- Lindbergh Schools
- Dyslexia
Services for Students With Dyslexia
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Lindbergh Schools is committed to providing challenging, effective and appropriate educational opportunities for every child who walks through our doors. We know that students come to us with a wide range of unique needs that require specialized, purposeful instruction in order to have the greatest impact and success, and our goal is to promote growth and increased individual achievement for children of all abilities.
What is dyslexia?
According to the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
Students in grades K-3 will participate in FastBridge Learning screening to examine multiple areas of literacy development, including phonics, reading and phonemic awareness, as well as to identify risk factors related to dyslexia. To request screening for students in grades 4-12, please contact your building representative below:
Lindbergh High School
Jason Yoakum
jyoakum@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 1543Sperreng Middle School
Patricia Sommer
patriciasommer@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 2316Truman Middle School
Katie Kirchhoff
kathrynkirchhoff@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 7131Concord Elementary School
Liz Keutzer
ekeutzer@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 3810Crestwood Elementary School
Patti Haberberger
phaberberger@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 3005Dressel Elementary School
Dr. Jennifer Albers
jalbers@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 6603Kennerly Elementary School
Dr. Allison Mach
allisonmach@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 4415Long Elementary School
Christine Anthes
canthes@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 5018Sappington Elementary School
Kit Norton
knorton@lindberghschools.ws
314-729-2400, ext. 6105