County guideChecked October 2026

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Dyslexia Resources

Local dyslexia schools, child and adult testing, online reading therapy, and adult literacy classes.

More about dyslexia help in East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Key Academy and The Brighton School document structured reading instruction. Local testing is available through Louisiana State University and the Dyslexia Resource Center.

Adult Literacy Advocates offers basic reading and one-to-one tutoring. Ask providers about eligibility, waits, prices, and travel before making an appointment.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in East Baton Rouge Parish

Local help. Pick what you need.

Get tested

School testing is free. Clinics add detail.

Dyslexia Resource Center (opens in a new tab)

Dyslexia testing for children and adults, plus online reading therapy for students.

Paid

Louisiana State University Psychological Services Center (opens in a new tab)

Income-based testing for reading and other learning disorders in students and adults.

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Schools for dyslexia in East Baton Rouge Parish

Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.

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Go-to contacts for East Baton Rouge Parish

State and regional offices that serve East Baton Rouge Parish.

  • Free parent help

    Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans

    Free parent training, information, referral, and advocacy for disability services.

    Free
  • State dyslexia guidance

    Louisiana Department of Education Dyslexia Guidance

    Official guidance on screening, evaluation, and structured literacy support for dyslexia.

    Free
  • Special education office

    Louisiana Department of Education Special Education

    State special education rights, dispute resolution, and ombudsman help for families.

    Free

    1-877-453-2721, Option 2

Reading in East Baton Rouge Parish

Adults in the county; students across Louisiana.

4th graders reading at Proficient

Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024

Louisiana32%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024

Louisiana27%
Whole U.S.29%

Adults who struggle to read

Ages 16 to 74 at or below Level 1 in a national adult skills survey (PIAAC), data through 2017

East Baton Rouge Parish23.4%
Whole U.S.21.8%

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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More dyslexia help in Louisiana

Laws, steps, and statewide help.

Louisiana dyslexia guideThe law, the steps to get help, and statewide contacts.

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