Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological 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 the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.

• The Multilingual Programs department is committed to providing supplemental support to parents and campuses during COVID 19 and beyond. Please visit https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/184314 for linguistic accommodation resources, along with digital instructional resources for parents and students.

A parent may request an initial evaluation at any time if the parent believes that his or her child is a child with a disability in need of special education and related services.

Please contact your campus G/T coordinator to request testing. Please email GiftedandTalented@houstonisd.org  for additional assistance.