The Office of Student Intervention Services coordinates and manages the review and award of student dyslexia scholarships, the RFP process for the award of the dyslexia grants to districts, as well as the selection process of a State Board of Education approved list of dyslexia screeners. In addition, the intervention staff provides professional development and technical assistance related to dyslexia to parents, teachers, and administrators on the following topics:
- Understanding Dyslexia
- Identification of Students with Dyslexia
- Effective Instruction and Interventions for Dyslexic Students
- Mississippi Dyslexia Support Guide
Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship
The Office of Intervention Services is responsible for assisting parents who are pursuing a scholarship or transfer under the dyslexia therapy scholarship program. Individuals with questions about this process may contact the staff at 601-359-2586.
- Student Dyslexia Scholarship Application 2024-2025
- Dyslexia Verification and Assurances 2024-2025
- Guidance for Public and Non-Public Schools
The following MDE Special Purpose Non-Public Schools have been approved to accept students receiving a dyslexia therapy scholarship:
- Magnolia Speech School: Madison
- 3D School: Petal
- Lighthouse Academy: Ocean Springs
- Innova Prep: Hattiesburg
- The Canopy School: Ridgeland
2024 - 2027 Dyslexia Grant Recipients
- Columbia School District
- Rankin County School District
- South Tippah School District
- Starkville Oktibbeha School District
- Vicksburg Warren School District
Tools and Supports
Parents and Families
- Parent and Family Guide
- Online Resources & Support for College Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia
Districts and Schools
SY 24-25 Dyslexia Screening Deadline for Kindergarten and First Grade
- Fall of first grade – October 18, 2024
- Spring of kindergarten – April 18, 2025
- Testing Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia
- Self-Evaluation Tool for Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions
- Dyslexia Classroom Supports: Video and Slide Deck
- Mississippi Approved List of Dyslexia Screeners
- Dyslexia Screener SAMPLE Parent Letter
Dyslexia Awareness Training
- Training Informational Document
- Dyslexia Training Instructional Guide
- District Report Spreadsheet
- Training Form
Session One
Session Two
- PowerPoint Slide Deck
- Session 2 Handout
- Session 2 Hour 3
- Session 2 Hour 4
- Continuing Education Units: Fifth Hour Case Study and CEU Application
- CEUs Instruction Video
Dyslexia Updates
The Dyslexia SharePoint Document Library contains current information and presentations related to dyslexia.