Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia

Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²) mandates require universal screenings for students in Kindergarten - 8th grade. The universal screener for Knox County, aimswebPlus, has indicators for the five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  It is likely that students with dyslexia will struggle in at least one of these areas.  Reading intervention through RTI² incorporates evidence-based strategies and intervention programs to address student needs. If a student is identified with characteristics of dyslexia, parents are notified and appropriate intervention is provided.

Below are some helpful resources for parents: 

• KCS Dyslexia Parent Brochure
• Made by Dyslexia
• Helping students with Characteristics of Dyslexia
• Parent Video on Characteristics of Dyslexia
• Dyslexia Explained  (resources from Nessy.com)
• TN Parent Dyslexia Overview
• Accommodations for Students
• 11 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Read by Tim Shanahan 
• Additional Dyslexia Resources
• Dyslexia Overview for Parents