Teacher professional development and training

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-67.2-1., under Chapter 16-67.2 Education of Children with Dyslexia and Related Disorders.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-67.2-1.

No later than September 1, 2021, the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop and make available on its website resources to assist school districts in developing a program to ensure all teachers and school administrators have access to materials to support professional awareness of best practices on:

(1) Recognition of the characteristics of dyslexia, related disorders, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia; and

(2) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia, related disorders, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.