County guideChecked October 2026

Middlesex County, NJ Dyslexia Resources

Twelve districts here document dyslexia help, from Wilson and Fundations to Orton-Gillingham training; Rutgers offers testing.

More about dyslexia help in Middlesex County

Piscataway, New Brunswick, Milltown, and Spotswood use Wilson programs such as Fundations. Edison plans to train every special education teacher in Orton-Gillingham by 2030.

Literacy New Jersey runs free adult reading classes from Edison. The state's county office in East Brunswick has a special education specialist.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Middlesex County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Official help

What your state says schools must do.

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

Serves Middlesex County

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

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Call (732) 249-2900

Schools for dyslexia in Middlesex County

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

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  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Dunellen Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Dunellen

    Fundations 'double dose' in grades 1-3 and Wilson Reading instruction in grades 4-5.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    East Brunswick Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    East Brunswick

    Reading specialists and special education teachers trained in Orton-Gillingham; mCLASS DIBELS screening.

    Screens for dyslexia
  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Edison Township Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Edison

    Training every special education teacher in Orton-Gillingham by 2030, with Fairleigh Dickinson University.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Milltown Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Milltown

    Uses Fundations K-3, Wilson Reading System, Just Words, and the Sonday System; has a dyslexia FAQ.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    New Brunswick Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    New Brunswick

    Fundations for every K-3 classroom, plus Fundations and Just Words intervention.

  • PrivateExtra reading help

    New Road School of Parlin(opens in a new tab)

    Parlin · Ages 5-21

    State-approved special education day school, ages 5-21, with an Orton-Gillingham reading approach.

    Financial aid
  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Old Bridge Township Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Old Bridge

    Special education teachers are training and certifying in the Wilson Reading System.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Perth Amboy Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Perth Amboy

    Daily structured phonics in K-2 and the Sonday System for students with disabilities in K-4.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    Piscataway Township Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Piscataway

    Fundations phonics in K-3, with Just Words and the Wilson Reading System for students who need more help.

  • Public districtExtra reading help

    South River Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    South River

    Teachers trained in the Wilson Reading System and Orton-Gillingham; Wilson materials for grade 3.

  • Public districtClassroom program

    Cranbury Township School District(opens in a new tab)

    Cranbury

    Daily phonics in K-3 classrooms, staff trained in Orton-Gillingham, and word-part lessons in grades 4-5.

  • Public district

    South Brunswick School District(opens in a new tab)

    Monmouth Junction

    Aims to be a 'Dyslexia Friendly' district, with dyslexia representatives in every school.

    Screens for dyslexiaDyslexia contact
  • Public districtClassroom program

    Spotswood Public Schools(opens in a new tab)

    Spotswood

    Fundations phonics in the early grades and DIBELS reading checks for all K-3 students.

    Screens for dyslexia
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Go-to contacts for Middlesex County

State and regional offices that serve Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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

Middlesex County19.5%
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.

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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