Dyslexia Definition:

The Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003 defines dyslexia in the following way:

(1) Dyslexia means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.

(2) Related disorders include disorders similar to or related to dyslexia such as developmental auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.

TITLE 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION

Dyslexia Screening

Lackland ISD is required, per Texas Education Code (TEC), §38.003, to conduct universal dyslexia screening of students in kindergarten and first grade. Kindergarten students must be screened for dyslexia at the end of the school year, and first-grade students must be screened no later than January 31st. The updated criteria for English and Spanish screening instruments are as follows:
 

Procedures for Identification:
 

1. The MTSS team will document when a student has failed to make adequate progress or when a parent requests that the student be assessed for dyslexia.
2. Qualitative and quantitative data will be reviewed. Figure 3.8: Pathway for the Identification and Provision of Instruction for Students with Dyslexia
3. Parents are provided with written consent to evaluate, and the following required documents:
   • Notice of Procedural Safeguards
   • Overview of Special Education for Parents (English and Spanish)
   • Parents’ Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process
   • Texas Dyslexia Handbook
   • Information about Texas Talking Books
4. A Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) is conducted.
5. If the student is found eligible for special education and related services, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed.

Effective Instructional Strategies for Dyslexia are linked here.

Instructional Accommodations are linked here. 

Characteristics of Dyslexia are linked here. 

Olga McDonald

mcdonald.o@lacklandisd.net

210-357-5154