Dyslexia Program
The purpose of the dyslexia program is to provide appropriate instructional services for children identified with dyslexia or a related disorder. Andrews ISD has policies and procedures in place to address the identification and services for students who have been diagnosed as being dyslexic. Parent notification before any identification or assessment is evident throughout the dyslexia plan.
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability which is neurological 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 which 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 which can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
For more information about Dyslexia and how your child can be helped, please contact your school administrator.
DYSLEXIA RESOURCES:
- 2021 Texas Dyslexia Handbook - Orange Book
- AISD Dyslexia Handbook
- Child Find Notice
- Florida Reading Research Center
- Multisyllabic Words Flyer for Parents
- Multi-Tiered System of Support
- International Dyslexia Association Handbook
- Talking Book Program
- TEA Dyslexia Handbook Update - English & Spanish
- TEA Resources
- TEA Dyslexia Fact Sheet (English & Spanish)
- Texas Reading Institute - Practical Ideas for Parents
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: 10 Things to help your struggling child