• Dyslexia Universal Screening 

    In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1886, amending TEC §38.003, Screening and Treatment for Dyslexia, to require that all kindergarten and first-grade public school students be screened for dyslexia and related disorders. Additionally, the law requires that all students beyond first grade be screened or tested as appropriate.

    Texas Education Code §38.003 mandates that kindergarten students be screened at the end of the school year. The grade 1 screening must conclude no later than January 31 of each year.

    Wylie ISD incorporates Dyslexia screening into the existing comprehensive RtI processes on our Elementary Campuses. Wylie ISD utilizes NWEA/MAP Growth as our district Universal Screener. The adaptive assessment gives a clear picture of what each student knows and is ready to learn next. Utilizing the results of Goal 1, Foundational Reading skills, our teams are able to focus on areas of concern in Phonological Awareness. Wylie ISD also utilizes the Fontes & Pinel BAS Reading Assessment for reading accuracy data along with detailed teacher observation data. MAP Spanish Screener will be utilized by Spanish speakers whose strongest language is Spanish in addition to the above-mentioned data.

    The teacher records the following observation items from Guided Reading/BAS testing, classroom observations, and testing for each student:

    • Lacks knowledge of all 26 letters 
    • Lacks knowledge of letter sounds 
    • Difficulty reading words in isolation 
    • Difficulty spelling sight words
    • Difficulty spelling phonetically
    • Lack of automaticity 
    • Difficulty sounding out words left to right 
    • Frequent guessing 
    • Fails to Self correct
    • Inability to focus on reading 
    • Avoidance Behavior
    • Family History of Dyslexia

    Using the cumulative student data gathered, the RtI team, administration, and Dyslexia therapists work together to analyze and make recommendations for the students including interventions, RtI and possible Dyslexia evaluation. The Pathway for Identification and Provision of Instruction for students with Dyslexia flowchart is used to guide these discussions. Referrals are processed through this team and must include parent notification if the student is suspected to be at risk for Dyslexia.

    Wylie ISD Screening Timeline 2022 - 23 School Year

    Wylie ISD 1st Grade Dyslexia Screening (per TEA due by 1/31/23)

    • Dyslexia Overview and Screening Training in January 2023 1st Grade PLC
    • BAS Reading Benchmark and Reading NWEA MAP MOY window: Jan 4 -13, 2023
    • Observation data completed by 1st-grade teams due Friday, Jan 27, 2023
    • Student data reviewed by Dyslexia therapists and students ranked and identified as at-risk for Dyslexia by January 31, 2023 
    • February PLC/RtI for continued data analysis, RtI and Evaluation discussions.  
    • Parent Notification if a student is identified as at-risk for Dyslexia - Spring 2023

    Wylie ISD Kindergarten Dyslexia Screening (per TEA due by 5/26/23)

    • Dyslexia Overview and Screening Training in April 2022 Kinder PLC
    • BAS Reading Benchmark and Reading NWEA MAP EOY window is May 1-12, 2023
    • Campus spreadsheets for observation data will be shared on Wed, May 15, 2023, with Therapists and Admin.  
    • Observation data completed by Kinder teams due by Friday, May 22, 2023
    • Student data reviewed by Dyslexia therapists and students ranked and identified as at-risk for Dyslexia by May 29, 2023
    • Parent Notification if a student is identified as at-risk for Dyslexia - Summer 2023
    • August 2023 initial PLC's to include continued data analysis, RtI and Evaluation discussions.  

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