County guideChecked October 2026

Denver County, CO Dyslexia Resources

Local parent support, clinical evaluation, in-person tutoring and schools with documented reading programs.

More about dyslexia help in Denver County

DenCoKID connects Denver families with dyslexia support. Local options include a university evaluation clinic, in-person tutoring, a private school and public elementary reading intervention.

Ask each provider about eligibility, fees and available places. Schools can evaluate educational needs without requiring a private diagnosis first.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Denver County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Get tested

School testing is free. Clinics add detail.

University of Denver Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic (opens in a new tab)

Dyslexia-related evaluations for students and emerging adults; income-based evaluation funding may help.

Free and paid

Schools for dyslexia in Denver County

Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.

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  • Dyslexia school

    Denver Academy(opens in a new tab)

    Denver · Grades 2-12

    Grades 2–12 school where lower-school teachers use Orton-Gillingham methods for students with dyslexia.

    Financial aid
  • PublicExtra reading help

    Lowry Elementary School(opens in a new tab)

    Denver · Grades K-5

    Small-group reading support with Really Great Reading at a Denver public elementary school.

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Go-to contacts for Denver County

State and regional offices that serve Denver County.

  • Free parent help

    PEAK Parent Center

    Parent advice in English and Spanish, plus free and low-cost training on disability rights.

    Free and paidEspañol
    Call 719-531-9400Website

  • State dyslexia guidance

    Colorado Department of Education Dyslexia Guidance

    Official dyslexia handbook, screening guidance, and Colorado law information.

    Free
    Website

  • Special education office

    Colorado Department of Education Office of Special Education

    State special education information, forms, and parent procedural safeguards.

    Free
    Website

More go-to contacts

Reading in Denver County

Adults in the county; students across Colorado.

4th graders reading at Proficient

Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024

Colorado36%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024

Colorado35%
Whole U.S.29%

Adults who struggle to read

Ages 16 to 74 at or below Level 1 in a national adult skills survey (PIAAC), data through 2017

Denver County22.9%
Whole U.S.21.8%

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 state

More dyslexia help in Colorado

Laws, steps, and statewide help.

Colorado dyslexia guideThe law, the steps to get help, and statewide contacts.

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