WABIDA The Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association provides well organized information and resources, including referrals for evaluative testing and student assessments.
The Reading League Recommended for educators, the mission of The Reading League is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction
Read Washington Recommended for educators, offers up-to-date information on the Science of Reading and Explicit Instruction
Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children Focused on raising awareness about dyslexia and effective reading instruction, transforming barriers to literacy through education and empowerment, and confronting racial bias in public education through collaboration and action
Understood A resource site dedicated to learning and attention issues, including specific resources dedicated to dyslexia
Dyslexia Help (University of Michigan) Tips, ideas, activities, materials, website links, and other resources related to dyslexia
Decoding Dyslexia A network of parent-led grassroots movements across the country concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within the public education system. Keep up with the latest news here through each state’s Facebook page
Dyslexic Advantage Dedicated to increasing awareness, education, and research into the strengths and talents of people with dyslexia. Includes informational videos
The Reading Well Provides resources for dyslexia, including a list of schools serving students with language-learning differences.
Edutopia Repository for cutting edge educational practice and learning. Use the search tool for information specifically about dyslexia and learning differences
Book Recommendations
Try Differently
TRY DIFFERENTLY was created to combat the stereotypical responses to students with language-based learning differences. These students are bright. They’re eager to learn. They’re talented, creative, and driven. When they’re given the support and resources that they need, they can excel.
One in five kids have dyslexia or another language-based learning difference. These students, along with their families, have heard every societal misconception and myth out there. Often labeled as slow, unintelligent, or lazy, they’re told that if they would just “try harder,” they could succeed.
When it comes to dyslexia, it’s not about trying harder. It’s about trying differently.
