Dyslexia Services

GPISD Virtual Series: Navigating Dyslexia: Unique Pathways to Success
Join our family-friendly virtual video series that explores dyslexia through real stories, expert insights, and practical tips. Each 30-minute episode will be recorded, so you can catch up anytime if you’re unable to attend live. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or student, this series offers guidance and encouragement for navigating life with dyslexia.
Our Mission
In partnership with our parents, teachers, and administrators, the mission of Grand Prairie ISD Dyslexia Services is to provide students intensive, research-based, multisensory instruction in safe and nurturing classrooms focused on maximizing academic performance and supporting social-emotional needs.
Our Goals
- Provide ongoing professional development for all staff in dyslexia identification, instruction, and dyslexia services.
- Empower our dyslexia strategists and inclusion teachers with ongoing training and resources in effective strategies in order to deliver highly effective dyslexia services to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Support the social-emotional growth of our dyslexic students by helping them gain a heightened awareness of their strengths and potential to foster a greater sense of confidence and self-worth.
- Build community awareness of dyslexia and related services.
- Strengthen the communication process between administration, general education, and special education.
Staff
Marna Linnabary
Coordinator of Dyslexia Services, CALT, LDT
Stephanie Babb
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, CALT, LDT
Dr. Debra Boozer
Dyslexia & PE Coordinator
Mia Carr
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, CALT-QI
Peggy Cortez
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Tiffany Davila
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Earrecker Deer
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, CALT
Lindsay Esparza
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, LDT, CALT-QI, Diag, Team Lead
Elma Garza
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Cari Golden
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Nasra Iid
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Sarah Johnson
Dyslexia Therapist
Melissa Kane
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Andi Langdon
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Penney Martin
Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, CALT







