Dyslexia
Charge: The Dyslexia Screener Pilot Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing three proposed screeners from the state-approved list, providing guidance on pilot implementation plans, and making a final recommendation.
Deadline: February 2025
Lead: Danaé Reynolds
Members:
- One (1) or more K-2 classroom teachers
- Three (3) Community members
- One (1) Elementary School Administrator
- One (1) Spanish Immersion Representative
- One (1) Mandarin Immersion Representative
- One (1) Multilingual Learner Specialist
- One (1) Psychologist
- One (1) Educational Specialist
Considerations:
- Ensure the screener aligns with the California Dyslexia Guidelines and complies with state laws, using only state-approved screening tools.
- Review PAUSD’s historical background and student demographics to inform the selection process.
- Verify that the screener is age-appropriate and effectively assesses key early literacy milestones, including letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and decoding skills.
- Evaluate the practicality of the screener, considering factors such as administration time, scoring efficiency, and ease of interpreting results.
Questions? Contact the Committee Oversight: Assistant Superintendent Jeong Choe.