Hennepin County, MN Dyslexia Resources
Find local assessments, tutoring, a specialized school, free library reading practice, and assistive devices.
More about dyslexia help in Hennepin County
Hennepin County includes Minneapolis and several west-metro communities with statewide and local dyslexia services.
Local options include Groves Academy and Learning Center, Learning Disabilities Association services, library reading practice, and the Simon Technology Center lending library.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Hennepin County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota Assessments (opens in a new tab)
Diagnostic learning assessments for dyslexia and related learning needs, for children and adults.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Groves Learning Center (opens in a new tab)
Reading assessment, one-to-one tutoring, and summer programs in St. Louis Park and online.
Hennepin County Library Reading Support (opens in a new tab)
Serves Hennepin County
Free weekly reading practice for K-5 students below grade level at participating libraries.
Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota Tutoring (opens in a new tab)
One-to-one tutoring for students and adults with dyslexia; in-person or virtual options.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights Simon Technology Center Lending Library (opens in a new tab)
Borrow assistive devices and learning software; membership is free for Minnesota families.
Learn about dyslexia
Plain guides from trusted experts.
University of Minnesota Dyslexia Initiative (opens in a new tab)
Short research briefs on dyslexia for families and teachers, from University of Minnesota researchers.
Schools for dyslexia in Hennepin County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Groves Academy(opens in a new tab)
St. Louis Park · Grades 1-12
Specialized school for students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Financial aid
Go-to contacts for Hennepin County
State and regional offices that serve Hennepin County.
Free parent help
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center
Free parent advice, workshops, and special education resources statewide.
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Minnesota Department of Education Dyslexia Team
Official dyslexia screening, intervention, and school guidance.
FreeSpecial education office
Minnesota Department of Education Special Education
Official special education guidance, rights, and contacts for resolving school disagreements.
Free
More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association - Upper Midwest(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Hennepin County
Adults in the county; students across Minnesota.
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.
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Laws, steps, and statewide help.
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