Cook County, IL Dyslexia Resources
Local dyslexia tutoring, a specialized school, college support and documented public-school phonics instruction.
More about dyslexia help in Cook County
Ask each provider about eligibility, fees and waitlists. Statewide parent support and talking books are inherited from the Illinois guide.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Cook County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Chicago-LaGrange Children's Dyslexia Center (opens in a new tab)
Free dyslexia tutoring at the LaGrange center; prior evaluation required.
Chicago-Palatine Children's Dyslexia Center (opens in a new tab)
Free dyslexia tutoring at the Palatine center; prior evaluation required.
Redwood Literacy (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia tutoring in Chicago and online, plus reading screenings (not a diagnosis).
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Northwestern University Academic Support and Learning Advancement (opens in a new tab)
Academic coaching, accommodation links and evaluation referrals for Northwestern students.
scaleLIT (opens in a new tab)
Career navigators help adult job seekers find training; also supports Chicago adult literacy programs.
Schools for dyslexia in Cook County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Acacia Academy(opens in a new tab)
La Grange · Grades 1-12
Grades 1-12 in La Grange for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, with Wilson reading.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Hyde Park Day School(opens in a new tab)
Chicago · Grades 1-8
Specialized grades 1-8 school with language-based learning support and need-based tuition aid.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Cove School(opens in a new tab)
Northbrook · Grades K-12
K-12 school in Northbrook for students with learning disabilities; most are funded by their school district.
Financial aid - Public districtClassroom program
River Forest Public Schools District 90(opens in a new tab)
River Forest
Fundations core phonics instruction in kindergarten through grade 3.
Go-to contacts for Cook County
State and regional offices that serve Cook County.
Free parent help
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
Free statewide help with IEPs, 504 plans, workshops, and special-education rights.
FreeEspañolState dyslexia guidance
Illinois Dyslexia Handbook
Free state handbook explains dyslexia, school support, and evidence-based reading instruction.
FreeSpecial education office
Illinois State Board of Education Special Education Services
State parent guide to special education rights, and ways to settle disagreements with your school.
Free
More go-to contacts
Reading in Cook County
Adults in the county; students across Illinois.
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 Illinois
Laws, steps, and statewide help.
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Sources for this page (5)
- childrensdyslexiacenters.org — Local tutoring center in LaGrange; separate Palatine site also verified.
- redwoodliteracy.com — Local Chicago tutoring and screening.
- hydeparkday.org — Specialized Chicago school and named instruction.
- northwestern.edu — Evanston student academic support; restricted to university students.
- district90.org — River Forest public district with K-3 Fundations.
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