The Texas Dyslexia Grant was awarded to Round Rock ISD for use in the 2023-2024 school year. Round Rock was awarded $112,625. The specific need in Round Rock ISD was to expand our continuum of services for students with dyslexia by offering a program of instruction that can be adapted for students who need a more individualized approach to their learning. Reading by Design Program is a systematic, multisensory set of instructional routines that include content and pedagogically appropriate practices compiled from sources, such as Foundations for Literacy: Structures and Techniques for Multisensory Teaching of Basic Written English Language Skills by Aylett Royall Cox (1980). This program is aligned with research‐based practices for developing literacy and is designed for students with basic reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. This intervention follows an intensive, explicit, and cumulative design for the remediation of reading and writing skills at all grade levels. Reading by Design includes all of the components of instruction and instructional approaches supported through research as cited in The Dyslexia Handbook – Revised 2018: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders (pp. 40‐41).
Teachers learn how to adapt content, methodology, and delivery of instruction (specially designed instruction) of Reading by Design: An Individualized Literacy Intervention. Teachers will learn how to adapt this program for students identified through IDEA as having the reading disability of dyslexia.
Specially designed instruction is defined under IDEA as “adapting . . . the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction” to a child eligible under IDEA. This instruction must address the unique needs of the child that result from the child’s disability and must ensure access to the general curriculum so that the child can meet the state’s educational standards (34 C.F.R §300.39(b)(3)).
In Round Rock, we surpassed our original goal of training 50 teachers. We trained 81 teachers to provide instruction across the district. At this time, Round Rock ISD has a minimum of one, trained Reading by Design trained teacher on each campus. Round Rock ISD was fortunate enough to train one of our district Dyslexia Program Specialists, Ashli Framjee to be our In-District Reading by Design Trainer. Adding an In-District trainer will allow Round Rock to sustain the use of Reading by Design year to year.
Calling all "new" 6th graders in 24-25
Round Rock ISD's Dyslexia Department is hosting a SUMMER CAMP for students entering 6th grade in 24-25. The camp will be held June 3-6 from 9am-12pm at Round Rock High School. This FREE camp is open to all "rising" 6th graders identified with dyslexia. Registration is required. Click on the image to see the camp flyer. Click HERE to register.
Para estudiantes que ingresan a sexto grado en 24-25
El Departamento de Dislexia de Round Rock ISD está organizando un CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO para estudiantes que ingresan al sexto grado en 24-25. El campamento se llevará a cabo del 3 al 6 de junio de 9 am a 12 pm en Round Rock High School. Este campamento GRATUITO está abierto a todos los estudiantes identificados con dislexia que estarán en sexto grado el próximo año escolar. Es necesario registrarse. Haga clic en la imagen para ver el folleto del campamento. Haga clic aquí para registrarse.
- Help students choose books on their reading level.
- Allow for time and space for reading.
- Use audio books paired with physical book.
- Read a recipe and cook together!
- Choose a book about a destination your family will visit this summer!
- Join a summer reading challenge (see offerings at Round Rock Public Library & Austin Public Library using the buttons below).
Learning Ally
Learning Ally is a free audiobook solution that helps to bridge the gap by providing equitable access to grade-level content.
If your Round Rock ISD student doesn't already have a Learning Ally audiobook account, please contact the campus dyslexia teacher.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
The Talking Book Program provides free library services for Texans who are blind or have a visual, physical, or reading disability.
For access to this resource, please contact the Talking Book Program part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, at the link above.
Bookshare
Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, or other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style.
If your Round Rock ISD student doesn't already have a Bookshare audiobook account, please contact the campus dyslexia teacher.
A Walk in the Words
Young Readers
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Hudson Talbott
A heartwarming story of a little boy who learns to appreciate and value doing things in his own unique way.
The Life of Me (Enter at your Own Risk)
Youth Readers
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Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
Another best-selling book in the Hank Zipzer series. Read about his newest adventure and see his life in scrapbook form.
