This toolkit provides information about dyslexia and how to best support the literacy development of students with dyslexia. Explore the five sections to learn more about what dyslexia is, how schools can screen students for dyslexia risk, using data to identify supports for students with dyslexia, what effective reading instruction looks like, and how to intensify reading instruction for students with dyslexia.

You will learn:

  • What dyslexia is
  • How schools can screen all students for dyslexia risk
  • How to use data to identify school-based supports for students with dyslexia
  • Elements of effective reading instruction for students with dyslexia
  • How to intensify reading instruction for students with dyslexia

This toolkit includes:

  • Five online tutorials focused on practices for supporting students with dyslexia
  • Tools, videos, infographics, and resources related to the concepts presented in the tutorials

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Student and teacher reading a book

This toolkit helps parents and educators learn about dyslexia and how to support the literacy development of students with dyslexia.

Two kids reading

This toolkit helps educators understand what universal screening for dyslexia risk is, how it works, and what to consider when choosing a dyslexia risk screener.

Student and teacher reading a book

This toolkit provides information about how all schools can systematically use data to help all students get appropriate reading supports through general and special education.  

Teacher reading to class

This toolkit provides information about the essential components of reading instruction, including the five core reading skills that students need to become strong readers.

Child reading

This toolkit provides information about how to intensify instruction for students with dyslexia who are not making progress as readers. You will learn intensification practices that can be used in the context of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III instruction.