Douglas County, NE Dyslexia Resources
Compare Omaha school reading instruction, academic skills testing, and clinical evaluation options.
More about dyslexia help in Douglas County
Omaha Public Schools teach structured literacy in K-2 classrooms. Local assessment options include academic skills testing and independent educational evaluations; these are different from medical diagnosis.
Statewide parent support and talking books are also available. Confirm appointment availability, school enrollment, and payment before using a local service.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Douglas County
Local help. Pick what you need.
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.
Phoenix Academy Academic Testing (opens in a new tab)
Reading, decoding, spelling, and math skill testing for students; not a medical dyslexia diagnosis.
Simplistic Solutions (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia evaluations, reading intervention, and educational advocacy in Omaha.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Voice Advocacy Center Adult and Children's Dyslexia Program (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia tutoring for children, teens, and adults, in Omaha or online, with reduced-fee options.
Schools for dyslexia in Douglas County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Public districtClassroom program
Omaha Public Schools(opens in a new tab)
Omaha
District-wide structured literacy curriculum in kindergarten through grade 2.
Dyslexia contact
Go-to contacts for Douglas County
State and regional offices that serve Douglas County.
Free parent help
PTI Nebraska
Free information, training, and individual support for Nebraska families of children with disabilities.
FreeState dyslexia guidance
Nebraska Department of Education Dyslexia Guide
Official dyslexia guidance for Nebraska schools, families, and caregivers.
FreeSpecial education office
Nebraska Office of Special Education
Parent rights, evaluation guidance, and state help with special education disagreements.
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More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Nebraska(opens in a new tab)
Department of education
Nebraska Department of Education(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Nebraska Adult Education and GED(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Douglas County
Adults in the county; students across Nebraska.
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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Sources for this page (4)
- ops.org
- simplisticsolutions-ne.com — Omaha clinic with diagnostic dyslexia assessments.
- phoenixacademyomaha.org — Local academic skill testing, not medical diagnosis.
- unmc.edu — Independent educational evaluation team at 6902 Pine Street, Omaha; district authorization applies.
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