County guideChecked October 2026

Dane County, WI Dyslexia Resources

Find local dyslexia tutoring, two schools, a university literacy clinic, and free adult reading help.

More about dyslexia help in Dane County

The Madison area has free dyslexia tutoring and school options with documented reading methods. A university clinic offers literacy assessment and treatment.

Literacy Network offers free adult reading tutoring with income and eligibility limits. Ask each provider about fees, waiting lists, and current enrollment.

Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Dane County

Local help. Pick what you need.

Get tested

School testing is free. Clinics add detail.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Speech and Hearing Clinic (opens in a new tab)

Reading, writing, and language evaluation and treatment for students.

Schools for dyslexia in Dane County

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

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  • Dyslexia school

    Feller School(opens in a new tab)

    Madison · Grades K-6

    Specialized K–6 school using explicit structured literacy for students with dyslexia.

  • PrivateClassroom program

    Walbridge School(opens in a new tab)

    Madison · Grades Elementary–high

    Small classes and Orton-Gillingham reading instruction for students who learn differently.

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Go-to contacts for Dane County

State and regional offices that serve Dane County.

  • Free parent help

    Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support

    Free one-to-one special education help and online parent training.

    FreeEspañol
    Call 877-374-0511Website

  • State dyslexia guidance

    Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Dyslexia Guidebook

    Official May 2026 guide to dyslexia assessment, reading instruction, and family services.

    Free
    Website

  • Special education office

    Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Special Education

    Official help with special education evaluations, rights, and school services.

    Free
    Website

More go-to contacts

Reading in Dane County

Adults in the county; students across Wisconsin.

4th graders reading at Proficient

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

Wisconsin31%
Whole U.S.30%

8th graders reading at Proficient

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

Wisconsin31%
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

Dane County10.3%
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 Wisconsin

Laws, steps, and statewide help.

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

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