Helpful Resources & Texas Dyslexia Links
Navigating reading differences can feel overwhelming. Below are official, trusted resources from state and national organizations to help you understand your child’s rights and the science behind their learning.
Official Texas Education Agency (TEA) Resources
- TEA Dyslexia & Related Disorders Main Hub – The state’s central webpage for all official rules, helpline numbers, and legal updates regarding Texas dyslexia services.
- The Texas Dyslexia Handbook (Official English PDF) – The legally mandated guidebook used across Texas public schools for identification and student services.
- Manual Sobre Dislexia (Official Spanish PDF) – The complete Texas handbook translated into Spanish to fully guide your Emergent Bilingual (EB) families.
- TEA Dyslexia Fact Sheet for Families (English PDF) – A concise, parent-friendly breakdown of dyslexia characteristics and school evaluation steps.
- Hoja de Datos Sobre la Dislexia Para las Familias (Official Spanish PDF) – Una guía concisa y fácil para los padres que detalla las características de la dislexia y los pasos para la evaluación escolar.
National Dyslexia & Literacy Organizations
- International Dyslexia Association (IDA) – The global leader in structured literacy. Check out their free “Dyslexia Handbook for Families” right on their home screen.
- Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) – Learn more about the rigorous national training standards required for structured literacy practitioners and therapists.
- Understood.org – A fantastic, parent-friendly website filled with practical strategies, simulators, and articles for families navigating Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, and Executive Dysfunction.