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R10 Dyslexia Connects Newsletter

November 2019 6th Edition

R10 DyslexiaConnects NewsletterNovember 2019 6th Edition
Region 10 ESC | Dyslexia Connect, November 2019

Be Empowered

Check out the Understood website for inspiring stories and educational videos such as the one below on Dyslexia and the Brain.
Dyslexia and the Brain

Meet Samidha

Every month we bring you the story of a young person who has faced the challenge of dyslexia and how they've come out on top. Be inspired by Samidha, a college junior student that describes the impact accommodations and academic strategies can make on academic success at the college level.
Get To Know Samidha – Region 10 Dyslexia Connects

Home Activities

Dyslexia students often have strong spatial reasoning and benefit from strengthening these areas to transfer skills into learning symbol association. Enjoy some of these home activities that make learning fun!
R10 Dyslexia Connect – Segment 6: Activities

Region 10 Hands on Technology Tutorials for Parents

Read & Write among other digital learning tools can be explored at the upcoming tech session. Only 40 seats available, free to everyone, PLUS Texthelp is providing lunch. Learn more details at the following link. bit.ly/r10texthelp

Dyslexia Parent Library

Become a stronger advocate by educating your family with these informative books that address students with dyslexia and address their social/emotional needs.
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Here's Hank Everybody is Somebody

This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader.
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Dive In

Dive In includes ideas for book choices for 5-8s, 8-12s and teens, plus ideas for non-fiction, activity and reference books that may engage and support challenged readers.
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The Map Challenge

The Map Challenge explores the topic of dyslexia with an empowering story and adorable illustrations.

Talking Book Program

Texas State Library and Archives Commission's audiobook program for students with reading disabilities allows your students to access books at their interest and intellectual level.

Talking Book Program | TSLAC

launch tsl.texas.gov

Audio Poster Series

Region 10 is now offering this beautiful audio poster series on the Region 10 Dyslexia Regional website on the product page. We hope they encourage awareness, support and collaboration!

Resources


  • The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) serves our community, particularly those with dyslexia, primarily through conferences, by providing speakers, and through a special scholarship fund. Learn more HERE.


  • The Academic Language Therapist Association (ALTA) Find out more HERE.


  • understood.org for tools, support and community for the 1 in 5 people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences that often get left out or left behind.


  • Partners Resource Network can help you understand your child's disability. https://prntexas.org/

Looking for Nominations!

Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Looking for Nominations!!!!

See Details Below

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IDA Spark the Change Art Contest

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IDA Photo Submission Form

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IDA Excellence in Education Nomination

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Region 10 Contact

Thank you for sharing in this journey with your child. Region 10 is a resource for parents, teachers and districts. Please contact us for support or services.

Email: nancy.disterlic@region10.org
Website: Region10.org
Location: 400 E Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1454

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