Resources & Tools

 Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called reading disability, dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language. 

Misconceptions and myths surrounding dyslexia abound. Be able to separate fact from friction.

 The deadline for school districts and charter schools to ensure that at least one kindergarten through third grade teacher in each school has received training related to dyslexia and the deadline for the Department of Education to develop a dyslexia screening plan are each extended one year to July 1, 2022. Find out more about SB 1318. 

 Teaching students with dyslexia across settings is challenging. It is important to identify accommodations that are reasonable to ask of teachers in all classroom settings. The following accommodations appear reasonable and provide a framework for helping students with learning problems achieve in general education and special education classrooms.  

Autism is a developmental condition that affects the way a child approaches language, communicates, plays, and relates to others. Because autism affects language, this can have a strong effect on reading comprehension. These strategies can help students who have difficulty understanding what they read 

Click here to find out how to help children on the autism spectrum analyze and write about texts.

The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is an account administered by The Arizona Department of Education that is funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students. By opting out of the public school system, parents can seek a range of alternative educational services 

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is an Arizona state agency overseeing public education. Its headquarters are located in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The department's mission is to serve Arizona's education community, ensuring every child has access to an excellent education.