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Dyslexia services in Texas schools: screening, evaluation and instruction

Texas has its own dyslexia rules, described in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Recent changes connected dyslexia identification more closely to special education, so it's worth knowing how the process works today.

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Screening

Texas students are screened for dyslexia and related disorders in kindergarten and first grade. Screening isn't a diagnosis: it flags students who may need a closer look.

Evaluation

When dyslexia is suspected, the school evaluates the student through the special education evaluation process (a Full Individual and Initial Evaluation under IDEA), with your written consent. You can also ask for it yourself, in writing, at any age.

The results are reviewed by the ARD committee, which decides how the student will be served.

Instruction and accommodations

  • Students identified with dyslexia receive dyslexia instruction from a trained provider, following the Handbook's requirements.
  • Accommodations may include extended time, oral administration, audiobooks, text-to-speech and reduced copying.
  • Progress should be monitored and reported to you regularly.

The process in Lumina

How Lumina helps, step by step

  1. 1

    Note the screening results

    A School note with the date and what the school told you, plus the letter in Documents.

  2. 2

    Track the evaluation

    An Evaluation deadline 45 school days after your consent, with reminders.

  3. 3

    Follow the instruction

    A Speech or School note when you get progress reports: dyslexia instruction minutes, reading level, what helps at home.

  4. 4

    Prepare the ARD

    A summary with the reading evaluations attached for the next ARD meeting.

Everything you write stays encrypted on your device: neither Lumina nor anyone else can read it.

Frequently asked questions

Does my child need a private diagnosis?+

No. The school must evaluate when dyslexia is suspected. A private evaluation can be shared and must be considered.

Can a student with dyslexia have a 504 plan instead of an IEP?+

The ARD committee looks first at eligibility for special education; some students are served through Section 504. Ask the school to explain its decision in writing.

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This guide gives general information, not legal or medical advice. Rules and timelines vary by state and district and can change: check with your school district, your state agency or the official websites. Lumina is not a medical device.