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1.1 Overview of the Structure of the Colorado Dyslexia Handbook
It should be noted that Colorado school districts have considerable autonomy in making decisions about diagnostic tools and instructional programs. Outside of specific legislation, such as Colorado’s Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act), the Colorado Department of Education does not endorse specific interim assessments, diagnostic tools, instructional programs or materials. As a result, this handbook does not provide lists of mandated or preferred products or programs. Instead, this handbook will guide users to the best assessment and evidence-based instructional practices founded on current science and research.
Throughout the handbook, the reader will find lists of, and links to, resources provided for information purposes only. The CDE neither endorses nor recommends specific resources, with the exception of the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) or CDE guidance documents.
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