Pinellas County, FL Dyslexia Resources
Find documented reading programs, dyslexia-risk screening, free talking books, and adult tutoring.
More about dyslexia help in Pinellas County
The dePaul School and Saint Paul's Cadence program document Orton-Gillingham instruction. Skycrest documents University of Florida literacy instruction; the district plan names dyslexia-risk screening.
Eligible residents can use the Pinellas Talking Book Library. Safety Harbor Public Library offers free general adult literacy tutoring through its literacy-council partnership.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Pinellas County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
The dePaul School Community Dyslexia Screenings (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia-risk screening for ages 5+; free community events and low-cost requested screenings.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Pinellas Talking Book Library (opens in a new tab)
Serves Pinellas and Sarasota counties
Free accessible books and players for eligible Pinellas and Sarasota residents with print disabilities.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Safety Harbor Public Library Adult Literacy Tutoring (opens in a new tab)
Serves Safety Harbor
Free adult reading and English tutoring through the library's literacy-council partnership.
Schools for dyslexia in Pinellas County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Saint Paul's School — Cadence Program for Dyslexic Thinkers(opens in a new tab)
Clearwater · Grades 2-8
Orton-Gillingham instruction for grades 2-8 in a Clearwater school-within-a-school.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The dePaul School for Dyslexia(opens in a new tab)
Clearwater · Grades K-8
Clearwater K-8 school for students with dyslexia; Orton-Gillingham reading lessons in grades 1-4.
- Public districtExtra reading help
Pinellas County Schools(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia-risk screening in grades K-5; students with disabilities can get Lindamood-Bell sound lessons.
Screens for dyslexia - PublicClassroom program
Skycrest Elementary School(opens in a new tab)
Clearwater · Grades K-5
Clearwater public elementary school using University of Florida phonics lessons in classrooms.
Go-to contacts for Pinellas County
State and regional offices that serve Pinellas County.
Free parent help
Family Network on Disabilities Parent Support Network
Serves Charlotte, Citrus, and 14 more counties
Free phone help and workshops for parents of students with disabilities in 16 Florida counties.
FreeState dyslexia guidance
Florida Dyslexia and Reading Deficiency Guidance
Official guidance on immediate reading intervention and parent notice for K-3 students.
FreeSpecial education office
Florida Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
Official special education rights, district contacts, and dispute-resolution information.
Free
More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Florida(opens in a new tab)
Department of education
Florida Department of Education Just Read, Florida!(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Florida Literacy Coalition(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Pinellas County
Adults in the county; students across Florida.
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 Florida
The state guide and nearby county guides.
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Sources for this page (6)
- pplc.us — Free accessible books for eligible Pinellas and Sarasota residents.
- thedepaulschool.org — Named instructional approach, grades 1-4.
- clearwatersindependentschool.org — Active grades 2-8 school-within-a-school.
- skycrest-es.pcsb.org — School-specific reading curriculum.
- fldoe.org — Current district risk-report assessment table.
- cityofsafetyharbor.com — Free general adult literacy tutoring, not dyslexia-specific diagnosis.
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