Texas Dyslexia Academy Module 2 - The Dyslexia Handbook

Welcome to Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook, the second in a comprehensive series of six training opportunities designed to assist school districts and charter schools in understanding and implementing The Dyslexia Handbook 2024 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. This course delves into the latest updates, offering participants the knowledge needed to ensure compliance and effectively support students with dyslexia.

In this session, participants will review the following key areas:

• Exploring The Dyslexia Handbook, 2024 Update: Gain a detailed understanding of the updates and how they impact procedures and practices.
• Defining Dyslexia: Clearly define dyslexia, its characteristics, and distinguish it from other reading difficulties.
• Universal Screening and Data Review: Learn about screening for reading risks and how to analyze data to identify students in need.
• Evaluation and Identification: Understand the steps involved in evaluating, identifying, and providing services to students with dyslexia.
• Evidence-Based Instruction: Discover critical components of effective dyslexia instruction based on research and best practices.
• Dysgraphia Services: Explore the evaluation and identification processes for students with dysgraphia and the provision of appropriate services.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of The Dyslexia Handbook and the procedures for supporting students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, enabling you to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.