School-Based Screening for Dyslexia Risk
This toolkit helps educators understand what universal screening for dyslexia risk is, how it works, and what to consider when choosing a dyslexia risk screener.
You will learn
- What school-based universal screening is and why it’s important
- How universal screening for dyslexia risk works
- Important considerations for choosing a dyslexia risk screener
Online Tutorial
In this tutorial, you will learn about what school-based universal screening is and why it’s important. The difference between universal screening for risk of dyslexia and identifying students with dyslexia will be discussed. You will also learn how universal screening for dyslexia risk works, and important considerations for choosing a dyslexia risk screener.
School-Based Universal Screening
Explore these resources to learn more about the school-based universal screening concepts mentioned in the online tutorial.
Screening for Dyslexia Risk
Find out what experts have to say about dyslexia.
Ask an Expert - Why is Waiting to Intervene So Disastrous?
Watch this short video, featuring John Gabrieli, Ph.D., on the importance of early screening, identification, and intervention.
Selecting a Screener
Learn more about the key qualities of a screener with these resources.
Ask an Expert - What Can We Learn from Screening Kids Early?
Watch this short video, featuring Jack Fletcher, Ph.D., about the importance of an accurate screening tool and how screening helps teachers.
Three Tools for your School
Use our state map to check state screening recommendations or requirements, review the screening tools chart for comparisons of screening tools, and find more in-depth information in our white paper.
