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 2023-24 school year, all Fairfield Union students in grades 1, 2 and 3 will participate in universal screening. Kindergarten students will participate in screening during the Fall of their first-grade year.
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.