Universal Academy Dyslexia Program

^{Universal Academy provides appropriate services for all students with dyslexia as defined in T.E.C. 38.003 and T.A.C. 74.28 including the revised procedures concerning dyslexia and related disorders. We partner with families, teachers, and educators to identify, support, empower and provide exceptional dyslexia services. By meeting the individual needs of each student, we help students recognize their potential and have the tools they need to achieve success throughout their lifetime.}

^{Our program, as a nationwide model, provides every student identified with dyslexia an opportunity to thrive academically, fostering readers and writers while embracing the culture and values that support and encourage the success of all students with dyslexia.}

• Early Childhood Dyslexia Screenings
• early intervention  
• identification process, conducting formal and informal evaluation
• appropriate instructional services at each campus
• progress monitoring of reading achievement during and after existing program
• informing parents of available options and services
• technology support of students identified with dyslexia

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What is Dyslexia?

Definition of Dyslexia:

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. Those with dyslexia have difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding. These deficits come from the phonological component in the brain that is unexpected to a person's intelligence and despite adequate instruction.  An effect or consequence includes difficulty with reading comprehension.

Link to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Definition

Click Here to View: TEDEd Video by Kelli Sandman-Hurley: What Is Dyslexia?

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Dyslexia Handbooks

The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the Texas State Board of Education. The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state’s dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included. On September 3rd, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for updates to the Dyslexia Handbook. The updated Texas Dyslexia Handbook, linked below, is in effect as of February 10th, 2022.

• The Dyslexia Handbook 2024 Procedures Concerning Dyslexia, Related Disorders, and updated FAQs
• Dyslexia Handbook 2021
• TEA's Dyslexia and Related Disorders webpage

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Dyslexia Resources

• The Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (New as of August 9, 2024) - Spanish Coming Soon
• Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents (New as of September 26, 2024) - Spanish Coming Soon
• Overview of Special Education for Parents (Updated August 24, 2023)
  • Overview of Special Education for Parents (Spanish) (Updated August 24, 2023)
  • The form is also available in 25 other languages on the SPEDTex website‍
• Dyslexia and Related Disorders, Information for Parents

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