.
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Delegation's Education Subcommittee in February. Pictured above are Diana Gough and Delegation Chair, Delegate Alonzo Washington, D-Prince Georges.
Delegate Eric Luedtke and Senator Craig Zucker, sponsors of the Ready to Read bills, talk about the unanimous House vote for SB 734 on March 27th!  #soallcanread 
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Ameer Baraka supports the Ready to Read Act and asks Governor Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford for their support to screen kids for reading difficulties early! Follow Ameer on Twitter @ameerbaraka
Delegate Luedtke Drops House Bill 690: Ready to Read! 85 cosponsors!!
Decoding Dyslexia Maryland Frederick County's Dynamic Duo delivers testimony to the Kirwan Commission during its last public forum in November 2018. With laughs and honesty delivered with the true spirit of fierce advocates, the girls supported the Ready to Read Act and related how reading screening would have helped them get the help they needed.