Tier 1 (Universal) Screening
Universal screening, referred to as a tier 1 dyslexia screening measure in Ohio’s dyslexia support laws (ORC 3323.251), is given to all students in a designated grade level(s). The measure identifies students whose current level/skills are at/above grade level or below grade level. Students below grade level may be at risk for reading difficulties such as dyslexia.
For the 2024-2025 school year, all Fairfield Union students in kindergarten will participate in universal screening. Kindergarten students will participate in screening during the second semester of school. Students in grades 1-6 may be screened based upon either parent or teacher referral.
Tier 2 (Intervention-Based Diagnostic) Screening
Based on the screening results, students identified as at risk must be progress-monitored for up to 6 weeks. An intervention-based diagnostic (tier 2) screener must be administered to students who continue to exhibit risk for dyslexia.
Tier 3 (Intervention-Based Diagnostic) Screening
Based on the tier 2 screening results, students identified as at risk must be progress-monitored for up to 6 weeks. An intervention-based diagnostic (tier 3) screener must be administered to students who continue to exhibit risk for dyslexia.