Tonight, AISD's Board of Trustees will discuss the district's work to support dyslexic learners as part of its . Review the PowerPoint
Resources and Information about Dyslexia
Bookshare is an accessible online library for people with dyslexia and other disabilities. More than 160,000 titles are available. Membership is free for students.
DyslexiaHelp is designed to help community members understand and learn about dyslexia and language disability. The website offers a wealth of information for individuals with dyslexia, parents and professionals. In the 鈥淒yslexia Success Stories鈥 section, the site includes information about celebrities who have dyslexia.
and : These websites are for parents or educators looking for age-appropriate materials on dyslexia. Articles offer basic information about dyslexia, tailored for the reading and developmental level of kids and teens.
The International Dyslexia Association is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. Visit their site to connect with a local branch, find IDA-member providers in the area, and learn more about dyslexia.
Learning Ally, formerly known as Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, offers more than 75,000 digitally recorded audiobooks, including textbooks and literary titles.
: The website helps parents of K-12 students with dyslexia locate the nearest Parent Training and Information center. PTI centers are funded by the federal government and offer parents assistance in navigating special education and their child鈥檚 rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
: The website of the new film 鈥淭he Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia鈥 (premiered October 2012), offers video clips from the film, ways to take action to support people with dyslexia, and uplifting advice for students with dyslexia and their parents.
Yale University鈥檚 Center for Dyslexia and Creativity seeks to illuminate the strengths of people with dyslexia and disseminate information, practical advice and the latest innovations from scientific research. The center helps transform the lives of children and adults with dyslexia. Visit the site to learn more about the center's cutting-edge research and get concrete tips for parents, educators and individuals with dyslexia.
Interested in learning more about support services for students with dyslexia? Please visit the AISD support services website.
Photo: Ben Cooper, magnet student at Kealing Middle School, demystifies dyslexia for families and educators at