Maricopa County, AZ Dyslexia Resources
Specialized schools, university literacy therapy, free adult classes, and district phonics instruction.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Maricopa County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Arizona State University Pediatric Communication Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Language and literacy therapy for students, with financial aid for qualified families.
On-Track Tutoring (opens in a new tab)
One-to-one reading intervention using Wilson and Lindamood-Bell programs near Phoenix.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Literacy Phoenix (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading, writing, English, and high school equivalency classes, online or in person.
For teachers
Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy training.
The Jones-Gordon School Wilson Training (opens in a new tab)
Wilson Reading System training for educators at an Arizona dyslexia school.
Schools for dyslexia in Maricopa County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
New Way Academy(opens in a new tab)
Phoenix · Grades K-12
K–12 school for students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Jones-Gordon School(opens in a new tab)
Paradise Valley · Grades 1-12
Dyslexia school with Wilson Reading System instruction in grades 2–8 and high school support.
Wilson Accredited Training Partner School - Public districtClassroom program
Gilbert Public Schools(opens in a new tab)
Gilbert
Daily Fundations reading and spelling lessons in kindergarten through grade 3.
Go-to contacts for Maricopa County
State and regional offices that serve Maricopa County.
Free parent help
Encircle Families
Free special education help and parent mentoring for Arizona families, in English and Spanish.
FreeEspañolState dyslexia guidance
Arizona Department of Education Dyslexia Guidance
Official dyslexia screening, training, handbook, and family guides for Arizona schools.
FreeSpecial education office
Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services
Special education rights, evaluation guidance, and connections to dispute help.
Free
More go-to contacts
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association Arizona(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Maricopa County
Adults in the county; students across Arizona.
4th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
8th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
Adults who struggle to read
Ages 16 to 74 at or below Level 1 in a national adult skills survey (PIAAC), data through 2017
NAEP Proficient is a high bar, not the same as “on grade level.” Adult figures are model estimates. Sources: The Nation’s Report Card and the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map, both from NCES.
See reading scores in every stateMore dyslexia help in Arizona
Laws, steps, and statewide help.
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