Collaborative Resources

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.

Adopted by the International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors, November 12, 2002

PARENT RESOURCES

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SEAS

Social Emotional and Academic Skills Class (SEAS)

The SEAS program is for students with disabilities whose behavior interferes with learning or the learning of others to such an extent that a specialized program in a more restrictive placement is necessary. This program continues to address academic needs while structuring the learning and behavior in order to make progress. SEAS is not a disciplinary placement. The objectives of SEAS program are as follows:

• To teach replacement skills for inappropriate behavior patterns which are interfering with the student's success in school.

• To increase pro-social behavior and decrease disruptive behavior in all participating students.

• To increase instructional time and academic achievement of each student.

• To increase communication with parents and provide parent support.

IMPACT

The IMPACT Program is designed to support special education students with autism or related disorders that require more intensive support than can be provided by the home campus special education team. The IMPACT program creates an environment and learning opportunities that focuses on social thinking skills, problem-solving, creating self and social awareness, and strengthening executive functioning skills.

The goal of the IMPACT program is to teach students to attend, interpret and problem-solve in order to increase their social competencies. The IMPACT Program structure can look like the following:

• Support Service within the general education classroom

• Pull-out service to address identified specific skill deficits

• Class period that focuses on social thinking skills

Collaborative Support Teachers

Message from Mrs. Talton:

Hello Knight Families,

My name is Dianna Talton, and I am the Special Education Collaborative Instruction Teacher for 4th and 5th grade. I graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 2009 with my Bachelor’s degree in Education. I have been teaching in Special Education for 9 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with students in Special Education, and look forward to working with your students this school year! One recommendation from me: please encourage your students to read every night, even if it’s just for 10-20 minutes. Please feel free to ever reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Let’s have a great school year! GO KNIGHTS!

Message from Mrs. Ackers:

I have taught for 23 years and graduated college from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX. I am married with 2 children. My oldest is a senior at Texas Tech and my youngest is a senior at Paschal High School. I love working with all students and meeting all needs to help them to become successful. I am here for students and we will have a great school year.

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time online grants for parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the on-line accounts to obtain educational materials, resources and/or services. See the following link below for more information.

Homepage: TEA Supplemental Special Education Services