Georgia Dyslexia Resources
K-3 students get reading screening and support plans. Parent to Parent offers free help in every county.
More about dyslexia help in Georgia
Georgia requires K-3 reading screening and evidence-based support for students at risk or showing characteristics of dyslexia. The 2026 literacy law adds coaching and changes with later start dates.
You can request a disability evaluation at any point. Long school breaks and summer may not count toward Georgia's 60-day evaluation deadline, so ask the school for your child's due date.
Start here
The go-to contacts for families in Georgia.
Free parent help
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Free family support, disability information and training in every Georgia county.
FreeEspañolState dyslexia guidance
Georgia Dyslexia Informational Handbook
Official July 2026 guide to dyslexia screening, support plans and school evaluations.
FreeSpecial education office
Georgia Special Education Parent Rights
Official rules for school evaluations, learning plans and parent disagreement options.
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More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Georgia Office of Adult Education(opens in a new tab)
How to get help in Georgia
The steps and deadlines in Georgia rules.
- Time limit: 30 school days
Ask for reading support
If your K-3 student is significantly at risk, a reading intervention plan must start within 30 school days of that determination.
Write to the school
Send a dated written request for a special-education evaluation and describe reading, spelling, or writing concerns. Keep a copy.
Review and give consent
The school must give notice and obtain informed parental consent before an initial evaluation. Consent starts the 60-day evaluation clock.
- Time limit: 60 days
Check the evaluation due date
The school has 60 calendar days after your consent, but long breaks and summer may not count. Ask for the exact due date in writing.
- Time limit: 30 days
Meet about eligibility and the IEP
If the student is eligible, the school holds an IEP meeting within 30 days of the eligibility determination and provides the evaluation report at no cost.
Use disagreement options
Parents can request records, an independent educational evaluation, mediation, a state complaint, or a due-process hearing.
Georgia dyslexia law
Each answer opens to what the law says and where.
Dyslexia screening
Yes
What it says
K-3 students receive approved reading and dyslexia screening three times yearly; initial screening is within 30 school days.
Help after screening
Yes
What it says
Students significantly at risk get intensive reading support; identified dyslexia characteristics require an individualized support plan.
Teacher training
Yes
What it says
Now: K-3 teachers must complete reading-science and structured-literacy training. A free state program is due by 2027-28.
O.C.G.A. 20-2-153.1(c)(6), (d); HB 307 (2025), HB 1193 (2026) (2025)
Dyslexia defined in law
Yes
What it says
The 2026 law uses the International Dyslexia Association definition, as amended and approved by the State Board of Education.
O.C.G.A. 20-2-153.1(b)(6); HB 1193 (2026), section 2-1 (2026)
State dyslexia handbook
Yes
What it says
The education department publishes a dyslexia handbook; the opened version is dated July 1, 2026.
O.C.G.A. 20-2-153.1(c)(5); Dyslexia Informational Handbook (2026)
State dyslexia specialist
Yes
What it says
The July 2026 handbook lists a Statewide Dyslexia Coordinator providing technical assistance.
Science of reading law
Yes
What it says
Now: K-3 reading materials must follow reading science, and three-cueing for word reading is banned. Purchase limits start in 2029-30.
O.C.G.A. 20-2-153.1; 20-2-1010(c); HB 307 (2025), HB 1193 (2026) (2025)
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Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Georgia
Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
Emory University Psychological Center (opens in a new tab)
Income-based cognitive and learning-difficulty assessments for ages 6 and up.
Georgia Southern University Regents Center for Learning Disorders (opens in a new tab)
Learning-disorder evaluations for eligible college students; the full evaluation is listed at $500.
The Learning Hub of the Atlanta Speech School (opens in a new tab)
Language and literacy evaluations and therapy for children from infancy through high school.
University of Georgia School Psychology Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Child and teen learning-disability evaluations; a full evaluation is listed at $1,500.
Valdosta State University Scottish-Rite Literacy Program (opens in a new tab)
Free dyslexia screening, evaluation and literacy treatment for students in South Georgia.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Augusta University Harris Literacy Center (opens in a new tab)
Serves Richmond County
Free reading instruction for eligible Richmond County students, plus adult literacy classes.
ReadSource Schenck Helping Individuals in Need Excel (opens in a new tab)
Free Orton-Gillingham tutoring for eligible metro Atlanta students ages 5-15.
Swift Institute (opens in a new tab)
Free parent workshops, free reading screenings for rising K-3 students, tutoring and teacher training.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Georgia Public Library Service (opens in a new tab)
Free library cards, reading materials, homework help, and after-school programs.
Georgia Tech Tools for Life (opens in a new tab)
Try assistive technology through demonstrations and device loans for Georgians of all ages.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Literacy Alliance (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading, math and computer-skills classes in Columbus.
