Dyslexia Education

Dyslexia is a disorder which makes it difficult for individuals of average or above average intelligence to read, write, and spell and sometimes to compute, organize, and comprehend material in their native language. It often runs in families and may be caused by naturally occurring brain differences. Many individuals learn to compensate for or practically overcome their weaknesses through proper teaching method and practice.

Common Signs of Dyslexia

In grades K-4:

  • Learns the alphabet later
  • Learns letter-sound relationships only with explicit instruction
  • Confuses basic sight words
  • Makes frequent reading & spelling errors
  • has poor or slow handwriting & difficulty copying
  • struggles with reading reducing reading comprehension

In grades 5-8:

  • continues to transpose letter sequences frequently
  • still reads below grade level
  • requires specific instruction to learn decoding/spelling strategies
  • avoids reading aloud
  • avoids writing compositions
  • comprehends below listening comprehension level

High School & Adult:

  • avoids reading books independently
  • continues to spell incorrectly
  • avoids writing whenever possible
  • finds unique ways to cope with reading & writing tasks

At Belton ISD, children may be referred to receive dyslexia services by the Campus Learning Support Team. After a review of the student's TAKS/benchmark data, grades, and other indicators, and with parent permission, students may begin receiving services.

Schedule of Services

  • Students are served in a pull-out dyslexia program using the Scottish Rite Hospital Curriculum (multisensory, explicit, comprehensive, intensive, sequential, systematic)
  • Classes meet 4-5 days each week
  • Each group is scheduled 30 minutes to 1 hour depending upon home campus
  • Lakewood/Sparta – CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) Teachers
  • All other Campuses – Paraprofessionals facilitate a tape program (DTP or Literacy)

PowerPoint Presentations

Click on one of the links below to view presentations on dyslexia.

For more information about Dyslexia Education, contact:

Denise Whitley
Director of Elementary Education, Dyslexia Supervisor
Belton ISD
400 N. Wall St.
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-215-2037
Fax: 254-215-2027