Screening for Success: Julie Schafer’s Unique Approaches to Dyslexia Screening and Student Well-Being Spaces

Screening for Success: Julie Schafer’s Unique Approaches to Dyslexia Screening and Student Well-Being Spaces

From Exceptional Educators Podcast by FrenalyticsEDU by Frenalytics

February 26, 2026 · 39 min · Season 3 · Episode 5

About this episode

Julie Schafer discusses her unique approaches to dyslexia screening and the creation of supportive learning environments for students.

Julie Schafer serves as the principal of Early Elementary school in Early ISD in Texas. She is leading success in every child’s education by implementing early dyslexia screenings for dyslexia intervention and training programs. She fosters open communication and collaboration among educators to drive the best possible learning outcomes. Listen to our podcast with Julie to learn more about ISD’s innovation, “Success room,” where students thrive in an emotionally supportive learning environment through the MTSS and PBIS framework. Her leadership exemplifies how a unified community of support can accelerate success for both children and staff.

People in this episode

Guest: Julie Schafer

Topics covered

  • dyslexia screening
  • student well-being
  • education innovation
  • collaboration among educators

Keywords

  • MTSS
  • PBIS
  • early intervention
  • emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Products: dyslexia intervention programs, Success room

Places: Texas

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