Bowie ISD provides specialized instructional support to students who have been identified as dyslexic. Dyslexia manifests in phonemic awareness, decoding, reading fluency, or spelling difficulties. In most cases, these difficulties are unexpected, given the student's cognitive abilities.

The Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003 defines dyslexia as a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by difficulty learning to read, write, or spell despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.

If a student with reading difficulties does not respond to instructional interventions, the student's teacher will contact the parents to get input regarding the student's academic and socio-emotional development. If it is determined that the child should be formally assessed for dyslexia, the parents will be informed of their rights under Special Education and parental consent to assess will be obtained.*

• Bowie ISD Dyslexia Guidelines

• Bowie ISD Parent Education Handout

• Dyslexia and Related Disorders - Texas Education Agency

• 2024 Dyslexia Handbook - English

• 2024 Dyslexia Handbook - Spanish

Texas Talking Books

The Talking Book Program (TBP) offers students with reading disabilities – such as dyslexia – a variety of reading materials, from Pre-K to young adults. Digital audiobooks allow students to read the latest bestseller or a classic book needed for a classroom assignment.

Qualified students can apply to the free program. For more information or questions, visit www.texastalkingbooks.org or call 1-800-252-9605 or 512-463-5458