The Texas Dyslexia Academy is a series of professional development sessions designed to deepen educators’ understanding of dyslexia and related topics, aligned with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of identification, instruction, or support to help educators better serve students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Texas Dyslexia Academy Sessions:
  • TDA 1: Foundations

  • TDA 2: The Dyslexia Handbook

  • TDA 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students

  • TDA 4: From Child Find through the ARD Process

  • TDA 5: Screening for Dyslexia

  • TDA 6: Dysgraphia

For more information about this professional learning series, email dyslexia@esc4.net.

Events

Events found: 4
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Tuesday, January 20
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations

Session ID : 1827525

Build a strong understanding of how reading develops, why students may struggle, and how to recognize the signs and characteristics of dyslexia.

dyslexiaIntervention
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Thursday, January 22
Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook

Session ID : 1927530

Take a closer look at the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook updates while learning how to identify, evaluate, and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

dyslexiadysgraphia
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Wednesday, January 28
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students

Session ID : 1940899

Take a closer look at the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook updates while learning how to identify, evaluate, and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

dyslexiabilingual
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Tuesday, February 10
Texas Dyslexia Academy 4: From Child Find to ARD

Session ID : 1927534

Build a clear understanding of IDEA, Child Find, evaluations, and the ARD/IEP process in supporting students with dyslexia.

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Contacts

Jan Cook
Jan Cook

Assistant Director

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

Natalie Pruitt
Natalie Pruitt

Education Specialist I

713-744-4426

natalie.pruitt@esc4.net