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Dyslexia Department Newsletter

December Edition

Dyslexia Department Newsletter December Edition
Dyslexia DepartmentNewsletterDecember Edition

Dyslexia Department Charge Dyslexia Department Charge

Identification & Service

We believe students should be provided with equitable access to education and learning through an individualized continuum of services and supports


Inspiring Instruction

We believe all learners deserve a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports their individual needs, empowers, and ignites a passion for learning.


Compliance

We work to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines to ensure our students are served appropriately based on their individual needs.


Collaboration & Communication

We believe when families, school staff, and the community are engaged in the education of our students, they will achieve to their fullest potential.

Contact List Contact List

Dyslexia Department Directory

Joke of the Month Joke of the Month

Answer: He's Cool 😂

Recommended Books on Dyslexia Recommended Books on Dyslexia

Grade Levels K-2

Claude : The True Story Of A White Alligator

Claude : The True Story Of A White Alligator

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A Walk In The Words

A Walk In The Words

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Grade Levels 3-5

Dog Man

Dog Man

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Swish! : The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

Swish! : The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

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Grade Levels 6-8

The Last Kids On Earth

The Last Kids On Earth

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Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

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Grade Levels 9-12

The Poet X

The Poet X

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Divergent

Divergent

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Student Spotlight Student Spotlight

Aden and his family have traveled around the 48 contiguous states. The trip started in January and ended their trip in November. Aden has attended his dyslexia sessions and completed his work with no problems. He has kept his grades up although admitting the time difference was a bit confusing. While it was exhausting, it was a wonderful experience. He enjoyed learning the history of the individual states and being with his family.

Learning Ally Learning Ally

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Grab a Cup of Hot Chocolate and a Book to Warm up with a Winter Reading Challenge!

Learning Ally’s Great Reading Games is a well-established reading competition designed to inspire your students to read and improve their literacy skills. Your school earns points for every page read, with top-performing schools and students winning exciting prizes. You can boost scores before the competition begins by encouraging reading through the Learning Ally Audiobook app. With curated book lists and support for you, it’s an engaging way to get your students excited about reading!


  • GRG Boost-up Points: December 2, 2024 – December 31, 2024
  • GRG Competition: January 6, 2025 – February 28, 2025

Keep track of your reading with this fun Winter Reading Challange Organizer!

How to Add a Book: A Student's Perspective

Note: Please connect with your Dyslexia Teacher for login credentials to Learning Ally.

Adding a Book: A Student's Perspective

Scholarships for HS Students Who Learn Differently

Every year, Learning Ally awards up to nine high school seniors cash prizes ranging from $3,000-$6,000 through the Marion Huber Learning Through Listening® Awards (LTL). This is a great way to celebrate once-struggling learners as they progress toward their academic goals.

Scholarship requirements:

  • High School graduating class of 2024 or 2025
  • School or Household Learning Ally member for one year prior to applying
  • A completed application including a reference


The application process is easy, and we select students based on their academic progress. All we need you to do is
send the application form to the qualifying student and/or their guardians. We will be accepting applications until December 31st and announcing the winners in early 2025. If you have any questions, contact allkidscanread@learningally.org

All qualifying students are invited to apply today!

Holiday Recipe Holiday Recipe

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
Recipe by: John Kanell

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
  • â…“ cup cocoa powder (33g)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened (168g)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (110g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 16 ounces peppermint bark divided (340g)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (80g)
  • 3 to 4 candy canes crushed

Dyslexia Handbook Dyslexia Handbook

TEA Dyslexia Handbook 2024 (English)
TEA Dyslexia Handbook 2024 (Spanish)
TXSS Dyslexia Department Handbook

Padlet Padlet

Dyslexia Shoutouts from Families
Please feel free to share your shoutouts to acknowledge our fantastic Dyslexia Teachers, Diagnosticians, and Leaders!

Reminders, Helpful Links, and Important Dates Reminders, Helpful Links, and Important Dates

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Stay Engaged During Winter Break

To stay engaged during the winter break, students are encouraged to log into the Lexia program to complete their recommended usage goal.

  • Core5
  • PowerUp
Username: First initial + last name
Password: school + ID#

Free Internet for Students: Project 10 Million

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DI Services Moving from 504 to Special Education

Please note that due to changes in recent dyslexia laws from HB 3928, the following, as detailed on page seven of the HB 3928 FAQs document, must occur if the parent wishes for their student to receive Direct Dyslexia Instruction services. In other words, students having accommodations only for dyslexia may remain with 504, but those wanting to continue Direct Dyslexia Instruction services will need to move their student to Special Education.

Dyslexia Student Attendance Policy

As a student identified with dyslexia it is important to receive direct support by attending Direct Dyslexia Instruction classes. Students who receive Direct Dyslexia Instruction must attend class required class connect sessions Monday-Thursday (4 days per week).


Dyslexia Instruction will be a required class on your student’s schedule. The students assigned Dyslexia Teacher will contact the student and family with detailed class instructions. Please direct communication about class absences, assignments, or program materials to your assigned Dyslexia Teacher. You can find your teachers' contact information in the Dyslexia Department Directory.

Dyslexia Department Events

Parent Educational Meeting

Date: 10.11.2024

Slide presentations and recording:


  • Parent Education Meeting (English)
  • Parent Education Meeting (Spanish)
  • Parent Education Meeting Recording (10.11.2024)

Important Dates

  • STAAR EOC: December 5, 2024 - December 11, 2024
  • Winter Break (Student Holiday)
    • LSOA: December 20, 2024 - January 6, 2025
    • TVAH: December 23, 2024 - January 7, 2025
    • TOPS: December 23, 2024 - January 7, 2025
    • DATX: December 23, 2024 - January 7, 2025

Dyslexia Student Resources Dyslexia Student Resources

Talking Book Program

Talking Book Program

The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services to qualifying Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. TBP is part of the National Library Service to the Blind and Print Disabled, a program administered by the Library of Congress.

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Audiobooks for Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities | Learning Ally

Audiobooks for Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities | Learning Ally

Learning Ally solutions help struggling readers through audiobooks & support services for educators, parents, and students dealing with dyslexia. Reading accommodations

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Bookshare | An Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities

Bookshare | An Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities

Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.

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