TDA 4: Dyslexia: from Child Find through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Proces
Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 is designed to build background knowledge about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education. It provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIE), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development.
Participants will gain an understanding of:
• IDEA • Child Find requirements
• The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected
• Notice of Action-Prior Written Notice (PWN), Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and Overview of Special Education for Parents
• FIIE
• ARD committee meeting and IEP components
• Reevaluation process
Special instructions
Please bring a device to access a digital copy of The Dyslexia Handbook, 2024 Updated.
Presenter(s)
Gena Moss
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Gena Moss
ESC contact email
gmoss@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Hamric (South)
Date(s)
October 21, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
October 20, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on October 16, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
ELA/Reading, Special Education
Grade(s)
EE, PK, KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Elementary Teachers, Evaluation Personnel, Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, Secondary Teachers
Objective(s)
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.