Definition of Dyslexia

As defined in Texas Education Code §38.003

 (1) “Dyslexia”means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.

 (2)  “Related disorders” includes disorders similar to or related to dyslexia such as developmental auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.

Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia is the curriculum currently being used in Muenster ISD at the elementary campus. Take Flight contains the five components of effective reading instruction supported by the National Reading Panel research.  This includes phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension. 

District Dyslexia Procedures 2024-2025

Overview of Special Education for Parents

2024 Dyslexia Handbook (english)

2024 Dyslexia Handbook (spanish)

Dyslexia Handbook Important Changes for Families

Manual de dislexia Cambios importantes para las familias

FAQ: Federal Law and Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders

Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents