The Difference Makers: Turning Differences Into Superpowers — August 7, 2026 Parents and teachers, I am writing this article/post from the evaluator’s perspective.  Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year!  If your student(s) wrestle with dyslexia or persistent reading difficulty, the first weeks of school are make-or-break for confidence, routines, and momentum.  Below is a sharp, educator/evaluator-style action plan: smart, a little witty, and brutally practical. Quick Framing Start date reminder: the school year begins in August 2026 (or September) — use these steps in Week 0–3.  Goal: build predictability, protect confidence, and collect the right evidence so supports are timely and targeted. 1.  Begin With A First Day Plan (Not Chaos) Create a one-page “Welcome & Reading Plan” to share with families and key staff: strengths, current reading goals, accommodations, and two immediate classroom supports.  Keep language student facing: one sentence about ...

Texas Back-to-School Supply Events — Major Metro Guide  School’s almost here — and across Texas, major metros are hosting dozens of free and low‑cost back‑to‑school fairs, backpack giveaways, health screenings, and enrollment drives to help families prepare for the 2026–27 school year.  This statewide guide pulls together the biggest events in Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Tyler, Waco, McAllen, Amarillo, and Beaumont, with dates, locations, and registration details so you can reserve supplies, access health services, and plan your visit   Whether you need a guaranteed backpack, immunizations, vision screenings, or help with enrollment, start here to find the events nearest you and the quick steps to register. Dallas — Mayor’s 30th Annual Back to School Fair Date: August 7, 2026, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Fair Park , 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75210 Register/learn more: Register to  receive free school s...