Dyslexia and Related Disorders
Purpose
ֱ has a long history of supporting the fundamental skill of reading. This history includes a focus on early identification and intervention for students with dyslexia. This page includes resources to assist in identifying and providing services for students with dyslexia and related disorders in ֱ schools. In addition to this page, information is available through the State Dyslexia Coordinator, , the dyslexia contacts at each of the 20 regional education service centers and the helpline. We welcome any suggestions you may have that will improve this page.
Dyslexia Handbook
The ֱ Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the ֱ State Board of Education (SBOE).The SBOE requires that each district and open-enrollment charter school implement the SBOE’s strategies for screening, individualized evaluation, and techniques for treating dyslexia and related disorders through its approved “Dyslexia Handbook: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders” []
In effect as of June 30, 2024.At the April 12, 2024 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the SBOE approved for second reading and final adoption changes to 19 ֱ Administrative Code (TAC) 74.28. Included as a figure in 19 TAC 74.28 is the SBOE’s Dyslexia Handbook. The rule was filed in the ֱ Register on June 1, which makes the rule and handbook effective on June 30, 2024.
- The Dyslexia Handbook- Updated on August 9, 2024 (The handbook linked hereincludes the Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), also linked below as a standalone document)
- Manual Sobre Dislexia (The Dyslexia Handbook - Spanish)- Updated on October 2, 2024 (The handbook linked hereincludes the Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), also linked below as a standalone document)
Dyslexia Resources
- TEA Resource List of Evidence-Based Dyslexia Programs (New as of November 13, 2024)
- The Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)(New as of August 9, 2024)
- The Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Spanish) (New as of October 2, 2024)
- Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for ֱ (New as of September 26, 2024)
- Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for ֱ(Spanish) (New as of October 3, 2024)
- House Bill 3 Dyslexia Allotment Spending Guidance(Updated October 18, 2024)
- Dyslexia TSDS PEIMS Overview(Updated October 17, 2024)
- Overview of Special Education for ֱ(Updated August 24, 2023)
- Overview of Special Education for ֱ (Spanish)(Updated August 24, 2023)
- The form is also available in 25 other languages on the.
- Technology Integration for Students with Dyslexia & Related Disorders
To The Administrator Addressed Correspondence (TAA):
- TAA:Dyslexia Rule and Handbook Effective June 30 - June 27, 2024
- TAA: HB 3928: Dyslexia Evaluation, Identification, and Instruction - August 3, 2023
Families: Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
Educators: Special Education Resources
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Special Education:
Email: sped@tea.texas.gov
Department of Review and Support:
Email: ReviewandSupport@tea.texas.gov
State Dyslexia Helpline:
(800) 232-3030