Program Goals
Effectively identifying students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia
Providing individualized instruction that meets the specific learning needs of each student in a small group setting
Providing intervention that includes:
Phonemic awareness
Grapho-phonemic knowledge (phonics)
Language structure
Linguistics
Process and strategies for decoding, encoding, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension
Providing explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative
Providing intensive, highly concentrated instruction that maximizes student engagement and uses specialized methods and materials
Providing meaning-based instruction that is directed toward purposeful reading and writing, with an emphasis on comprehension and composition
Providing multi-sensory instruction that incorporates the simultaneous use of two or more sensory pathways (auditory, visual, kinesthetic, tactile) during teacher presentations and student practice
Providing support for students in the regular classroom by collaborating with the teacher regarding alternative strategies and specific accommodations
Providing support to regular classroom teachers who are working with dyslexic students
Facilitating parent education and support groups by providing information and parent support
Resources
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 (English)
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 (Spanish)
Important Changes for Families to the Dyslexia Handbook (English)
Important Changes for Families to the Dyslexia Handbook (Spanish)
For more information, contact Kara Janasak, Dyslexia Therapy Coordinator, at 972-727-0490 or via email at Kara.Janasak@allenisd.org.