FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

John L. Winn

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

DONNA G. CALLAWAY

JULIA L. JOHNSON

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

PHOEBE RAULERSON

LINDA K. TAYLOR

Contact Information:

Name: Heather Diamond

M E M O R A N D U M

Sheryl Sandvoss

Telephone: (850) 245-0478

Email: heather.diamond@fldoe.org

TO:

Exceptional Student Education Directors

sheryl.sandvoss@fldoe.org

FROM:

Bambi J. Lockman

K12: 2005-163

DATE:

December 8, 2005

SUBJECT:

Rigorous Reading Research Requirement for Students with Disabilities

In an effort to provide further guidance as districts work to increase the proficiency of all students,

the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services has developed a Question and Answer

document entitled Rigorous Reading Requirements for Students with Disabilities. The attached

document helps clarify any additional concerns faced by districts as they continue to meet rigorous

reading requirements for students with disabilities.

Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact Heather Diamond or

Sheryl Sandvoss, Program Specialists, Florida Department of Education, by telephone at (850) 245-

0478 or by electronic mail at heather.diamond@fldoe.org and sheryl.sandvoss@fldoe.org.

BJL/hdt

Attachment

cc: Reading

Coordinators

BAMBI J. LOCKMAN

Chief

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Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

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325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0475 • www.fldoe.org