I am writing this to ask you if there is anywhere that I could go to and find examples of dyslexia IEP’s that I could review? My daughter was first diagnosed with dyslexia when she was 5. She is now 14. I don’t feel she is getting what she needs as she is going into the 8th grade and is only on a first grade reading level. I am just looking for some guidance.

My daughter is 10 and is at the end of her 5th grade year headed to her 6th. We (myself and her teachers) have suspected she has dyslexia since she was in 2nd grade. She has been doing well with the help she gets in the classroom so far. Everyone told me to wait for a 504 Plan or IEP until she really needed it. With 6th grade fast approaching, she will be switching classes and will have 6 different teachers. Now is time for a 504 Plan and they told me I need to get a medical diagnosis for her and I can’t seem to find a place that does testing.

Choosing the right dyslexia intervention can be overwhelming. This resource explains why parents should be cautious of quick fixes and what to look for in research-based instruction.

Our homeschooled daughter has dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD, working memory and executive functioning challenges. Now she is a 9th grader and we need to start considering accommodations for high stakes testing. Do you have experience with obtaining accommodations for children with learning differences that are homeschooled? If you have any idea of where we might start to address this issue it would be sincerely appreciated.

I have reasons to believe my daughter may be dyslexic, and I don't know where to start. She goes to a very good school system, but they are known for not helping people with special learning needs. I am trying to know my rights and what exactly I can fight for. Do you have any suggestions for me? Is the school responsible for testing if I express concern? Is a language-based learning disability recognized by public schools? I will do whatever it takes to get her help.

Mr. Thorne has a highly followed YouTube channel that includes helpful videos for learning to read from early phonics to grammar.

I live in Southern California. My son is 16 (sophomore) and reads at about a 6th grade reading level. He has been through several programs since he was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1st grade. Most have been helpful and instrumental in getting his reading level as high as it is, and most importantly, in keeping him from getting discouraged. My question is: what programs are available for older teens to get them ready for college or even trade school? So far I have been told that students acquire coping skills and tricks to get through college. Really? Isn't there a program to bring the reading level higher?

My son is 13 years old. He recently had a psycho-educational assessment, which showed he is severely dyslexic. Navigating all the different intervention programs has been challenging. The psychologist suggested an intensive program, but locally there are very little resources. I have looked at the Rewards and Language Live program and am more inclined to the Language Live program. Considering his age, any help would be greatly appreciated.

I was inspired to write this piece after reading A Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (2015). The book (without giving it away for those of you who haven't read it yet) tells the story of a sixth-grade girl who struggles because of dyslexia that goes undiagnosed until a wise teacher sees, and more importantly, fosters and celebrates her gifts, while teaching her to read.