Dyslexia Resources

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common, neurobiological learning disability affecting reading and spelling, stemming from difficulties with phonological processing (sounds in language) despite normal intelligence and good teaching. It's a lifelong condition, not a sign of low intelligence, characterized by struggles with fluent word recognition, decoding, and spelling, often leading to issues with comprehension, vocabulary, and organization.

Every year Oklahoma certified staff and administration have to partake in Dyslexia training and have available resources for Dyslexia for themselves, parents, and students. Below, you will find available dyslexia resources for teachers, students, and parents.

*Every certified teacher and admin must complete the Dyslexia traning on the Vector Website.

For Teachers & Professionals

International Dyslexia Association (IDA): Fact sheets, conferences, and the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach.
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE): OG training, tutors, and multisensory programs.
Understood.org: Expert-vetted resources, tools, and articles for teaching diverse learners.
Reading Rockets: Strategies, activities, and book lists for struggling readers.
Wordwall & Flipity: Free platforms for creating phonics/structured literacy games and flashcards.
Lexia & Read Naturally: Evidence-based reading intervention programs.

For Students & Families (Free/Low Cost)

Learning Ally: Audiobooks and accessible learning tools.
Reading Rockets & LD OnLine: Comprehensive guides, videos, and articles on learning differences.
Dyslexia Help (U. Michigan): Information and support for students and families.
Oxford Owl & Driver Youth Trust: Free e-books and reading/spelling resources.
Google Docs/Tools: Dictation and other built-in accessibility features.

For Advocacy & Rights

Wrightslaw: Detailed info on IDEA, Section 504, and student rights.
Decoding Dyslexia: Grassroots movement for dyslexia awareness and rights.
Council of Parents Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA): Connects parents with local advocates/attorneys.

Books & Further Reading

Overcoming Dyslexia (Sally Shaywitz) & Reading in the Brain (Stanislas Dehaene).
The Dyslexia Checklist for practical parent/teacher guidance.

Oklahoma State Department of Education Information and Resources:

https://oklahoma.gov/education/services/special-education/dyslexia/dyslexia-resources.html

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