Skip to the main content.
Cultivate Growth

A smarter solution for reading growth, powered by AI and rooted in the Science of Reading. 

Identify Dyslexia

AI-driven dyslexia diagnostic screener for early detection and targeted support. 

Support Multilingualism

Meet diverse student needs and unify learning systems with AI.

Diagnose & Prescribe

Predict, identify, and prioritize literacy needs for all students with AI.

Teacher Resource Hub

Access proven guidance, resources, and practical tools.

 

Community

Join the Amira Learning community to connect with educators, parents, and literacy experts.

Blog

Expert insights on literacy, AI-driven reading support, and education trends.

Amira Academy

Unlock product training and learning sessions.

Webinars

Gain expert insights and the latest research from literacy experts.

1 min read

Istation is Texas’s #1 Assessment Screener for At-Risk Students for Disabilities, Including Dyslexia

Istation is Texas’s #1 Assessment Screener for At-Risk Students for Disabilities, Including Dyslexia

For grades 3-8 in Texas, Istation is the highest-ranked screener and reading instrument used to assess students’ reading development and comprehension to identify students who may be at risk for reading disabilities, including dyslexia and other related disorders, according to a study conducted by American Institutes for Research.

Istation also ranked second highest for grades K-2 with 28.5% of early elementary schools in the state using the screener. For grades 3-5, Istation is used in 29.5% of schools, and in grades 6-8, Istation is used in almost 20% of schools. See the chart below.

Dyslexia screener image

Istation’s computer assessments not only screen for learning disabilities but also provide schools with real-time data and actionable lesson plans for delivering interventions and instruction.

Istation Research Director Victoria Locke, PhD, touches on the importance of properly identifying students with dyslexia in an interview with District Administration magazine. She mentions that it is necessary to “look for patterns of strengths and weaknesses to differentiate students who are at risk for dyslexia versus students who may be poor readers but don’t have dyslexia.”

Read the full interview between Dr. Locke and District Administration to learn how Istation can help identify children at risk for dyslexia as well as provide them support.

Dyslexia Research Interview

4 Ways To Support Elementary Students with Dyslexia

4 Ways To Support Elementary Students with Dyslexia

Find the Right Tools to Support Students with Dyslexia Recent studies reveal that 1 in 5 students may have a language-based learning disability like...

Read More
The Benefits of Assessing Early Readers with the Big Five

The Benefits of Assessing Early Readers with the Big Five

It’s Important to Assess Early Readers in Each Area of the Big Five Reading is one of the hardest skills to learn in early development. Unlike...

Read More
Understanding Dyslexia in the Elementary Classroom

Understanding Dyslexia in the Elementary Classroom

How many are affected by dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning condition that causes difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, and other...

Read More