Dyslexia InformationN
The Arkansas State Legislature enacted Act 1294 of the 2013 regular
session to ensure that children with dyslexia have their needs met by all
Arkansas public school systems. ACT 1268 of 2015 amended parts of
the original legislation. The legislation defines dyslexia, describes
required screening and intervention, and lists required actions of the
state, education cooperatives, and school districts.
Rules Governing How to Meet the Needs of Children with Dyslexia
On July 15, 2016, the Arkansas State Board of Education gave final
approval to the Arkansas Department of Education Rules Governing
How to Meet the Needs of Children with Dyslexia.
Name of dyslexia intervention programs used during previous year (2024-2025) |
Note: These same programs will be used in Strong-Huttig SD 2025-2026 school year. |
Total number of students identified as exhibiting the characteristics of dyslexia (2024-2025) |
17 |
Total number of students receiving dyslexia interventions during previous year (2024-2025) |
17 |
ditional Resources
What is Dyslexia? TedEd video by Kelli Sandman-Hurley
Arkansas Department of Education
International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council
International Dyslexia Association
For further information email Melody McMellon, Dyslexia Interventionist, or call 870-797-2321.