Dyslexia Dialog
September 2021
Welcome Back!
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! We are so excited about what this year will bring and to partner with you to meet the needs of our amazing students. This monthly newsletter will provide information about dyslexia and related disorders, keep you informed of any events of interest, and provide resources and tips for how families can support their children's growth at home.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dyslexia Can Be About More Than Just Reading
Students with Dyslexia can have Social/Emotional Struggles :
- Difficulty Reading Social Cues
- Difficulty Finding the Right Words to Say
- Lack of Patience
- Socially Awkward
- Loss of Interest in Learning
ยท
HOW TO HELP
Social/Emotional Supports
- Teach students self-advocacy skills
- Identify a trusted adult he/she can turn to for support
- Find opportunities for the student to help others
- Explain Dyslexia to the student while reinforcing age appropriate skills
- Promote balance between reading, writing, and extra-curricular activities
HELPFUL RESOURCES
FUN FACTS
What Was Your Favorite Book As a Child?
Mrs. Schulter: Little House on the Prairie
Mrs. Halford: The Indian in the Cupboard
Mrs. Louden-Wittwer: How to Eat Fried Worms
Mrs. Busby: Ramona the Pest
Mrs. Louise Warren: Little House on the Prairie
Mrs. Rutherford: The Hardy Boys
Mrs. Clark: Little House on the Prairie
Mrs. Snow: Where the Red Fern Grows
Mrs. McWhirter: Charlotte's Web
Mrs. Ahern: Ramona, Baby-Sitter's Club, and Sweet Valley High
Mrs. Shaffer: All Books!!!
Mrs. Tammy Warren: The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Mrs. Raper: Charlotte's Web
Meet Our Team
Kelley Ahern
Kerr Middle School
Melissa Schulter, MEd, LDT, CALT
Mendy Busby
Mound Elementary School
Kacee Clark
Judy Hajek Elementary School
Amanda Halford
STEAM Middle School
Burleson High School
Lynn McWhirter
Hughes Middle School
Valerie Raper
Frazier Elementary School
valerie.raper@bisdmail.net
Lori Rutherford
Academy of the Arts at Bransom
Shaula Shaffer, M.Ed.
Norwood Elementary School
Lori Snow
Brock Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School
Tammy Warren
Clinkscale Elementary School
Liz Louden Witter, M.Ed.
The Academy at Nola Dunn
Louise Warren, M.Ed.
Dyslexia Team Lead
STEAM Academy at Stribling Elementary SchoolTaylor Elementary School
Dr. Sarah Holman
Special Services Coordinator
Email: sarah.holman@bisdmail.net
Phone: 817-245-1226