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RRISD develops trainers to mentor teachers Round Rock ISD announced Oct. 22 that the district has developed certified in-district trainers to support dyslexia educators and strengthen the program. What you need to know The district shared in October that two State Board of Education-certified trainers are helping to support the district’s dyslexia programs, ensuring students receive high-quality language instruction. These trainers are certified in the Wilson Reading System, and are mentoring teachers who are working toward certification in this program through training sessions and professional development. About the program The Wilson Reading System helps develop
District achieves ‘A’ financial rating for 2023-24 school year Round Rock ISD earned a “superior” rating of its financial integrity for the 2023- 24 school year from the Texas Education Agency, administrators shared Oct. 17. What you need to know The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas scores districts as A through F. This rating is based on 15 different metrics, such as audit and governance disclosures, cash and investments, tax collections, fund balance, debt management, administrative costs, capital projects, and staff levels. This year, RRISD earned a rating of 96 out of 100, translating to an A or “superior” rating similar to the rating it received in the previous school year.
language and writing skills in individuals with language-related disabilities such as dyslexia. The system utilizes a 12-step program to teach the structure of the English language, with emphasis on vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. How we got here The district’s efforts to strengthen support for dyslexia programs comes as state requirements for dyslexic education have shifted. The changes are a result of House Bill 3928, passed during the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill is expected to add costs for school districts. “We’re fortunate to have in-district trainers to support our staff. The addition of these two dedicated professionals ensures that every campus has fully trained teachers, meeting the highest standards for our students’ education.” DONNA WISE, DIRECTOR OF DYSLEXIA SERVICES
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