Dyslexia

Hi, I am Jan Cook, and I am one of Region 4's Dyslexia Specialists.
 

I have been in education for 28 years as a teacher, interventionist, Reading Specialist, and Program Coordinator. Prior to working for Region 4 ESC, I was a Program Coordinator for Reading Intervention in a district. In this capacity I coordinated the Dyslexia program and Response to Intervention for K-12th grades. I have worked with students with dyslexia and other struggling readers at all levels. I am passionate about the topic of dyslexia and how to help our students with dyslexia fulfill their fullest potential.

The State Board of Education (SBOE) on November 16, 2018, gave final approval to updates to The Dyslexia Handbook—2018 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders (Dyslexia Handbook). The updates address recent legislative changes and clarify processes regarding identification and services for students, including students with dysgraphia. The updated Dyslexia Handbook is effective immediately.

The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state's dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included. Spanish version coming soon.

For further information, please go to the Texas Education Agency’s Dyslexia website.

Statewide dyslexia assistance is available to districts, charter schools, universities, parents, service centers, and other entities. Please call the Texas Dyslexia Hotline at 1.800.232.3030.