Improving Literacy Rates For Students With Dyslexia in a Rural School District

Authors

Steven W. Havens, Lee County School District
Michael Seth Mott, The University of MississippiFollow

Abstract

This applied research study aimed to improve literacy rates for students identified as having dyslexic tendencies in the Lynn County School District (LCSD). The need to improve literacy rates of students with dyslexia in the Reaching Reading Success Program was identified through Mississippi K-3 Assessment Support System data. Using the two elements found in the program evaluation, accurate identification of dyslexic students and multisensory interventions the study sought to improve the literacy rates for students with dyslexia in kindergarten. Assessment, survey, and interview data were used in this applied research study to determine success. The findings indicated early identification, multi-sensory remediation, and organizational learning does improve literacy rates for students with dyslexic characteristics in kindergarten.

Relational Format

Journal Article

Recommended Citation

Havens, Steven W. and Mott, Michael Seth (2017) "Improving Literacy Rates For Students With Dyslexia in a Rural School District," Journal of Contemporary Research in Education: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcre/vol5/iss1/10