# SPED Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting - Oct. 20, 2026


**Body:** Norwalk Public Schools [Official]
**Date:** October 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


The Norwalk Public Schools SPED Curriculum Subcommittee meeting, dated October 22, 2026 (the title lists October 20), focused on dyslexia legislation, literacy instruction, and professional development for special education staff. District literacy staff described screening, progress monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based reading interventions, along with state requirements intended to strengthen teacher preparation in dyslexia and structured literacy. The discussion also covered a 40-hour Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator course completed by 20 special educators through Southport Co-Lab, with Green River Literacy also identified as a partner, and additional state-supported Wilson and Orton-Gillingham training described for 16 more educators. Participants characterized the training as an investment in students, but no dollar amounts were given.

No contract award, purchasing approval, or spending motion was made. The presentation referenced an ongoing contract with a provider, but the provider’s name was garbled in the transcript and no contract terms or value were stated. The only motion was to adjourn. Members also requested a calendar invitation for the upcoming special education parent advisory group meeting.

**Source:** Norwalk Public Schools [Official]