School to screen all students for dyslexia, offer support
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks on Thursday, with the support of Brooklyn official, announced a new, comprehensive approach to supporting public school students with dyslexia in the United States.
For the first time, all New York City public school students will be assessed for being at risk of dyslexia, be supported in their neighborhood schools, and receive specialized instruction through the development of special programs and academies. The announcement was made on the occasion of Dyslexia Awareness Day.
“As a student, I struggled with identifying my dyslexia until long after leaving the public school system. Today, we are announcing the most comprehensive approach to supporting dyslexic students in New York City to prevent students from experiencing that disadvantage,” said Adams.