Application for the Washington State Dyslexia Advisory Council 2020-22

The purpose of the Washington State Dyslexia Advisory Council
(RCW 28A.300) and (E2SSB 6162)
The superintendent of public instruction shall convene a dyslexia advisory council to advise the superintendent on matters relating to dyslexia in an academic setting. The council must include interested stakeholders including, but not limited to, literacy and dyslexia experts, special education experts, primary school teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, representatives of school boards, and representatives of nonprofit organizations with expertise in dyslexia. Members of the council must serve without compensation.
By January 15, 2022, the council must review school district implementation of screenings and their use of multi-tiered systems of support to provide interventions as required under section 2 of this act, and report to the superintendent of public instruction with updates on its recommendations for the best practices and sample educational information required under subsection (3) of this section.

Additional Expectations of the Washington State Dyslexia Advisory Council
If chosen for an appointment on the Washington State Dyslexia Advisory Council, you will be expected to:

Support a deeper understanding of Dyslexia.
Develop and refine resources for Washington families, community members, educators, administrators, and school districts.
Attend meetings either via Zoom platform or in person. The location for the meetings will be the Olympia or SeaTac regions.
Timely respond to emails and meet deadlines as identified within the council meetings.
Spend time beyond the council meetings supporting the outcomes of the Dyslexia Advisory Council.
If applicable, guarantee support from your supervisor/administrator to participate in the Dyslexia Advisory Council.

Appointments to the Council will be for two years with an option to renew the appointment for another two years.

The meeting schedule for the 2020-22 School Year

October 26-27, 2020 Via Zoom Platform
Other Meetings TBD

Please note, online meetings will be scheduled after the first in-person Council meeting.
If the council is able to meet in person during the 2020-21 school year, all travel, meal per-diems (based on WA State Office of Financial Management guidelines), and applicable substitute costs to attend the in-person meetings will be reimbursed by OSPI. If applicable, clock hours will be provided.

Timeline for Applicants:

Actions	Expected Timeline
Application Opens	August 24, 2020
Application Deadline	September 27, 2020
Review of Applications and References	September 28-October 9, 2020
Notification of Appointment to Dyslexia Advisory Council	October 15, 2020
Appointees Accept or Decline Appointment to Dyslexia Advisory Council	October 20, 2020

1. Contact Information and Background

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

City of Residence

Gender (Optional)

Ethnic Background (Optional)

What languages do you speak? (Optional)

2. What are your degrees, certifications, and/or endorsements? (Optional)

4. What District, School, Group, or Organization do you represent, if any? *This question is required.

6. Why are you interested in being appointed to the Dyslexia Advisory Council? *This question is required.

7. How will you contribute to the purpose of the Dyslexia Advisory Council? *This question is required.

8. If applicable, describe how your work with students with dyslexia and their families will support the work of the council?
*This question is required.

9. What additional qualifications will you bring to the work and purpose of the Dyslexia Advisory Council?

10. List any groups/organizations to which you may belong that support the purpose of the council. You may list volunteer work you have done to further the intent of the council.

11. References:
a. Please provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of two references who are familiar with your qualifications for an appointment to the council.
b. Please provide your references with the following online link to complete the online reference form in support of your application for the WA State Dyslexia Advisory Council:

Reference Form