Dyslexia
The Klein ISD dyslexia program is designed to
provide short-term reading intervention for children identified as
having characteristics of dyslexia. Intervention services are offered to
qualifying students in all grades. The components of instruction
include explicit, systematic, and sequential multi-sensory instruction.
Klein teachers are trained in dyslexia intervention strategies, which
target the five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,
vocabulary, and comprehension. The goal of the dyslexia intervention
program is for students to gain accurate and fluent reading.
Student Eligibility
Klein
ISD takes a proactive approach in identifying reading disabilities,
such as dyslexia, through early identification and intervention. The Response to Intervention (RtI) model is used for early identification and intervention. However, a student does not have to go through RTI to be considered for a dyslexia evaluation. During
the course of the school year, students struggling in the area of
reading may be referred for dyslexia evaluation by the campus-based
Collaborative Planning Team. The parent may also initiate a request for
referral for dyslexia evaluation at any time. Parental consent forms and
parent questionnaires are required to initiate the evaluation. Parents of
elementary students should contact the campus Reading Specialist.
Parents of intermediate and high school students should contact their
child's counselor. Evaluation procedures are in accordance with TEA's Dyslexia Handbook (2018).
For Parents:
We are creating a district wide distribution list for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. If you would like to be included in this list, please click the link below. We will use this list to stay in contact with you about News and Notes in the world of Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Dyslexia/ Dysgraphia Parents List
Dyslexia Dysgraphia Road Map
Dyslexia Parent Awareness
Dyslexia Family Night Spring 2020 (English) Dyslexia Family Night Spring 2020 (Spanish)
District Dyslexia Contacts:
Texas Education Agency: The Dyslexia Handbook (2018)
Other Helpful Websites:
International Dyslexia Association
Texas Education Agency
Neuhaus Education Center
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
Family Night Google Slides October 2018
Talking Book Program
Dyslexia/ Dysgraphia Family Night Presentation