I have worked with many dyslexic kids over the years, there are never any decent resources or help that actually works. Sight words seem to set them back. I want to get certified to teach a program that works really well for kids and learn to assess and train teachers. I was thinking Orton-Gillingham, however the priority is my grade 7 boy at barely a grade 2 reading level that needs help. What program is the best for him? What is the best for me to get certified to help train other teachers to teach kids how to read and assess them early?

I am a teacher in a private school with a dyslexic student in my classroom. Our resources are limited by time and availability. My goal is to make reading for this student a successful achievement eventually leading him to become a confident, independent reader who can succeed on his own. He is a very bright boy and he is very unsure of himself. Please let me know what I can do to further assist this child, and to ensure that my class is a Dyslexic Friendly classroom.

I support the special education teachers and students in our county. I am trying to learn more about dyslexia so we can improve our instructional practices. The question I am not finding answers to is what format for testing academic areas is the best for students with dyslexia. Our general education teachers are willing to change the way they currently test to accommodate our needs, but I am not sure what the best method is.

My son is a 9-year-old 4th grader. He was diagnosed in first grade with dyslexia. He has since been in a dyslexic program where he received services five days a week for 45-minutes a day. I was approached this year by our new first-year dyslexia teacher and asked if I would be okay with him only getting 30-minutes, four days a week during his classroom reading time. I was also told he was almost done with the program, so that was her reasoning as to why she wanted to shorten his time. My question is legally how long should he receive services?

I am an elementary special education resource teacher for 3rd-5th grades, and I estimate at least 80% of the students on my caseload are dyslexic. I did not attend University of Michigan, so I'm not sure if this resource is available to me or not. I am simply seeking guidance from those in the field.

Laura Kaloi, the Public Policy Director of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), spoke recently to the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education in regards to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its importance to students with learning disabilities.

Are you starting to apply to colleges and feeling a little overwhelmed?

Parents - one of your most important rights that you hold within the school system is whether or not to give your consent for certain actions regarding your child with disabilities or if your child is suspected to have a disability.

Parents, take a look at Response to Intervention (RTI): A Primer for Parents by LD Online.

The Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center is working to empower families of children with disabilities and improve their access to care and support.