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.