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Nebraska Dyslexia Resources

Get free parent help. K-3 reading checks and structured literacy for dyslexia are required.

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Public schools check K-3 reading skills three times yearly, with limited exceptions. Students showing dyslexia characteristics must receive structured literacy unless their IEP provides otherwise.

Ask the district for an evaluation in writing. After written consent, the initial evaluation is due within 45 school days or 60 calendar days, whichever is sooner, with a few exceptions.

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The go-to contacts for families in Nebraska.

  • Free parent help

    PTI Nebraska

    Free information, training, and individual support for Nebraska families of children with disabilities.

    Free
    Call 800-284-8520Website

  • State dyslexia guidance

    Nebraska Department of Education Dyslexia Guide

    Official dyslexia guidance for Nebraska schools, families, and caregivers.

    Free
    Website

  • Special education office

    Nebraska Office of Special Education

    Parent rights, evaluation guidance, and state help with special education disagreements.

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How to get help in Nebraska

The steps and deadlines in Nebraska rules.

  1. Ask for reading results

    If a K-3 reading check finds a reading deficiency, the school must tell you within 15 working days and give a reading plan within 30 days.

  2. Request an evaluation in writing

    Ask the district to evaluate, and describe your reading concerns. The district must answer in writing, saying yes or no and why.

  3. Give written consent

    After you consent, the evaluation is due within 45 school days or 60 calendar days, whichever is sooner, with a few exceptions.

  4. Review eligibility and the IEP

    The team reviews eligibility. If eligible, the IEP team meets within 30 calendar days after the evaluation team meeting.

    Time limit: 30 days

  5. Ask for a second evaluation

    If you disagree with the school evaluation, request an independent evaluation at public expense; the district must fund it or seek a hearing.

  6. Get help with disagreements

    Ask PTI Nebraska for free support. State options include mediation, a state complaint, and due process; ask for written notice of refusals.

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Nebraska dyslexia law

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Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Nebraska

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Get tested

School testing is free. Clinics add detail.

Munroe-Meyer Institute Independent Educational Evaluations (opens in a new tab)

Independent educational evaluations through a state-approved university team, with district authorization.

Free and paid
Call 402-559-6418

Phoenix Academy Academic Testing (opens in a new tab)

Reading, decoding, spelling, and math skill testing for students; not a medical dyslexia diagnosis.

Paid
Call 402-390-0556

Simplistic Solutions (opens in a new tab)

Dyslexia evaluations, reading intervention, and educational advocacy in Omaha.

Paid
Call 402-957-1287

Schools for dyslexia in Nebraska

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

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  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Kenesaw Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Kenesaw · Adams County

    Kindergarten to grade 2 classes use Fundations phonics; grade 3 uses it for extra reading help.

  • PrivateClassroom program

    Grand Island Central Catholic School(opens in a new tab)

    Grand Island · Hall County · Grades PK-12

    Fundations classroom reading instruction in kindergarten through grade 2.

  • Public districtClassroom program

    Omaha Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Omaha · Douglas County

    District-wide structured literacy curriculum in kindergarten through grade 2.

    Dyslexia contact
  • Public districtClassroom program

    Lincoln Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Lincoln · Lancaster County

    Explicit, systematic foundational reading instruction in kindergarten through grade 2.

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Dyslexia help by county in Nebraska

Local schools, groups, and services in each guide.

How Nebraska reads

Students and adults, next to the whole U.S.

4th graders reading at Proficient

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

Nebraska28%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

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

Nebraska27%
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

Nebraska16.4%
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.

See reading scores in every state

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Bookshare (opens in a new tab)

Ebooks read aloud with highlighting, free for U.S. students with dyslexia; adults pay a yearly fee.

Free and paid

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.

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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.

Free
Call (800) 526-7234

Learning Ally (opens in a new tab)

Human-read audiobooks for students with dyslexia. Families pay yearly; your school may already offer it.

Free and paid
Call 800-221-4792

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.

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Call 888-657-7323

Nebraska dyslexia questions

Is reading screening the same as a dyslexia diagnosis?

No. Schools check K-3 reading skills; a low score means a reading deficiency, not a diagnosis.

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Must I pay for a medical diagnosis before reading intervention?

No. A school district cannot require a medical diagnosis for the structured literacy intervention required for students showing dyslexia characteristics.

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Does dyslexia automatically qualify a student for an IEP?

Not automatically: the team must find a disability and a need for special education. If your child needs only accommodations, ask about a 504 plan.

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Can families outside Omaha and Lincoln get help?

PTI Nebraska offers statewide phone and online support. The state adult education hub lists regional providers and remote learning; these are general literacy services, not dyslexia clinics.

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How do I get my child tested for dyslexia in Nebraska?

Ask your child's public school, in writing, for a free evaluation. The team reviews eligibility. If eligible, the IEP team meets within 30 calendar days after the evaluation team meeting. This guide also lists 3 places for private testing.

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Where can I get free help with an IEP or 504 plan in Nebraska?

PTI Nebraska (800-284-8520) and Disability Rights Nebraska (800-422-6691) help families for free, by phone or in meetings with the school.

Can someone with dyslexia get free audiobooks in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (402-471-4038) lends free audiobooks to readers whose dyslexia makes print hard to read.

How well do students read in Nebraska?

In 2024, 28% of Nebraska 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 (14)
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — Implemented with fidelity using a multisensory approach. A medical diagnosis cannot be required.
  • education.ne.gov — Reading Improvement Act enacted in 2018; implemented in 2019-20.
  • education.ne.gov — December 2019 clarification, still linked by current office. Breaks do not suspend the 60-calendar-day cap; legal exceptions described.
  • education.ne.gov — September 2026 landing page links 2021 evaluation, consent, independent evaluation and resolving-differences sheets.
  • education.ne.gov — Adult providers deliver onsite, remote and online distance instruction; testing vouchers at no charge for enrolled students.
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — K-3, with listed exceptions. First assessment: kindergarten within 45 calendar days school is in session; other grades within 30. Act implemented in 2019-20.
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — Initial course requirements include dyslexia and structured literacy interventions.
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — 2024 amendments introduced this definition; current text includes 2026 LB1072, operative April 8, 2026. Not described as an unrestricted ban on every classroom activity.
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — Definition added by 2017 LB645; school eligibility also requires need for special education and related services.
  • education.ne.gov
  • nebraskalegislature.gov — Notice uses working days; plan uses unqualified days. No single day_type assigned to these combined deadlines.
  • education.ne.gov — MDT means multidisciplinary evaluation team. Disability must cause a need for special education, not merely a diagnosis.
  • education.ne.gov — Subject to criteria and hearing rights; one publicly funded independent evaluation per school evaluation with which parents disagree.
  • education.ne.gov — Also describes state complaints and due process. PTI free support separately sourced in the statewide resource.

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