R10 Dyslexia Connects Newsletter
February 2021 12th Edition
Be Inspired
Be inspired by Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter and how her parents' support and guidance led to success. (From Understood.org)
KidsRead2Kids
Region 10 Educational Service Center
Learning Ally
Learning Ally has partnered with the state of Texas to offer audio books to struggling readers. You may access over 80,000 books including your district's textbooks in both English and Spanish.
Dyslexia Parent Library
My Storied Year
My Storied Year, written by Katie Proctor, invites us to the secret life of Dragon Stewart, who hides his dyslexia as he tries to avoid being bullied by his 7th grade classmates.
What's Your Shine?
What's Your Shine? This book is a celebration of self-discovery and focus on the strengths of individuals to embrace their purpose, resilience and brilliance in casting their light into our world. Author Claudia Beeny, the owner of House of Shine, shares her passion to guide students to find their shine.
Spelling Pen in Elf Land
Spelling Pen in Elf Land, written by Cigdem Knebel, is a decodable chapter book that sends readers using a magic pen to an Elf Land where they discover adventures of heroics and friendship.
Talking Book Program
Audio Poster Series
Resources
- The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) serves our community, particularly those with dyslexia, primarily through conferences, by providing speakers and through a special scholarship fund: Learn more HERE.
- The Academic Language Therapist Association (ALTA): Find out more HERE.
- understood.org for tools, support and community for the 1 in 5 people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences who often get left out or left behind.
- Partners Resource Network can help you understand your child's disability: https://prntexas.org/
Region 10 Contact
Email: nancy.disterlic@region10.org
Website: Region10.org
Location: 400 E Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1454