Indiana Dyslexia Resources
K-2 reading screening is required. Ask for a school evaluation and get free parent support.
More about dyslexia help in Indiana
Indiana requires K-2 reading screening, with additional assessment and targeted help for students at risk. Screening is not a diagnosis; the state's April 2026 guidance explains the process.
You may request a school evaluation verbally or in writing. The school must respond within 10 instructional days and usually complete evaluation and the eligibility meeting within 50 instructional days after consent.
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The go-to contacts for families in Indiana.
Free parent help
IN*SOURCE
Free parent help with special education in Indiana.
FreeState dyslexia guidance
Indiana Universal Screening and Dyslexia Guidance
Read current school screening rules, dyslexia guidance, and teacher-training resources.
FreeSpecial education office
Indiana Department of Education Special Education
State special education rules, family guides, and dispute help.
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More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Indiana(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association Indiana(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation(opens in a new tab)
How to get help in Indiana
The steps and deadlines in Indiana rules.
Request an evaluation
Ask a teacher, principal, or other licensed school staff for an evaluation. You may ask verbally; writing helps you keep a dated copy.
- Time limit: 10 school days
Get the school's written response
The school must propose or refuse evaluation in writing within 10 instructional days. If it agrees, give written consent.
- Time limit: 50 school days
Track evaluation and meeting
Evaluation and the case conference meeting are usually due within 50 instructional days after school staff receive written consent.
- Time limit: 5 school days
Ask for the report before the meeting
When giving consent, request the free evaluation report. It must be available at least 5 instructional days before the case conference.
Help write the plan if eligible
The case conference decides eligibility and needed services. If eligible, help write the IEP; consent to evaluation is not consent to services.
- Time limit: 10 business days
Ask for help if you disagree
Request an independent evaluation if you disagree with school testing; the school has 10 business days to agree to fund it or seek a hearing.
Indiana dyslexia law
Each answer opens to what the law says and where.
Dyslexia screening
Yes
What it says
K-2 screening and any follow-up finish within 90 calendar days of school start, with exemptions. Older students are screened on concerns.
Help after screening
Yes
What it says
Schools begin tiered support immediately after risk is found; Level I results guide systematic, evidence-based dyslexia interventions.
Teacher training
Yes
What it says
Now: all public and charter teachers need dyslexia awareness. From July 2027, covered reading teachers need an endorsement to renew.
Dyslexia defined in law
Yes
What it says
State law defines dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting word recognition, spelling, and decoding.
State dyslexia handbook
Yes
What it says
The state publishes a dyslexia toolkit and current school screening guidance; older toolkit material is not the current screening schedule.
State dyslexia specialist
Partly
What it says
The state Literacy Center gives support; each district and charter needs a trained reading specialist, with sharing and waiver options.
Science of reading law
Yes
What it says
From 2024-25, public and charter schools must adopt reading materials aligned with reading science, not the three-cueing model.
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Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Indiana
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Help with IEPs and 504 plans
Free experts who know the rules.
Indiana Department of Education Dispute Resolution (opens in a new tab)
Indiana options for resolving special education disagreements.
Joseph Maley Foundation Family Support Program (opens in a new tab)
Workshops on special education law and IEPs; some sessions are open to parents.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Evaluations (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia evaluations cost $1,450; need-based scholarships are available.
Indiana University Learning and Developmental Evaluation Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Learning-disability evaluations for ages 2–29 in Bloomington; standard evaluation costs $1,500.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
B.E.A.R. Reading Center (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia reading instruction for students and adults, plus Orton-Gillingham professional training.
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Tutoring (opens in a new tab)
Online or in-person Orton-Gillingham tutoring for all ages; need-based scholarships available.
Indianapolis Children's Dyslexia Center (opens in a new tab)
Twice-weekly Orton-Gillingham-based instruction for children in grades 1–12.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Easterseals Crossroads ATLAS Project (opens in a new tab)
Free six-week assistive technology trials and technical help for Indiana public schools.
Easterseals Crossroads Indiana Assistive Technology Act Project (opens in a new tab)
Try assistive devices free for 30 days and get in-person or online demonstrations.
Learn about dyslexia
Plain guides from trusted experts.
Indiana Disability Resource FINDER (opens in a new tab)
Search Indiana disability services and community resources.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Indiana Literacy Association (opens in a new tab)
Adult and family literacy network with training for literacy providers.
Indy Reads Literacy Foundations (opens in a new tab)
In-person adult reading and writing classes with personalized instruction in Indianapolis.
The Literacy Alliance (opens in a new tab)
Serves Allen, Adams, and Wells counties
Free adult basic reading classes and high school completion support in northeast Indiana.
