Zilker Elementary School

Zilker Elementary School

 

Dyslexia Support Newsletter

Welcome Back 2026

 

Welcome to a New School Year!

Good Morning Families!!

Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! We hope you and your family had a wonderful summer and are ready to embark on another year of learning and growth.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with your child again and support them on their educational journey. As we focus on providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with dyslexia, our goal is to help every child reach their full potential and develop the confidence they need to succeed.

Our approach will continue to emphasize multisensory learning, fostering a positive self-image, and building on strengths while addressing areas of challenge.

Communication between home and school is key to your child’s success. We encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or insights about your child’s learning. Together, we can create a strong partnership to support their growth and development throughout the year.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure this year is both successful and rewarding for your child.

Warm regards,

Alissa Deitz and Deborah Kent

Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

It's so wonderful to have your child in our reading groups this year! To make this the best experience possible, we'd love to learn more about them. Your perspective is incredibly valuable and will help us tailor our approach to fit your child's unique strengths and needs. We've put together a few questions that will help us get started. Please feel free to answer as many or as few as you like. Parent Questionnaire '26

Austin ISD Parent, Family, and Community Engagement

The Austin ISD Department of Special Education hosts Family Learning Opportunities throughout the year. These sessions include a variety of topics related to students with disabilities and special education. For more information, please contact Kellie Marino or Bree Rolfe at 512-414-SPED (7733).

Sessions are in English. To request interpretation in Spanish or any other language (including ASL), you must register 24 hours in advance. Registration/Interpretation Request: tinyurl.com/33u78ec7  

August & September 2026 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)

International Dyslexia Association Handbook

  • The IDA Handbook provides necessary information regarding:
    • The definition of dyslexia characteristics of dyslexia
    • Appropriate assessment tools
    • Evidence-based interventions
    • Suggestions for managing a dyslexic’s educational process
    • In addition, helpful resources and a glossary of terms are provided to better understand dyslexia and its related disorders.
    • IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know