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Essex County, NJ Dyslexia Resources

Newark is home to free special education legal help, and two private schools here teach students with dyslexia.

More about dyslexia help in Essex County

Education Law Center, a Rutgers Law School clinic, and Advocates for Children of New Jersey give legal help to eligible families. SPAN, the state parent center, is also in Newark.

Banyan School in Fairfield uses the Wilson Reading System, and the Winston School in Short Hills uses Orton-Gillingham. West Orange public schools use Fundations in K-2.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Essex County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Official help

What your state says schools must do.

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

Serves Essex County

The state's local office; its child study supervisor helps with special education questions.

Free
Call (973) 621-2750

Schools for dyslexia in Essex County

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

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  • Dyslexia school

    Banyan School(opens in a new tab)

    Fairfield · Ages 5-14

    State-approved elementary and middle school specializing in dyslexia, built on Wilson Reading.

    Financial aidWilson Accredited Training PartnerNJDOE-approved private school for students with disabilities
  • Dyslexia school

    The Winston School of Short Hills(opens in a new tab)

    Short Hills · Grades 1-8

    Independent school for students with dyslexia and other learning differences, grades 1-8.

    Financial aid
  • Public districtExtra reading help

    West Orange Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    West Orange

    Fundations in K-2, plus Wilson and Just Words intervention from certified specialists.

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Go-to contacts for Essex County

State and regional offices that serve Essex 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 Essex 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

Essex County29.7%
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

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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