Aldine ISD Families and Teachers of Students With Dyslexia: Join Us for a Day of Learning Together on October 8

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Aldine ISD invites families of students with dyslexia to attend A Day of Learning Together. The session will empower parents and staff by learning the basics of dyslexia and learning the early signs of dyslexia.

Day of Learning Together

Parents and teachers will learn about dyslexia and ways to assist students with dyslexia achieve success.
Saturday, October 8, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
M.B. Sonny Donaldson Child Nutrition Center, 1802 Aldine Bender (Houston, TX 77032)
Hosted by the Department of Interventions
Information will be shared in English and Spanish.
There will be an activity room for children age 4 and up while parents/legal guardians attend the session.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Dyslexia is very common, affecting 20% of the population and 80% to 90% of all those with learning disabilities. Most students have dyslexia, but most don’t know they have dyslexia. Dyslexia can’t be “cured” – it is lifelong. But with the right supports, dyslexic individuals can become highly successful students and adults.

This language processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling, and speaking; dyslexia might manifest differently for speakers of different languages. But if identified early, students can excel.

Families and teachers that attend the Day of Learning event will also learn about:

• support
• accommodations
• technology
• emergent bilingual learners
• library resources
• visual stress/Irlen Syndrome

The Department of Interventions-Dyslexia/RtI is hosting the Day of Learning event. Dr. Kimberly Sinclair, director of interventions, stated she would also share tools that aid dyslexic students at home and school. Sinclair encourages parents, teachers, and dyslexia specialists to attend the session to truly “learn together.”

“Dyslexia is a complex, lifelong learning disorder,” said Sinclair. “It can be frustrating for parents to know how best to support their child with dyslexia. Schools are responsible for ensuring children learn to read and write and access the curriculum to maximize the student’s potential. However, parents have an important role too. The best outcomes result when parents, teachers, and dyslexia specialists coordinate support for students with dyslexia.”

Aldine ISD and its campuses have a great program to support students with dyslexia. Every student is different and responds differently to dyslexia therapy. Sinclair added that staff members work with each student to find the techniques that work for them.

Sinclair promised that everyone that attends a Day of Learning Together would find it informative and valuable to support students with dyslexia.