Dyslexia BC
Dyslexia BC is a grassroots, parent-led advocacy organisation established in 2014 to support people with dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities in British Columbia. Its work focuses on dyslexia awareness, family advocacy, early screening, structured literacy, timely diagnosis, assistive technology, and systemic change in BC schools.
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BCTF lobbies for changes to new literacy screening mandate
The BC Ministry of Education and Child Care announced a new mandate this week requiring literacy screening for all kindergarten students beginning in the 2025–26 school year, expanding to K–3 students the following year. The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation published their response, which deserves careful attention. No budget for implementing literacy screening Everyone can see…