Using data to empower families
About Screenings
The Windward Institute provides free reading screenings on reading and language skills to students in grades k-3, conducted by trained teachers from The Windward School. Families will learn about their child’s reading skill development, areas of need, and considerations for school and home during a private discussion with a specialist from Windward. Participants receive a free resource booklet, which includes information about dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, an overview of screening and evaluation, and tips and activities for building reading skills. This booklet, combined with discussion of screening findings, empowers families to understand their child’s literacy development and obtain resources they can use to build skills and advocate for their child in school. All services are available in both English and Spanish. The Windward Institute Free Community Reading Screenings are made possible by The Early Literacy Endowment.
Pinpointing Needs for Suppor
What Is Screening?
Screening is a valuable tool to identify students who may be at risk for reading problems. Screening cannot diagnose dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities, but it can reveal which students may need additional instructional supports.
Effective screening measures are quick and easy to do, and they include early word-reading skills (such as real word and nonsense word reading and oral reading fluency) and language skills (such as comprehension and vocabulary).
Why Screening Matters
Early Intervention
Catching reading difficulties early allows for timely intervention. Although early intervention is best, screening can be valuable at any age.
Prevention
Early intervention helps prevent the development of more severe reading problems and related issues, such as low self-esteem and academic failure.
Growth
Regular monitoring will allow teachers and parents/guardians to identify areas of growth and any areas of continued concern.
Learning
Screening helps in creating personalized learning plans that address the specific needs of each child.
Why Early Intervention Matters
Understand how screening students in early grades can provide benefits to emerging readers.
Stay up to date on upcoming screenings
Interested in learning more about screening your child for reading difficulties?
For more information, email us at wi@thewindwardschool.org
What to Expect
Learn what your child’s free reading screening will include.
