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: 3
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Tuesday, July 15
Texas Dyslexia Academy 4: From Child Find through the ARD Committee Process

This session provides an overview of the special education process for students with dyslexia, covering IDEA, Child Find, evaluations, ARD committees, and IEP development.

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Friday, July 18
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students

Explore how to evaluate and support bilingual students with dyslexia by understanding second language acquisition, the advantage of bilingualism, and effective instructional approaches.

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Friday, August 8
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations

This session introduces the foundations of dyslexia by exploring how reading develops, identifying key characteristics and risk factors, and understanding related academic challenges.

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