Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Reading Disabilities Professional Development Requirements

Instruction on screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, for certain teaching staff members. (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-131)

PD Requirements

Note: N/A means not applicable.

Reading Disabilities
Recipients (As described in law) Time Notes
  • English as a Second Language teachers
  • General education teachers employed in K–3
  • Learning disabilities teacher consultants
  • Reading specialists
  • Special education and basic skills teachers
  • Speech-language specialists
 2 hours annually Decoding Dyslexia