Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations - 31493

Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations is the first of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools in areas regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will learn how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, the definition and characteristics of dyslexia, and how to know whether dyslexia is the cause of a student's reading difficulties. This session is aligned with the Instructional Strategies component of the TEA-required self-assessment.

Schedule & Location
5/6/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ESC Region 11 - Collaborate B
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Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Charter School Personnel, Dyslexia Interventionist, Principals, Teacher - General Education, Assistant Principals, Diagnosticians, LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), Speech Therapists
Objectives
The objectives for this course are: - Explore the elements of reading - Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and related disorders - Explore the common risk factors for dyslexia - Understand associated academic difficulties and other conditions
Session 57563
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T-TESS 1.3,2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline 4/29/2024 12:00 am
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS 1B,4B,2C,3B,5B
Presenter
Beth Hewett ESC Region 11, Marci Harkins ESC Region 11


Beth Hewett

For assistance contact:

Beth Hewett
Instructional Specialist Dyslexia
bhewett@esc11.net
(817) 740-7505

Marci Harkins

For assistance contact:

Marci Harkins
Dyslexia Specialist
mharkins@esc11.net

Offered Again On
  • 5/6/2024 9:00 am
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