New York County (Manhattan), NY Dyslexia Resources
Six private schools for students with dyslexia, three NYC parent centers, and the New York Public Library's talking book library are based here.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in New York County (Manhattan)
Local help. Pick what you need.
Official help
What your state says schools must do.
NYC Public Schools: The IEP Process (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
How to ask NYC Public Schools for a special education evaluation and an IEP.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
Center for Psychological Services (Adelphi University) (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City and Long Island
Sliding-scale testing for learning and school problems, all ages, in Manhattan and Garden City.
McShane Center for Psychological Services (Pace University) (opens in a new tab)
Sliding-scale testing for possible learning disabilities, for children and adults, in Lower Manhattan.
NYU Steinhardt Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing (opens in a new tab)
Sliding-scale testing for learning disabilities and differences, at a university clinic in Manhattan.
Parnes Clinic (Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University) (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Low-cost learning evaluations for children on a sliding scale, at a Bronx training clinic.
The Psychological Center (City College of New York) (opens in a new tab)
Sliding-scale testing for children and adults who struggle with reading, writing, or school.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
IREAD (Intensive Reading Education and Development) Program, NYC Public Schools (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Smaller co-taught public school classes with structured reading help for students with dyslexia.
Literacy Academy Collective (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Partner of NYC's public literacy academies; summer and after-school reading programs on the Lower East Side.
New York City Children's Dyslexia Center (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Free one-on-one Orton-Gillingham-based tutoring for students with dyslexia, twice a week after school.
The Churchill Center: #OneChurchill Reading Initiative and Free Reading Assessments (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Free reading checks for ages 5 and up, and free after-school Orton-Gillingham classes for grades 1-3.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
ADAPT Community Network TechWorks (NYC Regional TRAID Center) (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Try and borrow assistive technology for free at TechWorks centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Literacy Partners (opens in a new tab)
Serves New York City
Reading classes for any adult 18 or older, online or in person, with one-on-one tutoring.
Schools for dyslexia in New York County (Manhattan)
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Stephen Gaynor School(opens in a new tab)
New York · Grades PK-8
Pre-K to grade 8 school for students with language-based learning differences, built on Orton-Gillingham.
Financial aidAOGPE-accredited OG instructional program - Dyslexia school
The Windward School (Manhattan campus)(opens in a new tab)
New York · Grades 1-8
Grades 1-8 school for students with dyslexia; daily Orton-Gillingham-based reading (PAF).
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Churchill School and Center(opens in a new tab)
New York · Grades K-12
K-12 school for students with dyslexia and language disorders; Orton-Gillingham reading in grades K-6.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Gateway School(opens in a new tab)
New York · Ages 5-14
School for ages 5-14 with learning disabilities, using Orton-Gillingham-based reading.
- Dyslexia school
The Parkside School(opens in a new tab)
New York · Grades K-5
K-5 elementary school for children with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
NYSAIS-accredited - Dyslexia school
Winston Preparatory School (New York campus)(opens in a new tab)
New York · Ages 8-21
Chelsea day school for students with dyslexia, NVLD, or ADHD; daily Focus time with an expert teacher.
- Public districtExtra reading help
New York City Public Schools(opens in a new tab)
New York
Every student takes a reading screener three times a year; K-2 classes add a phonics program.
Screens for dyslexia
Go-to contacts for New York County (Manhattan)
State and regional offices that serve New York County (Manhattan).
Free parent help
Advocates for Children of New York
Serves New York City
Free education advice and legal help for NYC families, including students who struggle to read.
FreeEspañolFree parent help
INCLUDEnyc
Serves New York City
Help line and workshops on special education for NYC families, in English, Spanish, and more.
FreeEspañol(212) 677-4660; Spanish (212) 677-4668
Free parent help
Metropolitan Parent Center at Sinergia
Serves New York City
Federally funded parent center: special education workshops and one-to-one help for NYC families.
FreeEspañol
More go-to contacts
State dyslexia guidance
New York State Education Department: Dyslexia Guidance(opens in a new tab)
Reading in New York County (Manhattan)
Adults in the county; students across New York.
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.
See reading scores in every stateMore dyslexia help in New York
The state guide and nearby county guides.
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Sources for this page (8)
- stephengaynor.org — Stephen Gaynor School, 148 West 90th Street: AOGPE-accredited Orton-Gillingham program.
- thewindwardschool.org — Windward Manhattan campus, 212 East 93rd Street, grades 1-8.
- gatewayschool.org — The Gateway School, 211 West 61st Street.
- parksideschool.org — The Parkside School, 48 West 74th Street, grades K-5.
- winstonprep.edu — Winston Prep NYC campus in Chelsea.
- parentcenterhub.org — Three federally funded PTIs serve all five NYC boroughs: Advocates for Children, INCLUDEnyc, and Sinergia.
- loc.gov — NLS directory: the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library serves all five NYC boroughs.
- churchillschoolnyc.org — The Churchill School and Center, 301 E 29th St: K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities (added by claude-triage).
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