Dyslexia
Raymondville ISD strives to have an exemplary dyslexia program for students enrolled in grades K – 12.Through a responsiveness to intervention process, Raymondville ISD monitors students on a regular basis utilizing formal and informal observations, student data and other assessments including but not limited to screeners, benchmarks, and/or written evidence of curriculum-based monitoring (CBM).
The mission of Raymondville Independent School District Dyslexia Department is to:
Provide all eligible students with dyslexia with the multi-sensory and phonological awareness skills necessary to compensate for deficiencies in the areas of reading, writing, and spelling, in order to nurture a strong self-esteem and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents.
What is 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. (Lyon, G.R., Shaywitz, S. E., Shaywitz, B.A. (2003). A definition of dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia, 53, 1-14.)
Students with dyslexia can be served under special education or under Section 504, depending on the student’s unique needs. Please see TEA guidance (June 2018) Provision of Services for Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders.
What do I do if I suspect my child has dyslexia?
Review the common characteristics. If you suspect your child has dyslexia, contact your campus principal to request a meeting and possible evaluation.
June 2022 District Dyslexia Program Procedures ---Coming Soon
Pursuant to the TEA’s The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update, students being referred for consideration of dyslexia should have demonstrated age-appropriate developmental progress and have received appropriate instruction in reading, including but not limited to accelerated reading programs as required by the state. Schools must recommend evaluation for dyslexia if the student demonstrates poor performance in one or more areas of reading and spelling that is unexpected for the student’s age/grade and if the student exhibits the characteristics and risk factors of dyslexia as outlined in Ch. 1 of The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update. Pursuant to the TEC §38.003(a), “students enrolling in public schools in this state shall be screened or tested, as appropriate, for dyslexia and related disorders at appropriate times in accordance with a program approved by the State Board of Education. The program must include screening at the end of the school year of each student in kindergarten and each student in the first grade.” (The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update, pg. 10, has noted that “Grade 1 screening must conclude no later than January 31 of each year.”) Progression through RtI is not required in order to begin the identification of dyslexia. Parents/guardians always have the right to request a referral for a dyslexia evaluation at any time. Raymondville ISD is committed to the development and implementation of a dyslexia program that addresses both the Texas Education Code at §38.003 and the Texas Administrative Code at §74.28.
19_0074_0028-1_2021.pdf2021 Update Dyslexia Handbook
The purpose of The Dyslexia Handbook is to provide procedures for school districts, charter schools, campuses, teachers, students, and parents/guardians in early identification of, instruction for, and accommodations for students with dyslexia. This handbook will be used by school districts and charter schools as they develop their written procedures regarding students with dyslexia. It will also serve as a resource for educator preparation programs and other entities seeking guidance in serving students with dyslexia.
Senate Bill 2075/ El projecto de la ley 2075
Senate Bill 2075 was passed by the 86th Legislature requiring school districts to notify the parents or guardians of students who have or are at risk to have dyslexia or other reading difficulties of the Talking Book Program (TBP) maintained by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The TBP offers audio books at no-cost. For more information, contact the TBP at 1-800-252-9605 or 512-463-5458 or visit their website.
El proyecto de ley 2075 del Senado, que fue aprobado por la 86.a Asamblea Legislativa, requiere que los distritos escolares notifiquen a los padres de familia o tutores legales de los estudiantes que tienen o están en riesgo de tener dislexia u otros problemas de lectura del Programa de Libros que Hablan (TBP, por sus siglas en inglĂ©s) de la Biblioteca del Estado de Texas y la ComisiĂłn de Archivos. La TBP ofrece audiolibros gratuitos. Para obtener más informaciĂłn, comunĂquese con el TBP al 1-800-252-9605 o 512-463-5458 o visite su página web.
Important Changes ------ Cambios Importantes
2021_dyslexia_handbook_important_changes_for_families.pdf2021_dyslexia_handbook_important_changes_for_families_spanish.pdfFact Sheet for Families
Dyslexia Fact Sheet.pdfHoja de datos para las familias
Dyslexia-Spanish (1).pdfDistrict Contacts
Dyslexia District Coordinator
419 FM 3168 Raymondville, TX 78580
956-689-8175
Campus Contacts