Multi-Sensory Instruction (MSI)
Screening
Each spring the MSI Program Office coordinates District screening for kindergarten students for early prevention of reading failure. For more information contact Elementary Education, 907-742-4254 or the MSI Office, 907-742-4879.
The pre-reading screening identifies students who may be at risk for learning to read, write or spell. This provides valuable information to parents. 
Identification after kindergarten
The Anchorage School District offers free screening for students in first grade and above in September, January and March. Requests for screening can be made to the MSI office at 907-742-4879. The screening tests assess how students process information through the auditory, visual and kinesthetic modalities.
Teachers can use this form to refer a student for multi-sensory screening »
Fall testing dates |
| Date |
Location |
Grade |
Time |
| Monday, Sept. 14 |
Red Room |
5th and above |
1 - 3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 |
Red Room |
3rd |
1 - 3 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 |
Orange Room |
2nd |
9 - 11 a.m. |
| Orange Room |
4th |
1 - 3 p.m. |
Winter testing dates |
| Date |
Location |
Grade |
Time |
| Monday, Jan. 11 |
Red Room |
1st |
9 - 11 a.m. |
| Red Room |
5th and above |
1 - 3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
Orange Room |
2nd |
9 - 11 a.m. |
| Orange room |
3rd and 4th |
12:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Spring testing dates |
| Date |
Location |
Grade |
Time |
| Tuesday, March 16 |
Orange Room |
2nd |
9 - 11 a.m. |
| Orange Room |
3rd and 4th |
1 - 3 p.m. |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
Red Room |
5th and above |
1 - 3 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 18 |
Red Room |
1st |
9 - 11 a.m. |
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