Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia focuses on the universal screening process for dyslexia and reading development. The objectives for this course are:
- Understand the importance of early screening
- Understand the state screening requirements
- Define universal screening for dyslexia and related disorders
- Become familiar with guidelines for the administration of screening instruments
- Explore interpretation of screening results
- Understand the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) requirements related to screening
- Understand best practices for ongoing progress monitoring
Suggested staff: All educators and administrators, particularly kindergarten and first grade staff who are involved in selecting, administering, and/or interpreting dyslexia screening results.