Supporting Our Dyslexia Program

Former First Lady Barbara Bush awarded Dr. Elsa Hagan, a local bilingual speech language pathologist, a check for $15,000 to match a challenge grant from the Brownsville Foundation for Health and Education for BISD’s Dyslexia Program. The funds are being used to assist all BISD dyslexia teachers in becoming licensed dyslexia practioners. No other school district in the United States has achieved this goal. BISD is partnering with the Neuhaus Education Center of Houston to mentor BISD’s dyslexia teachers and help prepare them to take the national examination and practicum. The former first lady gave the award at the 2011 Celebration of Reading Event held in Houston on April 28 to benefit the Barbra Bush literacy programs. Several Bush family members participated in the event including Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.