Salt Lake County, UT Dyslexia Resources
University testing and sliding-scale reading help, a specialized school program, and public-school phonics support.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Salt Lake County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
University of Utah Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center (opens in a new tab)
Adult learning-disorder assessments with income-based fees of $200–$500.
University of Utah Educational Assessment and Student Support Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Learning-disability evaluations for students, with reduced fees available based on financial need.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
University of Utah Reading Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Online reading assessment and sliding-scale intervention; assessment does not diagnose dyslexia.
For teachers
Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy training.
University of Utah Reading Clinic Wilson Reading System Training (opens in a new tab)
Wilson Reading System introductory and certification courses for teachers.
Schools for dyslexia in Salt Lake County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
The McGillis School Learning Center(opens in a new tab)
Salt Lake City · Grades 2-8
Wilson and Lindamood-Bell reading lessons for students with language-based learning differences.
Financial aid - Public districtClassroom program
Jordan School District(opens in a new tab)
West Jordan
Kindergarten through grade 2 phonics pacing and intervention guides use UFLI Foundations.
Go-to contacts for Salt Lake County
State and regional offices that serve Salt Lake County.
Free parent help
Utah Parent Center
Free parent consultation and special education support for Utah families.
FreeState dyslexia guidance
Utah Dyslexia Handbook
Official guide to dyslexia instruction, assessment, intervention and family rights.
FreeSpecial education office
Utah State Board of Education Special Education Services
State special education contacts for family rights, dispute resolution, and literacy support.
Free
More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Utah(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association Utah Branch(opens in a new tab)
Department of education
Utah State Board of Education(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Salt Lake County
Adults in the county; students across Utah.
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.
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Laws, steps, and statewide help.
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