The Office of Student Intervention Services coordinates and manages the review and award of student dyslexia scholarships, the RFP process for the award of the dyslexia grants to districts, as well as the selection process of a State Board of Education approved list of dyslexia screeners. In addition, the intervention staff provides professional development and technical assistance related to dyslexia to parents, teachers, and administrators on the following topics:
The Office of Intervention Services is responsible for assisting parents who are pursuing a scholarship or transfer under the dyslexia therapy scholarship program. Individuals with questions about this process may contact the staff at 601-359-2586.
The following MDE Special Purpose Non-Public Schools have been approved to accept students receiving a dyslexia therapy scholarship:
SY 24-25 Dyslexia Screening Deadline for Kindergarten and First Grade
The Dyslexia SharePoint Document Library contains current information and presentations related to dyslexia.