5 Steps Utah Administrators Can Take After K–3 Dyslexia and Early Literacy Screenings

Utah requires school districts to conduct K–3 universal reading screenings three times each year and provide timely notifications to parents. This guide, “5 Steps Utah Administrators Can Take After Dyslexia and Early Literacy Screenings,” can help district leaders move from gathering required screening data to strengthening learning outcomes.

The state’s early literacy requirements aim to ensure that all students receive the support and monitoring they need to stay on track with their reading progress. In this guide, district leaders can explore details of actions they can take to meet Utah’s requirements and strengthen literacy outcomes.

The recommended steps are in the following areas of evaluation, policy, and intervention:

1. Evaluate composite scores, using the results as an early warning while considering a variety of other information for a more complete picture

2. Adhere to Utah literacy expectations, aligning with the state’s guidelines for support and removing materials that aren’t in line with these efforts

3. Provide interventions, prioritizing Structured Literacy approaches that are particularly important for students at risk of dyslexia

4. Build educator knowledge about dyslexia, offering science of reading-based professional learning

5. Align policy, practice, and family communication, establishing targets and policies and providing clear notifications to parents

Utah districts can partner with a science of reading-aligned solution provider to turn state requirements into a clear plan for identifying risk, providing interventions, and assisting educators. Download the guide now to explore each recommended dyslexia screening action and learn how to connect with Lexia® for assistance.