ABOUT US
Welcome to the State of Dyslexia, a comprehensive source for dyslexia laws and information across the United States, brought to you by the National Center on Improving Literacy.
Our mission is simple: To empower families, educators, and state education staff with up-to-date, state-specific information on dyslexia laws, professional development requirements, and resources, ensuring every student with dyslexia receives the support they need to thrive. Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance, a teacher fulfilling certification requirements, or a policymaker shaping the future of literacy, you’ll have a clear picture of how dyslexia laws translate into real-world impact.
Making Sense of Dyslexia Laws
Navigating the complex landscape of dyslexia laws can be overwhelming. What support is required in your state? What training do teachers need? What resources are available? That’s why we created this platform—to serve as both a trusted guide and a gateway to enacted laws, policies, and resources to support those with dyslexia.
Who We Support
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Families: Practical insights on navigating the education system for effective support.
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Educators: Actionable strategies for meeting certification requirements and implementing evidence-based teaching methods.
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State education staff: A reliable reference to inform decisions and advance literacy initiatives.
What You’ll Find Here
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Enacted Dyslexia Laws & Policies – In our state-by-state guides, we provide clear, digestible breakdowns of enacted dyslexia-related legislation and regulations, with brief explanations of their practical impact on families and educators. We continually update the information to reflect the latest legislative changes and policy developments.
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Teacher Certification & Professional Development Information – To help educators meet state standards, we provide the most recent requirements and training opportunities they need to succeed.
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State-issued Resources – We connect you to state-provided resources such as dyslexia handbooks, training opportunities, and evidence-based instructional resources. Each link is carefully curated to meet the diverse needs of families, educators, and advocates working to improve literacy outcomes.
Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice
By making state laws and policies more accessible and understandable, we’re helping turn legislation into meaningful, impactful change in classrooms and communities to improve literacy outcomes for all students with dyslexia nationwide.
At the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), our mission is simple yet profound: to ensure that every child, regardless of their learning differences, has the opportunity to become a confident reader and writer by increasing access to, and use of, evidence-based approaches to screen, identify, and teach students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia.
For more information, visit https://improvingliteracy.org.