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 ...