All services provided through the Center are free or low cost to Tennessee teachers and students.

Diagnostic services are available to K-12 students who have been assessed by their school's multidisciplinary team and who evidence characteristics associated with dyslexia. School personnel, parents or guardians, or students may contact the Center to request service. An intial processing fee of $25.00 is requested. A limited number of students may have their progress in reading intervention programs monitored at the Center for as long as two years.

Consulting services are available to school personnel and professionals in private or community-based practice. Consultants assist in decision-making regarding assessment, diagnosis, and instructional programming. The goal is to support schools and provide services to many more students than can be seen in the Center.

Professional development workshops focus on identifying and educating students with dyslexia in K-12 programs. A materials fee may be charged. Travel expenses may be requested when presenting in schools beyond middle Tennessee.


Reactions from Those We Serve
Students in MTSU Courses:

• "Very important information for this group of student teachers. (I) particularly liked the sections on recommended strategies."
  
• "I learned some important aspects of dyslexia and how to help my students."
  
• "(The instructor's) enthusiasm to help children reach their full potential is contagious."
  
• "Very good! I knew nothing about dyslexia - (the instructor's) presentation was chock full of all the information I needed. Thank you for sending her to us."
  
• "I think that it is important for all Tennesseans to know about the wonderful resource in Murfreesboro. Why is there only one? Shouldn't there be one in each region?"

Workshops (Teachers, Administrators, Psychologists, Teacher-Aides)

• "(This) gives me a new approach to teaching."
  
• "I was finally able to get some concrete ways to diagnose dyslexia."
  
• "This is one of the best sessions I have attended. The information can be used by any teacher to help children with reading problems."
  
• "(The workshop) was incredibly relevant to my every day experience."
  
• "One of the most useful and productive workshops I have been to."
  
• "This (workshop) really helped me to clarify a lot of the information and materials. I actually understand some of my materials better."
  
• "The presentation was wonderful and will help (me) to help my children succeed."

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