Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge (International Dyslexia Association, 2002).

Dyslexia Informational Links:

Muenster ISD Dyslexia Procedures

The Dyslexia Handbook - English

EL MANUAL SOBRE LA DISLEXIA

Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update Important Changes

Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021

Parent's Guide to ARD Process

Guía Para Padres del Proceso de Admisión, Repaso, y Retiro

Additional languages can be found at Parent's Guide to the ARD Process - SPEDTex

Procedural Safeguards English

Aviso Sobre Procedimientos de Protección

Additional languages can be found at Procedural Safeguards - SPEDTex

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY RESOURCES

This page is managed by the Texas Education Agency and provides families with information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Dyslexia, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/resources

Under 20 U.S.C 1418 (d) and 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §300.646, states must provide for the collection and examination of data to annually determine whether significant disproportionality based on race or ethnicity is occurring in the State and local education agencies (LEAs) with respect to three areas:

• The identification of students with disabilities, including identification of students with particular impairments. (ages 3-21)
• The placement of students in particular educational settings. (ages 6-21)
• The incidence, duration, and type of disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions. (ages 3-21)

Links for Additional Information:

Significant Disproportionality State and Federal Activity Updates

Disproportionality (texas.gov)

Student Handbook Statement: English | Texas Education Agency

Student Handbook Statement: Spanish | Texas Education Agency

WHAT IS TRANSITION SERVICES?

Transition Services means a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that is designed to be within a results oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student with a disability to facilitate the student's movement from school to post-school activities, including: Postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. It is based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's strengths, preferences and interests and includes: instruction, related services, community experiences, development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives and if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational assessment. [300.43(a)(2)]

TRANSITION INFORMATION LINK:

Texas Transition and Employment Guide English

Trayectorias Texas Transition and Employment Guide Spanish

In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 139 (SB 139), which requires Texas local education agencies (LEAs) to distribute the following notice to parents:

• SB 139 Notice to Families (English version) 
• SB 139 Notice to Families (Spanish version)

These notices contain the following information:

• Changes made from 2016 to 2017 in reporting requirements for LEAs regarding special education enrollment in the Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System
• The rights of a child regarding the provision of special education services under both state and federal law
• The process and procedures for initiating a referral for evaluation for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and TEC Sec. 29.004.
• Where to find local policies and procedures related to initiating a referral for evaluation under IDEA

Texas Educational Agency has created an overview of special education to help.  This document will be provided when a parent requests a full and individual initial evaluation for a student.  Districts are asked to have the parent sign the form and add it to the student's file.  

Overview of Special Education for Parents