Cowan’s Dyslexia Screening Process
House Enrolled Act 1108 defines dyslexia as:
A specific learning disability that:
(1) is neurological in origin and characterized by: difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities;
(2) typically results from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction;
(3) may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and
(4) may require the provision of special education services after an eligibility determination is made in accordance with Article 7.
A universal screener will be given to all students K-2 at Cowan Elementary within the first semester every academic year regardless of prior years’ performance. Students may be exempt from the screening if they are already receiving Dyslexia-Related services such as Title 1.
Universal Screener: iReady Screener
Level 1 Diagnostic Assessment: MA Rooney Dyslexia Screener
Dyslexia Data for Cowan Community School Corporation | ||||
School Year | # of students administered Universal Screening for characteristics of dyslexia | # of students determined to be at some risk for characteristics of dyslexia | Dyslexia intervention program used | # of students who received dyslexia interventions |
2024-2025 | 173 | 33 | Orton-Gillingham | 33 |
2023-2024 | 171 | 29 | Orton-Gillingham | 29 |
2022-2023 | 175 | 40 | Orton-Gillingham | 25 |
2021-2022 | 181 | 44 | Orton-Gillingham | 27 |
2020-2021 | 174 | 24 | Orton-Gillingham | 15 |
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