Dyslexia Services
Bernie School Dyslexia Screening Process
Implementation of Reading Program:
PreK-Apple Seed with fidelity
K-2nd grade-Connections OG in 3D-with fidelity-whole group and small group
3rd –Connections OG in 3D in small group with low reading-future plans to do this with both classes
4th-Connections OG in 3D in small group with low reading-after teacher trained this fall-may do both classes
Spelling in K-5-use Connections OG in 3D words not from Wonders series
Screenings:
KDG- will be screened mid-year and end-of-year
1st-3rd - will be screened beginning, middle, and end-of-year
Plan for students that fail both screenings:
ALL Elementary Students that fail these screeners will be placed in the white reading rooms where they may receive the following accommodations (given in the regular ed. classroom):
ConnectionsOG in 3D in small group
No read aloud except in small group
Extra time to complete tasks
When teaching note taking skills, provided notes where student fills in blanks(Guided notes)
Technology as needed
After school tutoring
Jr High/HS students that take the CTOPP and fail may receive the following accommodations in the regular education classrooms:
No oral reading in whole group class-may read aloud to the teacher
Extra time to complete tasks
Get notes from teacher lectures or guided notes
Technology as needed
After school tutoring
Further concerns?
Parents requesting a 504 plan must have a Legal Diagnosis (at parent’s expense)
with supporting documentation of diagnosis
diagnosis must be from a certified person
Students must first be tested for special education services and NOT qualify before given a 504 plan.
District evaluation must corroborate with the diagnosis
Further information may be found at
DESE.mo.gov under Dyslexia Information and other resources
DyslexiaIDA.org