The Dyslexia Shift: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Science

60 minutes

Dyslexia Screening is Undergoing a Seismic Shift 
For decades, dyslexia screening has relied on static, limited measures administered at a single point in time. Today, science points to a new path - one grounded in listening to students read aloud and capturing the markers of dyslexia risk in real time.

This session brings together neuroscientists, psychometricians, and educators to explore how oral reading, processing speed, and phonological patterns reveal risk more accurately than traditional screeners. Participants will gain insight into why states and school districts are adopting innovative dyslexia screening methods grounded in the latest reading science and neuroscience research.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• Why states and districts are rethinking dyslexia screening
• How listening to students read aloud uncovers risk factors in real time
• The role of processing speed and phonological awareness in early identification
• How innovative screening methods help teachers act more quickly and effectively