New Castle County, DE Dyslexia Resources
Specialized schools, reading evaluations and college reading-access support in the Wilmington-Newark area.
More about dyslexia help in New Castle County
Centreville Layton School and The Pilot School offer specialized education. The Reading Clinic and the University of Delaware community clinic offer reading-related assessments; college access support is for enrolled students.
Statewide parent help, disability advocacy and accessible-book services are available separately. Ask providers about intake, costs and whether their service fits the student's or adult's needs.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in New Castle County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
The Reading Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Reading and learning evaluations, intervention and accommodation support for students and adults.
University of Delaware Institute for Community Mental Health Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Reading, writing and math assessments for all ages, with reports and school recommendations.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Reading Assist (opens in a new tab)
One-to-one reading intervention for struggling K-3 readers through partner schools.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
University of Delaware Disability Support Services (opens in a new tab)
Text-to-speech, alternate formats and assistive technology for University of Delaware students.
Schools for dyslexia in New Castle County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Centreville Layton School(opens in a new tab)
Centreville · Grades Transitional K-12
Private Transitional K-12 school with structured literacy for dyslexia and language differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Pilot School(opens in a new tab)
Wilmington · Ages 5-14
Private Wilmington school for students ages 5-14 with language-based learning differences.
Financial aid
Go-to contacts for New Castle County
State and regional offices that serve New Castle County.
Free parent help
Parent Information Center of Delaware
Special education and IEP help by phone, email or virtual meeting.
Special education office
Delaware Exceptional Children Resources
State special education rights, safeguards and dispute options for families.
FreeFree legal advocacy
Disability Rights Delaware
Free disability advocacy, including special education and accommodation help.
Free
More go-to contacts
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association-Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Delaware Department of Education Adult Education(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation(opens in a new tab)
Reading in New Castle County
Adults in the county; students across Delaware.
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.
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