Fairfax County, VA Dyslexia Resources
Find school reading support, free family consultations, accessible books, testing, and a specialized school.
More about dyslexia help in Fairfax County
Ask your school team about reading intervention and evaluation. The school division's Family Resource Center offers free consultations and webinars.
Local listings include Oakwood School, a university assessment clinic, and accessible library services. Fairfax County is separate from Fairfax city; postal city names do not set service eligibility.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Fairfax County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Help with IEPs and 504 plans
Free experts who know the rules.
Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Serves Fairfax County
Free family consultations, webinars, and a lending library for learning and disability support.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
George Mason University Comprehensive Assessment Services (opens in a new tab)
Psychoeducational evaluations for ages 5-18, with income-based fee reductions.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Fairfax County Public Library Access Services (opens in a new tab)
Serves Fairfax, Fairfax city, and Falls Church city counties
Talking books, accessible reading equipment, and library support for people with disabilities.
Schools for dyslexia in Fairfax County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
Oakwood School(opens in a new tab)
Annandale · Grades 1-8
Specialized grades 1-8 school using Orton-Gillingham instruction for language-based learning differences.
Financial aid - Public districtExtra reading help
Fairfax County Public Schools(opens in a new tab)
School reading interventions and a dyslexia handbook for families.
Go-to contacts for Fairfax County
State and regional offices that serve Fairfax County.
Free parent help
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Free special education help, training, and dispute-resolution tools for Virginia families.
FreeEspañolState dyslexia guidance
Virginia Department of Education Dyslexia Guidance
Official dyslexia definition, educator training, and dyslexia advisor guidance.
FreeSpecial education office
Virginia Department of Education Special Education
State special education rules, family safeguards, and dispute-resolution information.
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More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Virginia(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association Virginia Branch(opens in a new tab)
Department of education
Virginia Department of Education: Virginia Literacy Act(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Fairfax County
Adults in the county; students across Virginia.
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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Sources for this page (5)
- fcps.edu
- fcps.edu — Division reading intervention and dyslexia guidance.
- fairfaxcounty.gov — Accessible library service location and offerings.
- cews.cehd.gmu.edu — University clinic on Fairfax Campus, 4409 Patriot Circle.
- oakwoodschool.com — Orton-Gillingham instruction at Annandale school.
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