County guideChecked October 2026

Harris County, TX Dyslexia Resources

Local evaluations, dyslexia therapy, adult reading classes, family information, and a specialized K–12 school.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Harris County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Get tested

School testing is free. Clinics add detail.

Texas Center for Learning Disorders (opens in a new tab)

University evaluations and family feedback for students with learning difficulties.

Schools for dyslexia in Harris County

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

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  • Dyslexia school

    The Briarwood School(opens in a new tab)

    Houston · Grades K-12

    A K–12 school for learning differences with Wilson, Fundations, and Just Words reading instruction.

  • Dyslexia school

    The Joy School(opens in a new tab)

    Houston · Grades K-8

    K-8 school in Houston for students with dyslexia and other learning differences.

    Financial aid
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Go-to contacts for Harris County

State and regional offices that serve Harris County.

  • Free parent help

    Partners Resource Network

    Free parent training, information, and local special education support across Texas.

    Free
    Call 1-800-866-4726Website

  • State dyslexia guidance

    Texas Education Agency Dyslexia Resources

    The state Dyslexia Handbook in English and Spanish, parent guides, and a state dyslexia helpline.

    FreeEspañol
    Call 1-800-232-3030Website

  • Special education office

    SPEDTex

    Information and family support for Texas special education and dyslexia questions.

    FreeEspañol
    Call 1-855-773-3839Website

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Reading in Harris County

Adults in the county; students across Texas.

4th graders reading at Proficient

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

Texas28%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

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

Texas25%
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

Harris County31.6%
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 Texas

Laws, steps, and statewide help.

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

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Sources for this page (5)
  • briarwoodschool.org — Houston specialized school documents student implementation of Wilson Reading System, Fundations and Just Words.
  • uh.edu — Local University of Houston child evaluation clinic.
  • dyslexiahouston.org — Houston therapy at Memorial and West University locations.
  • neuhaus.org — In-person adult reading classes in Bellaire, also available online.
  • houstonida.org — Local Houston dyslexia branch and family helpline.

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