Dyslexia Evaluations: More Than Test Scores
At Haley’s Hope, we believe a test score tells us what a student can do.
Understanding why they struggle requires a much deeper look.
Our evaluations go beyond standardized assessments by considering the whole learner and reviewing family history, educational records, prior evaluations, intervention history, classroom performance, and teacher observations. Combined with literacy testing, we identify patterns often hidden in test scores.
This deeper understanding allows us to better assess a student’s learning profile and to provide meaningful recommendations for intervention, accommodations, and long-term success.
Because every learner deserves more than a score - they deserve to be understood.
How to Get Started
Parent Interview - Where We Begin
Every assessment begins with a Parent Interview with the Haley’s Hope Dyslexia Specialist. This conversation allows us to understand your concerns, gather relevant family, medical, and educational history, and review school records, previous testing, and past interventions when available.
Three Levels of Evaluations
Our evaluations identify whether an individual’s learning profile is consistent with dyslexia and determine the type and intensity of literacy intervention needed for success. Haley’s Hope does not provide a medical or DSM-based diagnosis.
PLACEMENT SCREENING
“I know my child has dyslexia.”
Purpose: Determine where your child should begin instruction
Includes
Literacy placement screening
Program recommendation
Brief written placement summary
Best For
Students who have already been identified with dyslexia or another reading difficulty and are ready to begin intervention at Haley’s Hope.
Outcome
✔ Placement in Foundations in Sounds or Barton Reading & Spelling Level 1.
LITERACY ASSESSMENT
“I think something is wrong, but I’m not sure what.”
Purpose: Discover why reading and spelling are difficult.
This assessment identifies the underlying literacy skills that affect reading, spelling, writing, and fluency, and determines whether Haley’s Hope intervention is the appropriate next step.
Includes
Literacy skill assessment
Written report and score profile
Personalized recommendations
Results conference
Best For
Students experiencing reading, spelling or writing difficulties who need a deeper understanding of their literacy strengths and weaknesses.
This assessment determines whether the student’s learning profile is consistent with dyslexia and whether Haley’s Hope structured literacy intervention is the right fit.
Outcome
✔ Clear understanding of literacy strengths and challenges
✔ Personalized intervention recommendations
✔ Roadmap for next steps
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL LITERACY EVALUATION
“We need comprehensive answers and documentation.”
Purpose: Understand the complete literacy profile.
Our most comprehensive educational evaluation provides an in-depth analysis of the foundational skills required for reading, spelling, writing, language processing, and language fluency.
In addition to comprehensive standardized testing, we conduct a thorough review of your child’s educational history, including previous evaluations, school testing, intervention records, teacher reports, speech and occupational therapy reports, classroom performance, and other relevant documentation. By examining both past and and current information, we identify patterns of learning strengths and challenges that have developed over time.
The result is a comprehensive educational report that not only determines whether a student’s learning profile is consistent with dyslexia, but also explain why the student has struggled, how those challenges have affected learning, and what evidence-based interventions and accommodations are most appropriate moving forward.
Families receive a detailed written report, personalized recommendations, and a follow-up consultation to review results and develop a clear path for success.
Best For
Students who:
Have not had a comprehensive literacy evaluation.
Have a long history of reading or writing difficulties without clear answers.
Need documentation to support school accommodations or educational planning.
Have participated in previous interventions but continue to struggle.
Includes
Comprehensive standardized literacy testing
Review of previous evaluations and school records
Analysis of intervention history and educational progress
Detailed written report with educational findings
Individualized recommendations for intervention and accommodations
Follow-up consultation with the family
Outcome
✔ Identification of literacy strengths and weaknesses
✔ Educational profile consistent with dyslexia (when appropriate)
✔ Intervention recommendations
✔ Documentation for school accommodations
Identifies whether a student’s learning profile is consistent with dyslexia and provides educational recommendations.
If you have questions or would like to make the initial interview appointment, please call us at 701-373-0397, or complete the form below to receive more information.