Schools for dyslexia in Indiana
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Fortune Academy(opens in a new tab)
Indianapolis · Marion County · Grades 1-12
Private Indianapolis school for students with language-based learning differences in grades 1–12.
Financial aidAcademy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators accredited - Public districtExtra reading help
Fort Wayne Community Schools(opens in a new tab)
Fort Wayne · Allen County
Dyslexia screening and University of Florida Literacy Institute reading intervention in Fort Wayne.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Community Schools of Frankfort(opens in a new tab)
Frankfort · Clinton County
Clinton County district using Orton-Gillingham for students at risk of dyslexia.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Cowan Community School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Muncie · Delaware County
Cowan Elementary screening and Orton-Gillingham reading intervention in Delaware County.
Screens for dyslexia - PublicExtra reading help
Brownstown Elementary School(opens in a new tab)
Brownstown · Jackson County · Grades PK-5
K-2 dyslexia interventions using University of Florida Literacy Institute lessons and Sonday.
- Public districtExtra reading help
Crown Point Community School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Crown Point · Lake County
K-2 dyslexia screening and Orton-Gillingham reading intervention for students at risk.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township(opens in a new tab)
Indianapolis · Marion County
Reading screening and named phonics intervention programs in northeast Indianapolis.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Metropolitan School District of Washington Township(opens in a new tab)
Indianapolis · Marion County
Marion County district reports dyslexia screening and Wilson Fundations intervention.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Owen County
Orton-Gillingham phonics in K-2 and targeted small-group reading support in Owen County.
- Public districtExtra reading help
John Glenn School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Walkerton · St. Joseph County
Fundations phonics in classrooms, plus small-group Orton-Gillingham or Sonday reading help.
Screens for dyslexia - Public districtExtra reading help
Twin Lakes School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Monticello · White County
K-2 screening and documented Orton-Gillingham intervention in the Monticello area.
Screens for dyslexia - Public district
Metropolitan School District of Pike Township(opens in a new tab)
Indianapolis · Marion County
K-2 dyslexia-risk screening and a district literacy-specialist contact in Indianapolis.
Screens for dyslexiaDyslexia contact - Public district
Vigo County School Corporation(opens in a new tab)
Vigo County
K-2 dyslexia screening information for families in the Terre Haute area.
Screens for dyslexia
Dyslexia help by county in Indiana
Local schools, groups, and services in each guide.
How Indiana 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.
Indiana dyslexia questions
Does school screening diagnose dyslexia?
No. Universal reading screening finds risk; additional assessments guide instruction and a full school evaluation determines special education eligibility.
SourceHow long does a school evaluation take?
The school must respond within 10 instructional days of your request. Evaluation and the case conference are usually due within 50 instructional days after written consent is received, with specific exceptions.
SourceCan my child have a 504 plan instead of an IEP?
A 504 plan may provide disability-related accommodations when the student meets its eligibility rules. An IEP is for a student eligible for special education and related services; a dyslexia label alone does not decide either plan.
SourceWho gives free parent help?
IN*SOURCE offers free individual assistance, training, and resources for Indiana families. Indiana Disability Rights is the state's protection and advocacy agency.
SourceWhat if I disagree with the school's evaluation?
You can request an independent evaluation at public expense. Within 10 business days, the school must agree to fund it or start a hearing to defend its evaluation.
SourceHow can I resolve other school disagreements?
Indiana offers mediation, complaints, and due process; hearing requests after June 30, 2025 go to the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings. The state currently posts a facilitated IEP pause from October 1 through November 15; confirm availability.
SourceCan someone with dyslexia get free audiobooks in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library (800-622-4970) lends free audiobooks to readers whose dyslexia makes print hard to read.
How well do students read in Indiana?
In 2024, 34% of Indiana 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 (9)
- in.gov — Page 16: district/charter staffing; specialist may be shared, and a training waiver may be petitioned. Not a mandate for a separate specialist at every school.
- in.gov — 511 IAC 7-40-7(b)-(e): one publicly funded independent evaluation each time the school evaluates and the parent disagrees, not once per school year. Mediation and complaints are also available.
- in.gov
- iga.in.gov — Official bill history: signed March 15, 2018; Public Law 95. Screening implementation began 2019-20, not enactment in 2024.
- in.gov — Early literacy endorsement: covered initial licenses after June 30, 2025; covered current teachers at renewal on/after July 1, 2027, with waiver provision. This is separate from one-time dyslexia awareness.
- in.gov — 2021 instructional toolkit; use April 2026 screening guidance for current procedures.
- in.gov — State support office confirmed, not a separately named state dyslexia specialist position.
- in.gov — Page 1 quotes the law: public/charter adoption requirements start 2024-25.
- iga.in.gov — Official bill history: signed May 4, 2023; Public Law 243. Enactment differs from 2024-25 implementation.
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