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Texas Dyslexia Identification Academy is an exciting new training initiative to help district and charter school teachers, administrators, dyslexia specialists, and assessment personnel with the challenges of identifying students with dyslexia. This training offers five modules where participants can customize their professional development path by attending one or any combination of the five. TAC §232.11 requires educators who teach students with dyslexia to have CPE training in new research and practices in educating students with dyslexia.*
*Successful completion of Module 1 may satisfy this requirement, per local district policy.
Texas Dyslexia Identification Academy Course Descriptions
| Module 1 - Foundations |
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| Module 1 is the first of five modules developed to assist school districts and charter schools in the identification of students with dyslexia. The objectives for Module 1 are to define dyslexia and related disorders, explore the characteristics and common risk factors of dyslexia at varying age and grade levels, explore elements of reading, and review associated academic difficulties and conditions that may co-exist with dyslexia. |
| Module 2 - Dyslexia Evaluation |
| Module 2 is the second of five modules to assist school districts and charter schools in the identification of students with dyslexia. The objectives of Module 2 are to review the why and when for assessing dyslexia. Module 2 will also review the processes for dyslexia assessment and related disorders as outlined in The Dyslexia Handbook, 2014. |
| Module 3 - Considerations for ELLs |
| Module 3 is the third of five modules developed to assist school districts and charter schools in the identification of students with dyslexia in the ELL student population. The objective of Module 3 is to review the process of second language acquisition, research on the relative effectiveness of different language programs, the various types of orthography that exist around the world, and the benefits of bilingualism. Data gathering and formal evaluation, as well as, instructional programming for ELLs will also be reviewed. |
| Module 4 - Interpreting Scores |
| Module 4 is the fourth of five modules developed to assist school districts and charter schools in the identification of students with dyslexia. This module is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret both quantitative (formal) and qualitative (informal) data used, in compliance with federal and state guidelines, to identify students with dyslexia. Specifically, the participant will understand the significance of quantitative data from normed assessment scores. The role that qualitative data plays when used with quantitative test scores in helping a Section 504 committee determine the identification of dyslexia, will also be reviewed. |
| Module 5 - Report Writing & Case Studies |
| Module 5 is the fifth of five modules developed to assist school districts and charter schools in the identification of students with dyslexia. When a student is referred for a dyslexia evaluation, qualitative and quantitative information gathered by the evaluator is used to drive decision making within the legal framework of either the Section 504 or IDEA process. A methodical approach to processing the assessment data, such as the use of a structured written report, will help inform the appropriate committee before it makes any decisions regarding dyslexia identification. At the conclusion of this module, you will (1) know how to analyze and evaluate collected data and then use findings for report writing, (2) be familiar with a framework for documenting evaluation results, and (3) provide hands-on practice in using the framework of a written report to inform a §504 or ARD committee. |
Choose a Pathway:
K-12 Classroom Teachers --- or --- Administrators
| Recommended | Optional | Optional | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Dyslexia Foundations | Module 2: Dyslexia Evaluation | Module 3: Considerations for ELLs | Module 4: Interpreting Scores | Module 5: Report Writing & Case Studies |
Dyslexia Program Teachers --- or --- SPED Evaluation Personnel
| New to Dyslexia Evaluation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | ||||
| Module 1: Dyslexia Foundations | Module 2: Dyslexia Evaluation | Module 3: Considerations for ELLs | Module 4: Interpreting Scores | Module 5: Report Writing & Case Studies |
| Prior Training in Dyslexia Evaluation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Recommended | |||
| Module 1: Dyslexia Foundations | Module 2: Dyslexia Evaluation | Module 3: Considerations for ELLs | Module 4: Interpreting Scores | Module 5: Report Writing & Case Studies |
Texas Dyslexia Helpline: 1-800-232-3030
For more information, please contact your regional dyslexia consultant at the appropriate Education Service Center listed below:
ESC Contacts Information
| Region | Phone | Address | City/State | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1 | 956.984.6000 | 1900 W Schunior Street | Edinburg, TX | 78541 |
| Region 2 | 361.561.8400 | 209 N Water Street | Corpus Christi, TX | 78401 |
| Region 3 | 361.573.0731 | 1905 Leary Lane | Victoria, TX | 77901 |
| Region 4 | 713.462.7708 | 7145 W Tidwell Road | Houston, TX | 77092 |
| Region 5 | 409.951.1700 | Edison Plaza, 350 Pine Street | Beaumont, TX | 77701 |
| Region 6 | 936.435.8400 | 3332 Montgomery Road | Huntsville, TX | 77340 |
| Region 7 | 903.988.6700 | 1909 N Longview Street | Kilgore, TX | 75662 |
| Region 8 | 903.572.8551 | 4845 US Hwy 271 N | Pittsburg, TX | 75686 |
| Region 9 | 940.322.6928 | 301 Loop 11 | Wichita Falls, TX | 76306 |
| Region 10 | 972.348.1700 | 400 E Spring Valley Road | Richardson, TX | 75083 |
| Region 11 | 817.740.3600 | 1451 S Cherry Lane | White Settlement, TX | 76108 |
| Region 12 | 254.297.1212 | 2101 W Loop 340 | Waco, TX | 76712 |
| Region 13 | 512.919.5313 | 5701 Springdale Road | Austin, TX | 78723 |
| Region 14 | 325.675.8600 | 1850 State Hwy 351 | Abilene, TX | 79601 |
| Region 15 | 325.658.6571 | 612 S Irene Street | San Angelo, TX | 76903 |
| Region 16 | 806.677.5000 | 5800 Bell Street | Amarillo, TX | 79109 |
| Region 17 | 806.792.4000 | 1111 W Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX | 79416 |
| Region 18 | 432.563.2380 | 2811 La Force Boulevard | Midland, TX | 79706 |
| Region 19 | 915.780.1919 | 6611 Boeing Drive | El Paso, TX | 79925 |
| Region 20 | 210.370.5200 | 1314 Hines Avenue | San Antonio, TX | 78208 |