County guideChecked October 2026

Bergen County, NJ Dyslexia Resources

Low-cost Orton-Gillingham tutoring at two Children's Dyslexia Centers, and Fairleigh Dickinson University trains dyslexia teachers in Teaneck.

More about dyslexia help in Bergen County

The Community School in Teaneck is a state-approved K-12 school for students with learning differences. It teaches reading with Wilson and Orton-Gillingham.

Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck trains Orton-Gillingham teachers. It also supports its college students who have learning disabilities.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Bergen County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Official help

What your state says schools must do.

Bergen County Office of Education (opens in a new tab)

Serves Bergen County

The state's local office; its special education specialist can explain your rights.

Free
Call (201) 336-6875

Schools for dyslexia in Bergen County

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

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  • Dyslexia school

    Community School and Community High School(opens in a new tab)

    Teaneck · Grades K-12

    State-approved K-12 day school for students with learning differences, using Wilson and Orton-Gillingham.

    Financial aidNJDOE-approved private school for students with disabilities
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Go-to contacts for Bergen County

State and regional offices that serve Bergen County.

  • Free parent help

    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

    Phone help with IEPs and special education rights, in English and Spanish.

    FreeEspañol
    Call (800) 654-7726Website

  • State dyslexia guidance

    New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook

    The state's dyslexia guide: warning signs, screening, teaching methods, and accommodations.

    Free
    Website

  • Special education office

    New Jersey Department of Education: Office of Special Education

    Your special education rights booklet in 12 languages, plus a state ombudsman for questions.

    FreeEspañolالعربية+8 languages: 中文, Português, ગુજરાતી, Kreyòl, हिन्दी, 한국어, Русский, Tagalog
    Call (609) 376-9060Website

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Reading in Bergen County

Adults in the county; students across New Jersey.

4th graders reading at Proficient

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

New Jersey38%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

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

New Jersey38%
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

Bergen County15.5%
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 New Jersey

The state guide and nearby county guides.

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

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