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City-supported Literacy Roundup identified 150 students at risk for dyslexia; advocates seek expanded screenings
Summary
A city-supported Literacy Roundup screened more than 400 students at six community centers in summer 2025 and identified 150 at risk for dyslexia; advocates described follow-up work with schools and urged expansion of screenings next summer.
City-backed literacy screenings at community centers identified dozens of students needing further evaluation, speakers told the council on Jan. 6.
Caroline James reported that the Literacy Roundup team screened over 400 students at six community centers in June and July 2025 and identified about 150 students at risk for dyslexia. The team is helping families navigate school evaluations; James said the group connected families to school psychologists and attended meetings to advocate for assessments and services.
Yolanda Smith, an advocate, described a specific case: she said a fourth grader identified in April 2025 received an ARD meeting and supports on Jan. 6, 2026, after months of advocacy. “Today, Kai is getting some help for his dyslexia,” she said.
Why it matters: Early identification and school-based evaluation are necessary for special-education services; advocates said the program makes referrals and supports families through a sometimes slow school evaluation process.
What’s next: The Literacy Roundup team hopes to expand screenings to more community centers next summer; advocates asked council continued support.
