Dyslexia Program

At FPDS we are committed to the success of each child.

The mission of the Dyslexia Program at FPDS is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students with dyslexia are immersed in an encouraging, educational setting designed to meet their unique learning style while empowering and preparing them to use their God-given gifts to go out into the world and serve the Lord.

Established in 2017, the Dyslexia Program at FPDS was designed to support students with unique learning needs while keeping them actively engaged in the regular classroom environment. As one of the only programs of its kind in the state, it offers specialized services that are truly unmatched. Built on a strong foundation of excellence, the program continues to grow and adapt—providing exceptional, highly-trained teachers, proven resources, and effective therapy grounded in the latest dyslexia research. 

The Dyslexia Program provides the following services for students with a diagnosis of dyslexia.

  • Immersion classes beginning in 2nd grade and continuing through 4th grade

  • Hybrid Class in 4th grade for those students who are ready to return to the traditional classroom for part of their academic instruction

  • Academic Coaching for 5th and 6th graders

  • Individual or Small Group Dyslexia Therapy for grades 1-6

  • Beginning in 2nd grade, this unique program offers our students the opportunity to receive the academic portion of their day in a setting that incorporates multi-sensory techniques led by a licensed dyslexia therapist and certified teacher trained to meet the students’ unique learning styles. Students receive Dyslexia Therapy every day and are provided increased one-on-one support across the curriculum while enhancing their God-given gifts and preparing them to transition to the next phase of their educational journey.

  • Students who have been in the Immersion Program in 2nd and 3rd grade may be able to transition to a hybrid class for 4th grade. In the Hybrid Class, students attend a two-hour therapy block in the morning where they continue to expand upon the foundation laid in previous years. Then, they spend the remainder of the day in a traditional classroom receiving the rest of their academic coursework.

  • Academic Coaching is available to 5th and 6th grade students with a dyslexia diagnosis. This service plays a vital role in supporting our student’s transition back into the traditional education classroom. These students often need continued guidance to reinforce reading and writing strategies they've learned, while also developing confidence and independence. The academic coach helps bridge the gap by providing individualized academic support, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations are in place. With consistent support, these students can continue building their skills and thrive in an inclusive academic environment.

  • Dyslexia Therapy provides diagnostic, explicit, systematic, multi-sensory structured language intervention which builds a high degree of accuracy, knowledge and independence for students with dyslexia. Our therapists develop a therapy plan that follows individualized and well-defined protocols to strengthen reading skills and other weaknesses related to dyslexia. Individual or small group therapy is available for students with a dyslexia diagnosis who are not in the Immersion Program.