Dyslexia

A common learning difference that affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language. It may impact how an individual reads, spell and write. Students with dyslexia may have difficulty with decoding words, recognizing sounds in words and spelling. Early identification and intervention are key to helping students with dyslexia reach their full potential.

The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders is the primary source of dyslexia school law in Texas, and contains guidelines for dyslexia and related disorders, including screening, evaluation, identification, and instruction. Chapters 1-5 have also been adopted as a Figure in the Texas Administrative Code.

• Dyslexia Handbook
• Manual sobre dislexia
• Updates to the dyslexia handbook
• Cambios en el manual de dislexia

The Texas Education Agency has created resources to assist :

• Dyslexia evaluation, Identification and Instruction FAQs- English
• Dyslexia evaluation, Identification and Instruction FAQs- Spanish
• Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities
• Technical Assistance Child Find and Evaluation

For more information on dyslexia visit the following websites:

• TEA Dyslexia and Related Disorders
• TEA Special Education