‘Project Uplift’ To Assist Students With Dyslexia

Students with dyslexia will benefit from in-depth assessments and individualised interventions, through the newly implemented ‘Project Uplift’ initiative of the Caribbean Dyslexia Centre.

Founder of ‘Project Uplift’, Andrea Wells explained: “Our assessment initiative allows the assessment of students within 15 minutes. This means that more students will have the opportunity to be assessed, hence reaching more children at a faster rate.”

Minister of Educational Transformation, Chad Blackman, in his address at today’s launch, said: “The role of parents in this process is also going to be key because we’re still seeing a lot of parents, unfortunately, … not coming forward to get the diagnosis for their children. And if you’re going to give your child the best chance at global success, then this is where you want to take your children.  

“You must now, of course, avail yourselves and your children…to get that support. The Ministry, working with all of our partners, will work with you because this is in our interest to ensure that your child…has the best chance.” 

The aim of ‘Project Uplift’ is to provide training, ongoing coaching and mentoring for teachers, along with family support, to enable parents and guardians to sustain strategies at home. (PR/GIS)