Dyslexia
Vision
The Dyslexia Department is committed to providing equitable access to the civil right of literacy so that every child reaches their full literacy potential to experience success in college, career, and life.
Mission
We provide students with the necessary skills, support, services, and accommodations by supporting campus interventionists, teachers, administrators, and families through training, coaching, and consultation.
- Updates to Dyslexia Handbook - webinar
- Los cambios al Manual sobre la Dislexia - webinar
- What is Dyslexia? - Understood.org
- Through Your Child's Eyes - dyslexia simulation from Understood.org
- Embracing Dyslexia - website
- Embracing Dyslexia - documentary English
- Embracing Dyslexia - documentary Spanish
- Dyslexia and other Disorders - Texas Education Agency (TEA) Dyslexia website
- Improving Literacy - Understanding Dyslexia Toolkit - Learn common dyslexia definitions, the underlying causes of dyslexia, and the effects dyslexia may have on student literacy development. This toolkit includes; online tutorials, research briefs, expert advice, tools, and resources.
- The International Dyslexia Association is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. Visit their site to connect with a local branch near you, find IDA member providers in your area, and learn more about dyslexia.
- IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know
- Yale University's Center for Dyslexia and Creativity seeks to illuminate the strengths of those with dyslexia and disseminate information. practical advice, and the latest innovations from scientific research, and transform the lives of children and adults with dyslexia. Visit their site to learn more about their cutting-edge research and get concrete tips for parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia.
Talking Book Program (TBP) - Senate Bill 2075 was passed by the 86th Legislature requiring school districts to notify the parents or guardians of students who have or are at risk to have dyslexia or other reading difficulties of the Talking Book Program (TBP) maintained by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The TBP offers audiobooks at no cost. For more information, contact the TBP at 1-800-252-9605 or 512-463-5458 or visit their website. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/index.html
Learning Ally offers more than 75,000 digitally recorded audiobooks (including both textbooks and literary titles) in English and Spanish and is available to eligible students. Contact your child’s campus principal to learn more.
Regional and Local Contacts for more information about Dyslexia or related disorders:
ESC6 Dyslexia Contact
see Dyslexia and Related Disorders
Groveton ISD Contact:
Susan Kitchens
skitchens@grovetonisd.net
ESC6 Dyslexia Contact
see Dyslexia and Related Disorders
Groveton ISD Contact:
Susan Kitchens
skitchens@grovetonisd.net