SAISD 504/Dyslexia Department
March 2019
Section 504
504 Coordinators' Corner
Thanks to all of our hard working 504 coordinators who ensure all eligible students receive appropriate accommodations. We appreciate all you do to support our 504 students.
We want to recognize the following 504 coordinators who have gone above and beyond!
Miriam Aguilar
Associate Principal
Julia Renner
Counselor
Dona Casso
Assistant Principal
What is Dyslexia?
How Do I Know if it's Dyslexia?
Famous Dyslexics
Henry Ford
Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne, one of Disney’s most famous stars, has been an outspoken advocate for dyslexia. Bella is an actress, singer, dancer, writer, and social activist. Bella was able to play a character for Disney that had dyslexia and now she also has written a series of books involving her main character, Autumn, who also is dyslexic.
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs revolutionized the technology field by developing the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. As a child, Jobs was recognized as highly intelligent, but he experienced frustration with formal schooling. Jobs worked on electronics with his father in the family garage where he began to develop his mechanical abilities.
Dyslexia Resources
Dyslexia Handbook 2018 Update
The Dyslexia 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.
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/dyslexia/The Dyslexia Checklist
The Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading and language based disabilities. The book is presented in a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with useful advice and information on a wide range of topics.
It's Called Dyslexia
Family Literacy Night
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019, 05:30 PM
Burnet Learning Center Cafeteria 406 Barrera Street 78210
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
About Us
Email: csosa2@saisd.net
Website: www.saisd.net/dyslexia
Location: 439 Arbor Place, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-554-2570
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/504Dyslexia-Department-SAISD-283275375824461/
Twitter: @504SAISD