ReadSource Adult Dyslexic Program (opens in a new tab)
Virtual Orton-Gillingham reading classes for adults; $100 course fee with scholarships available.
For teachers
Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy training.
The Rollins Center and Cox Campus (opens in a new tab)
Free online courses and videos on teaching reading, for teachers and families.
Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates (opens in a new tab)
Georgia literacy events, learning sessions, and educator connections.
Schools for dyslexia in Georgia
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
7 of 16 shown
- Dyslexia school
Roberts Academy at Mercer University(opens in a new tab)
Macon · Bibb County · Grades 2-7
Orton-Gillingham instruction for students with dyslexia in grades 2-7 in Macon.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Royce School(opens in a new tab)
Savannah · Chatham County · Grades K-12
Savannah K-12 school for learning differences, with Orton-Gillingham literacy in the lower school.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Swift School(opens in a new tab)
Roswell · Fulton County · Grades K-8
Daily Orton-Gillingham-based reading instruction for K-8 students with learning differences in Roswell.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Howard School(opens in a new tab)
Atlanta · Fulton County · Grades K-12
K-12 school in Atlanta for students with dyslexia, language disorders, and ADHD.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Schenck School(opens in a new tab)
Atlanta · Fulton County · Grades K-6
Orton-Gillingham-based reading instruction for K-6 students with dyslexia in Atlanta.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Wardlaw School(opens in a new tab)
Atlanta · Fulton County · Grades K-6
Individualized Wilson, Orton-Gillingham and other reading instruction for students with dyslexia.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Sage School(opens in a new tab)
Lawrenceville · Gwinnett County · Grades K-6
Daily Orton-Gillingham instruction for students with dyslexia in a Christian K-6 school.
Financial aid
Dyslexia help by county in Georgia
Local schools, groups, and services in each guide.
How Georgia reads
Students and adults, next to the whole U.S.
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 stateAlso good, in every state
Bookshare (opens in a new tab)
Ebooks read aloud with highlighting, free for U.S. students with dyslexia; adults pay a yearly fee.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) (opens in a new tab)
Find your state's federally funded parent center for help with special education.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Provider Directory (opens in a new tab)
Search IDA's directory for dyslexia testing, tutoring, therapy, and advocacy near you.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (opens in a new tab)
Free, confidential advice on job accommodations for adults with dyslexia, by phone or email.
Learning Ally (opens in a new tab)
Human-read audiobooks for students with dyslexia. Families pay yearly; your school may already offer it.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) (opens in a new tab)
Free audiobooks by mail or app for children and adults with a reading disability like dyslexia.
Georgia dyslexia questions
How long does a Georgia special-education evaluation take?
Usually 60 calendar days after your consent, not counting breaks of five or more school days. Summer does not count either, unless you gave consent at least 30 days before the school year ended.
SourceIs screening the same as a dyslexia evaluation?
No. Screening helps guide reading lessons; only a full evaluation decides whether a student qualifies for special education.
SourceCan a parent request an independent evaluation?
Yes. If you disagree with the school's evaluation, you can ask for an independent evaluation at public expense; the district must pay for it or ask for a hearing without unnecessary delay.
SourceCan I request an evaluation before interventions are finished?
You can request a Section 504 referral or special education evaluation at any point. A diagnosis alone does not automatically determine school eligibility.
SourceWhen should I hear about a dyslexia support plan?
Written notice is due within 15 school days after identification of characteristics of dyslexia. It must describe the proposed support plan, data, progress reports and your right to decline the plan in writing.
SourceWhere can I get free help with an IEP or 504 plan in Georgia?
Parent to Parent of Georgia (800-229-2038) and Georgia Advocacy Office (800-537-2329) help families for free, by phone or in meetings with the school.
Are there schools for dyslexia in Georgia?
Yes. This guide lists 7 schools built for students with dyslexia: Roberts Academy at Mercer University (Macon), Sage School (Lawrenceville), Swift School (Roswell), and 4 more. Public districts with reading programs are listed too.
Can someone with dyslexia get free audiobooks in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (800-248-6701) lends free audiobooks to readers whose dyslexia makes print hard to read.
How well do students read in Georgia?
In 2024, 30% of Georgia 4th graders scored Proficient in reading on the NAEP test (U.S.: 30%). Proficient is a high bar: solid grade-level reading and more.
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Sources for this page (6)
- rules.sos.ga.gov
- Georgia Advocacy Office
- Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
- lor2.gadoe.org — Pages 6, 19-20: restriction concerns word reading, not context or vocabulary used for comprehension.
- legis.ga.gov — Section 2-2: funding restrictions for unapproved K-3 literacy materials; not a claim that this future purchasing rule is already implemented.
- legis.ga.gov — HB307, section 1-2, 20-2-153.1(d)(4)(A); reading support need not await a disability diagnosis.
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