Dyslexia

Erin Morris
Dyslexia Specialist
erin.morris@kellerisd.net

The Keller ISD dyslexia program is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading which consists of a multisensory, structured language curriculum.  This curriculum breaks down the structure of the English language and utilizes auditory, kinesthetic and visual pathways.  Students in the Keller ISD dyslexia program receive intensive multisensory instruction delivered by a qualified dyslexia specialist.  Instruction for students is systematic, sequential, and maximizes student engagement at all levels.  Each campus in KISD has a minimum of one dyslexia specialist who has been specifically trained to work with dyslexic students through an accredited academic language therapy program.

  Resources: Websites Learning Ally- https://www.learningally.org

Bookshare- https://www.bookshare.org

International Dyslexia Association- http://eida.org/

Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)- http://www.altaread.org/default.asp

Yale Center for Dyslexia &Creativity- http://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/

LD Online- http://www.ldonline.org

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) http://idea.ed.gov/

KISD Dyslexia- http://portal.kellerisd.net/functions/learning/dyslexia/Pages/default.aspx  

Books

Shaywitz, Sally E. Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-based Program for Reading

Problems at Any Level. New York: A.A. Knopf :, 2003. Print.

Foss, Ben. The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning. Print.