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Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity Co-directed by Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D. and Bennett A. Shaywitz, M.D, leaders in the field of science-based dyslexia research and understanding. Sally Shaywitz’s Overcoming Dyslexia (second edition) is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical books on reading and dyslexia.
Wrightslaw.com provides free access to articles, legal cases, training, and resources about special education law and advocacy. Heads up: the site is so thorough it can be visually overwhelming
Decoding Dyslexia MA’s parent resource list.
Regarding pandemic-specific challenges and more —>
Covid-19 DESE Family Fact Sheet COVID-19 Compensatory Services and Recovery Support for Students with IEPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Regarding evaluating and identifying —>
List of assessments for Dyslexia and Language Disorders via the University of Michigan Dyslexia Help
Proactive Parent This site offers free resources to parents and teachers who are researching reading difficulties
What’s the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan? A clear overview with a helpful graphic by Lisa Lightner of A Day In Our Shoes, Don’t IEP Alone
More law related —>
Dyslegia: A Legislative Information Site News, US & state laws about dyslexia and reading eduction.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Massachusetts Kindergarten Screening Regulations enacted October 2018
Key literacy resources —>
Orton-Gillingham Parent Resources
Flyleaf Publishing decodable texts A free resource through the 2020–2021 school year. Materials organized by Phonics Scope and Sequence
Haskins Global Resource Library is a centralized location of online literacy development materials, curated.
Nessy is widely used for whole class, phonics, math, typing and early reading instruction. Nessy collaborates with some of the world's leading academics, and follows the Science of Reading, to ensure our programs are based upon proven research.