Dyslexia

Dyslexia Handbook Update

The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). The SBOE requires that each district and open-enrollment charter school implement the SBOE’s strategies for screening, individualized evaluation, and techniques for treating dyslexia and related disorders through its approved “Dyslexia Handbook: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders” [19 Texas Administrative Code 74.28]

In effect as of June 30, 2024. At the April 12, 2024 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the SBOE approved for second reading and final adoption changes to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 74.28. Included as a figure in 19 TAC 74.28 is the SBOE’s Dyslexia Handbook. The rule was filed in the Texas Register on June 1, which makes the rule and handbook effective on June 30, 2024. 

• The Dyslexia Handbook - Updated on August 9, 2024 
• Manual Sobre Dislexia (The Dyslexia Handbook - Spanish)  

What is Dyslexia?

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” Adopted by the International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors, 2012

What is Dyslexia Video

Student Identification

All students in grades Kindergarten and 1st Grade go through a screening process to identify students who may be at risk for dyslexia (House Bill 1886). Additionally, students beyond first grade may be screened or tested as appropriate. If a student is suspected of having dyslexia and/or a related disorder, the campus will seek parental consent for a Full Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) under IDEA. 

Related Links: MTSS and Child Find

Updates in Special Education-Texas Education Agency

Updates in Special Education (Spanish)-Texas Education Agency

Services Provided if Identified

If a student is identified with dyslexia, services are discussed and documented through an Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meeting. The committee will review the student's data and collaborate on the resources and services that best meet the student's needs.

The Rockwall ISD Dyslexia Program currently utilizes a variety of curriculum resources, such as: Scottish Rite Take Flight and Reading by Design 

 Dyslexia Education

The Rockwall ISD Dyslexia Program strives to spotlight and educate others on dyslexia. Some of the exciting opportunities that have been provided are:

• Campus Staff Dyslexia Simulations
• Community/Parent Dyslexia Simulations
• Dyslexia Family Night
• Parent Information Nights
• Yearly staff development (district-wide) on the identification of dyslexia and ways to support students with dyslexia in the classroom

Dyslexia Resources for Families

• • International Dyslexia Association
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
  • National Center for Learning Disabilities
  • Bookshare
  • Learning Ally Dyslexia Support
  • Dyslexia Homepage-Region 10 Website
  • Statewide Dyslexia Resource Page
  • Region 10 Dyslexia Parent Information
  • Talking Books Program

  Talking Books Brochure/Information

  Below you will find a link to the Region 10 Dyslexia Connects Newsletter for Parents. Each newsletter contains wonderful resources for families.

  Region 10 Dyslexia Parent Smore Link