Sign the Petition to Support the Dyslexia Task Force Act!

My Dyslexia Task Force Act, A.2185-B/S.441-C, passed the Assembly and Senate! 

The bill will establish a statewide task force to examine appropriate and effective evidence-based screening, intervention, and support for students with and at risk of dyslexia and dysgraphia. This is the result of years of work and advocacy and represents the first major piece of legislation focused on dyslexia screening, curriculum, and teacher training that has ever passed in New York, so let's make sure the Senate passes this bill!

This legislation will mandate the Commissioner of the State Education Department to create a task force of educators, doctors, researchers, parents and advocates to examine and recommend the appropriate and evidence based screening methods, curriculum changes and teacher training that should be implemented for all students in kindergarten through 5th grade with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Sign the petition to let the Governor know she should sign it into law! 

 

 

 

Who's signing

Gloria Mendez
Barbara Ryan
Lisa Van Etten
Rebecca Bahr
Blossom Saunders
Julie Schanzer
Payson Murray
Erik Findeisen
Courtney Frenes
Suzanne Iasenza
Alisa Dror
Jenn McDonnell
Natacha Joseph
Robert Evans
Jennifer Serrano
Angelica Harrison
Moran Eizenberger
Nia Condoleon
Darryl Brown
Pamela Yang
Benjamin Kornfeind
Jorge Solares
Kelly Condoleon
Karina Solares
Kendra Hurley
Debbie Murciano
Madeline Lopez
Alexis Godley
Ivelis Nealy
2,479 signatures

Will you sign?

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  • Gloria Mendez
    signed 2018-10-16 13:32:43 -0400
    I believe it is past time for the government to take the needs of children with dyslexia seriously.
  • Barbara Ryan
    signed 2018-10-16 13:20:13 -0400
    Thank you!
  • Lisa Van Etten
    signed 2018-10-16 13:13:45 -0400
  • Rebecca Bahr
    signed 2018-10-16 13:08:15 -0400
    REBECCA B BAHR
  • Blossom Saunders
    signed 2018-10-16 12:55:02 -0400
  • Julie Schanzer
    signed 2018-10-16 12:47:18 -0400
    Julie Schanzer
  • Payson Murray
    signed 2018-10-16 12:42:37 -0400
    Payson Murray
  • Erik Findeisen
    signed 2018-10-16 12:38:05 -0400
  • Courtney Frenes
    signed 2018-10-16 12:25:14 -0400
  • Suzanne Iasenza
    signed 2018-10-16 12:24:14 -0400
  • Alisa Dror
    signed 2018-10-16 12:22:56 -0400
  • Jenn McDonnell
    signed 2018-10-16 12:09:34 -0400
  • Natacha Joseph
    signed 2018-10-16 12:07:41 -0400
  • Robert Evans
    signed 2018-10-16 11:23:20 -0400
  • Jennifer Serrano
    signed 2018-10-16 10:28:19 -0400
    I fully support this petition. It is such a shame and unethical how the public schools do not properly screen and have limited to no multi-sensory teaching approaches for these children. I had two boys, attending PS41 in Manhattan who struggled from the very beginning. The focus was continually on their behavior as a result of not being able to read vs. helping us with what was the root cause all along. Financially, it has been extremely difficult to get them the proper support needed. We are blessed to be at the Gateway School. Both of my boys are progressing beautifully, are confident, and simple put; happy all around! It’s fascinating to see these completely deflated children now overjoyed with their individual passion to learn and succeed…. We are so excited to see all of their continued potential! There needs to be more advocating! I am happy to support this cause in any potential way. Jennifer Serrano
  • Angelica Harrison
    signed 2018-10-16 09:39:47 -0400
    Thank you!
  • Moran Eizenberger
    signed 2018-10-16 08:25:10 -0400
    Our children deserve effective reading instruction as well as basic dyslexia screening so that no child falls behind. We know better – we must do better!
  • Nia Condoleon
    signed 2018-10-16 06:19:45 -0400
  • Darryl Brown
    signed 2018-10-15 22:12:10 -0400
  • Pamela Yang
    signed via 2018-10-15 20:12:08 -0400
  • Laura Maya
    followed this page 2018-10-15 20:08:56 -0400
  • Benjamin Kornfeind
    signed 2018-10-15 19:54:23 -0400
  • Jorge Solares
    signed 2018-10-15 19:36:02 -0400
  • Kelly Condoleon
    signed 2018-10-15 19:12:47 -0400
  • Karina Solares
    signed 2018-10-15 19:03:09 -0400
  • Kendra Hurley
    signed 2018-10-15 18:29:02 -0400
  • Debbie Murciano
    signed 2018-10-15 17:45:34 -0400
  • Madeline Lopez
    signed 2018-10-15 17:43:29 -0400
  • Alexis Godley
    signed via 2018-10-15 17:11:19 -0400
  • Ivelis Nealy
    signed 2018-10-15 14:02:29 -0400