The donation will go toward FISD’s special education department in support of its dyslexia support and services.
The overview
The Halls made the donation to support dyslexia intervention as they encountered dyslexia through their two daughters, the news release noted.
FISD currently serves about 710 students with dyslexia, and about 230 of those students receive direct intervention through special education services, according to this news release.
Diving in deeper
This donation will be able to fund the following resources for the district:
- District license for TextHelp, which supports students through phonetic word prediction, speech-to-text and text-to-speech tools
- District license for enhanced digital accessibility and integration with Google, Chromebooks and Canvas, among other services
- 100 additional seats for Read Live, a web-based intervention platform to learn fluency, vocabulary, phonics, phonemic awareness and comprehension
- 90 Scanmarker Reader pens, which increase reading independence and decoding support
- 10 dyslexia keyboards, iPads and charging towers
- Customized staff and parent training to deepen understanding and support for dyslexic learners both in the classroom and at home
“Our dyslexia team is dedicated to providing every student with the tools and strategies they need to succeed,” a representative with FISD’s special education department said in the news release. “This gift allows us to dramatically expand our reach and offer cutting-edge resources that promote independence, confidence and literacy growth.”
