Board approves Reading Horizons dyslexia intervention; board members press for stronger implementation and funding

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a district contract to implement Reading Horizons as a targeted literacy intervention for students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia. The motion passed on a roll call vote with nine board members recorded as voting aye.

Implementation details presented to the board said the first year will train one interventionist per building. Curriculum and vendor training outlined a minimum number of training hours and on‑site coaches; district staff described a plan to place trainers and an RTI support team (a program director and clerk) to provide real‑time coaching at buildings. Dr. Maples, who led the academic implementation discussion, described the vendor‑recommended training as the “bare minimum” the district needs to begin the program…