Dyslexia

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:

Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship

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:

  • Magnolia Speech School: Madison
  • 3D School: Petal
  • Lighthouse Academy: Ocean Springs
  • Innova Prep: Hattiesburg
  • The Canopy School: Ridgeland

2024 – 2027 Dyslexia Grant Recipients

  • Columbia School District
  • Rankin County School District
  • South Tippah School District
  • Starkville Oktibbeha School District
  • Vicksburg Warren School District

 

Tools and Supports

Parents and Families
Districts and Schools

SY 24-25 Dyslexia Screening Deadline for Kindergarten and First Grade

Dyslexia Awareness Training
Session One
Session Two

 

Dyslexia Updates

The Dyslexia SharePoint Document Library contains current information and presentations related to dyslexia.

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