Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook was developed to assist school districts and charter schools in understanding The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. In this course, participants explore the handbook and learn about important updates from the 2018 version of the handbook. The objectives for this course are:
Explore The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update
Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and common risk factors
Understand universal screening and data review for reading risk
Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dyslexia
Explore critical, evidence-based components of dyslexia instruction
Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dysgraphia