Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations Virtual - 34871

Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Dyslexia Foundations is the first of six training opportunities developed to assist educators to better understand dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants learn foundational information about how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, what dyslexia is, and warning signs that dyslexia may be causing a student’s reading difficulties. This session is aligned with the Instructional Strategies component of the TEA self-assessment.

Schedule & Location
6/4/2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Virtual
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Audiences
Charter School Personnel, Dyslexia Interventionist, Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Special Education, Assistant Principals, Diagnosticians, LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), Principals, Speech Therapists
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will define dyslexia, its characteristics, and related disorders, identify common risk factors for dyslexia and their implications, and understand the academic difficulties often associated with dyslexia and their impact on student learning.
Session 64340
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Seats Left 31
T-TESS 1.3,2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline 6/4/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS 1B,2C,3B,4B,5B
Presenter
Marci Harkins ESC Region 11


Marci Harkins

For assistance contact:

Marci Harkins
Dyslexia Specialist
mharkins@esc11.net

Beth Hewett

For assistance contact:

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

Offered Again On
  • 6/4/2026 8:30 am
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