Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations Virtual - 34527
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.
Audiences
Charter School Personnel, Dyslexia Interventionist, Principals, Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Special Education, Assistant Principals, Diagnosticians, LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), Speech Therapists
Objectives
Participants will analyze the reading acquisition process, define the characteristics of dyslexia, and assess the implications of dyslexia on students academic performance and emotional well-being.
Session
61573
Fee
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Seats Left
Wait list full
T-TESS
1.3,2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline
3/11/2025 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
This session has reached its capacity, and is no longer open for enrollment.

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

For assistance contact:
Marci Harkins
Dyslexia Specialist
mharkins@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 3/11/2025 8:30 am
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