R10 Dyslexia Connects Newsletter
May 2021 14th Edition
Be Inspired
Be inspired by Sarah Maloney, who shares the influence of her teacher that saw her strengths in creative writing, and inspired her to overcome dyslexia and pursue her writing talents.
Dyslexia Awareness: Made by Dyslexia
Technology Tools
Toontastic App
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
Dyslexia Advocate
Dyslexia Advocate, written by Kelli Sandman-Hurley helps guide parents to advocate for their child with dyslexia within the public education system.
What is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia, written by Alan M. Hultquist is an introduction for parents and kids to discover what it means to be identified with dyselxia.
Trapped
Trapped, written by Judy Spurr is a story about a middle school boy that is balancing the struggles of his reading difficulties, with the pressure of making grades to play soccer and bullies at school. Help comes from a creative teacher and a new friend.
Talking Book Program
KidsRead2Kids
Summer Activities
House of Shine Summer Offerings
Bright this way!
There’s something amazing about you that you may not even know yet. When you visit House of Shine this summer, you’ll become a Shineologist, studying the most interesting subject of all: yourself. Visit House of Shine in Grapevine - it's packed with interactive exhibits. www.houseofshine.com/visit
House of Shine also has programming for the young to the young at heart. They have craft programs that teach gratitude, a kids' storytime that teaches Shine through book characters. And teens can participate in a Journaling Club, Teen Book Club, and learn their top 3 strengths through Gallup's StrengthsExplorer. Summer Camps will also be in full swing this summer! House of Shine camps teach leadership are offered to all age groups.
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