A student exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia struggles with some or all of the many facets of reading, writing and/or spelling despite displaying adequate intelligence and receiving the same classroom instruction that benefits most children. As defined in TEC §38.003:

(1) “Dyslexia” means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.
(2) “Related disorders” includes disorders similar to or related to dyslexia such as developmental auditory imperceptions, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.

The difficulties of a student identified as having dyslexia occur in phonemic awareness and manipulation, single-word decoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and/or written composition. These difficulties are unexpected for the student’s age, educational level, or cognitive abilities. Additionally, there is often a family history of similar difficulties. The following are the reading/writing/spelling characteristics of dyslexia:

   - Difficulty reading single words in isolation;
   - Difficulty accurately decoding nonsense or unfamiliar words;
   - Slow, inaccurate, or labored oral reading (lack of reading fluency); and/or
   - Difficulty with learning to spell.

A Canton ISD student that appears to have characteristics of dyslexia is placed in a multi-sensory program for up to three years. Students are then transitioned to regular schedules with 504 accommodations as needed.

Teachers, parents, or school administrators recommend students to be assessed for characteristics of dyslexia. Students must have an average or above average IQ and meet assessment qualifications. If you have any questions about the Dyslexia Program, please contact the program coordinator, Patricia Conway at 903-567-6521.
 

Click here to view the Canton ISD Dyslexia Handbook.
 

Administrative Offices:

225 W. Elm St.
Canton, TX 75103

Phone: 903-567-4179
Fax: 903-567-2370

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