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.  The universal screener will assess a student’s literacy performance in these six areas.  

Universal Screener: NWEA MAP Reading Fluency

Level 1 Diagnostic Assessment: NWEA Skills Checklists

Parent Resources: 

Indiana Department of Education Parent Resource Guide

What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley