When a child keeps struggling, families deserve clear answers.
Bright Path Assessment provides independent academic assessment and dyslexia-risk screening for school-age children in St. James, Hanover and Trelawny — delivered by a trained special educator, with practical reports teachers and parents can act on.
Every assessment includes
- ✓ One-to-one testing session (2–2.5 hours) at a partner school site
- ✓ Full academic profile: reading, writing, mathematics & related skills
- ✓ Dyslexia-risk screening
- ✓ 8–12 page report with classroom & home recommendations
- ✓ 45-minute parent feedback session + later check-in
Assessment Details & Delivery
One-to-one supportive session tailored for children.
Includes academic profile, testing, & all consultations.
Actionable recommendations for home & school.
Extra lessons aren't working.
Now what?
When a child continues to struggle despite extra support, the next step isn't another intervention — it's clear information about how they learn. An assessment may help if you recognise your child here:
Reading & Spelling
Reads slowly or guesses at words, avoids reading aloud, struggles to sound out new words, or spells the same word differently on the same page.
Writing & Mathematics
Bright ideas but can't get them on paper, letters and numbers reversed beyond the early years, or maths facts that never seem to stick.
Confidence & Effort
Works twice as hard for half the result, dreads homework, or has been called "lazy" when you know they're trying. Effort isn't the problem — the path is.
One clear package. No surprises.
Every family receives the same complete, carefully sequenced assessment experience — from intake to follow-up.
Pre-assessment intake
Parent questionnaire, school records and teacher input (with your consent) — all completed online before testing day.
Testing session
A calm, one-to-one session of 2–2.5 hours at an approved partner-school site — a familiar, child-friendly setting close to home.
Academic profile & screening
Educational strengths, priority needs and dyslexia-risk indicators — clearly explained, not just numbers.
Your child's report
An 8–12 page report with scores explained in plain language and practical classroom and home recommendations teachers can use right away.
Feedback & follow-up
A 45-minute virtual meeting to walk through the findings together, plus a check-in 6–8 weeks later to see how the plan is working.
Testing blocks fill fast — and spots are limited.
Assessments run in scheduled testing weeks at partner schools across western Jamaica. Message us for the next block dates.
WhatsApp for Next DatesEducator-led. Child-centred. Independent.
Bright Path Assessment was founded by Dr. Shauntell Dunbar a trained special educator, to provide families in western Jamaica access to high-quality academic assessment without the long trip to Kingston — at a significantly more accessible rate.
Testing is conducted at trusted partner schools during scheduled weeks. Our findings are independent, records are kept strictly confidential, and every report is crafted to be actionable for teachers and parents alike.
Our scope, stated plainly:
Bright Path specializes in academic assessment and dyslexia-risk screening. We do not provide medical or psychological diagnoses. If a child's needs extend beyond academics, we offer guidance to the appropriate licensed specialists.
Trained Specialist
Independent assessments for western Jamaica families.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our assessments, reporting, and process.
No. Bright Path provides an academic assessment with dyslexia-risk screening. Your child's report describes their academic profile and any risk indicators, with clear recommendations — and if the findings suggest a formal diagnosis or other specialist input is needed, we refer you to the appropriately licensed professionals.
At approved partner-school sites in western Jamaica during scheduled testing blocks — quiet, familiar, child-friendly settings. You don't need to travel to Kingston.
Message us on WhatsApp or use the booking form below. A 50% deposit (J$27,500) secures your child's place in the next testing block; the balance is due before your feedback session. A payment plan is available.
Only with your written consent. With permission, we gather teacher input before testing and can offer a teacher debrief afterwards so the school can act on the recommendations. All records are confidential and held by Bright Path.
You'll have a 45-minute virtual feedback session to walk through the findings, then a check-in 6–8 weeks later. Families can also add extended support, such as help presenting the findings at a school meeting.
Book an assessment or a school-leader call
Spots in each testing block are limited. Reach out today and we’ll confirm the next available dates.