After the Screener: 5 Leadership Moves for Florida’s K–3 Reading Success

Florida’s early literacy priorities go beyond screening. This five-step guide can help the state’s district leaders use screener data to guide targeted intervention and Structured Literacy instruction. 

The result of this data-driven support is accelerated learning for K–3 students, including those identified as having reading difficulties like dyslexia.

Early literacy requirements in Florida focus on ensuring that all students enter fourth grade with the reading skills they need for academic success. In this guide, administrators can discover actions they can take to meet state requirements and strengthen literacy outcomes.

The recommended steps emphasize 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 Florida’s literacy expectations, aligning with the state’s guidelines for evidence-based support grounded in the science of reading.

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 documenting literacy efforts.

Florida 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.