Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia

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