Start with the question that sounds most like yours. Each path leads to plain-language explanations, practical tools, and the next questions to bring to school.
My child needs access now
Tools & Access
Accessible books, assistive technology, built-in device supports, and IEP questions for children who understand more than they can independently read.
Start with reading access →I have scores or a report
Testing & Screeners
Understand the assessments, composite scores, confidence intervals, and screeners that appear in school evaluations and IEP reports.
Explore test explainers →We are navigating special education
IEPs & Advocacy
Prepare for evaluations, eligibility decisions, IEP meetings, 504 plans, accommodations, services, and conversations with the school.
Find advocacy guides →I want to understand reading
Reading Science
Learn how reading develops, why children struggle, how dyslexia changes the picture, and what effective instruction should include.
Explore reading science →Latest guides by topic
Browse recent explainers, then use the topic link to see the full collection.
Standardized Testing & Screeners
Plain-English explanations for the assessments and screeners that show up in evaluations and IEP reports.
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What Tests Diagnose Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide to a Complete Evaluation
No single test diagnoses dyslexia. A good evaluation looks for a consistent pattern across word reading, decoding, spelling, reading fluency,…
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How to Read a Psychoeducational Evaluation Report
A parent-friendly walkthrough of how to actually read your child’s psychoeducational evaluation: what to read first, how to compare cognitive…
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5 Questions to Ask Your School About Its Reading Screener
Most parents never see the test their kid took. They see the result, sometimes a label like “approaching grade level”…
Special Education, IEPs & Advocacy
Practical help for evaluations, eligibility, IEPs, 504 plans, accommodations, services, and parent rights.
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Electronic Spell Checkers in an IEP: Accommodation Examples for Dyslexia
Short answer: An electronic spell checker can be written into an IEP or 504 Plan when a student’s disability makes…
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IEP Reading Goals: Measurable Examples for Dyslexia and Struggling Readers
A strong IEP reading goal names the exact skill, starting point, materials or conditions, target performance, measurement method, and deadline.…
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Bookshare vs. Learning Ally vs. NLS/BARD: Which Accessible Book Service Fits Your Child?
Short answer: Bookshare is usually the best first stop for a very large, customizable accessible-ebook library; Learning Ally is especially…
Reading Science
Research-grounded explanations of how reading develops, what gets in the way, and what effective instruction includes.
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IEP Reading Goals: Measurable Examples for Dyslexia and Struggling Readers
A strong IEP reading goal names the exact skill, starting point, materials or conditions, target performance, measurement method, and deadline.…
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What Tests Diagnose Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide to a Complete Evaluation
No single test diagnoses dyslexia. A good evaluation looks for a consistent pattern across word reading, decoding, spelling, reading fluency,…
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What Is Structured Literacy? A Parent-Friendly Guide
Structured literacy is a teaching approach with five specific characteristics, not a single program. Here’s what it actually means, what…