Wyoming Dyslexia Resources
Wyoming requires fall K–2 dyslexia screening and reading plans; get parent support and sliding-fee clinics.
More about dyslexia help in Wyoming
The 2026 literacy law requires fall dyslexia screening in K–2 and universal reading screening three times yearly in K–3. It also covers older students with specified reading risks; the state is developing implementation rules.
Families can ask for a school disability evaluation now. Parent Information Center support, university clinics, audiobooks, and adult-learning programs offer different kinds of help.
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The go-to contacts for families in Wyoming.
Free parent help
Parent Information Center of Wyoming
One-on-one special education help, training, and support for Wyoming families.
State dyslexia guidance
Wyoming Dyslexia and Universal Screener Advisory List
The state's approved list of reading and dyslexia screening tests for schools.
FreeSpecial education office
Wyoming Department of Education Special Education
State information on special education, parent resources, and dispute resolution.
Free
More go-to contacts
Free audiobooks
Wyoming Talking Books(opens in a new tab)
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia Wyoming(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association Rocky Mountain Branch(opens in a new tab)
Department of education
Wyoming Department of Education(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Wyoming Community College Commission Adult Education(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
Wyoming Vocational Rehabilitation(opens in a new tab)
How to get help in Wyoming
The steps and deadlines in Wyoming rules.
Ask in writing
Ask the school to evaluate suspected disability. Keep a dated copy and ask for the school's written response.
Give informed consent
Review the proposed evaluation and give written consent. Consent to evaluation is not consent to start special education services.
- Time limit: 60 days
Track the evaluation deadline
The initial evaluation is due within 60 calendar days of district receipt of signed consent, subject to legal exceptions.
Review eligibility and support
Take part in decisions about disability, evaluation, placement, and the learning plan; ask for an explanation of proposed or refused actions.
Ask about an independent evaluation
If you disagree with the school evaluation, request an independent evaluation at public expense; the school must fund it or defend its evaluation.
Use dispute help
Ask the state special education office or Parent Information Center about complaint investigation, mediation, and due process.
Wyoming dyslexia law
Each answer opens to what the law says and where.
Dyslexia screening
Yes
What it says
Since July 2026: fall dyslexia screening in K–2, K–3 screening three times a year, and yearly screening of some older or new students.
Help after screening
Yes
What it says
Reading plans are due within 30 calendar days of identifying reading difficulty or risk, with tiered help and quarterly parent updates.
Teacher training
Yes
What it says
District employees need ongoing literacy learning appropriate to their roles; the state sets hours and content through rules.
Dyslexia defined in law
Yes
What it says
State law defines dyslexia as a brain-based learning disability affecting word recognition, spelling, and decoding.
State dyslexia handbook
Yes
What it says
The education department publishes dyslexia screening guidance; its page says the final 2026 screener list awaits emergency-rule approval.
State dyslexia specialist
Partly
What it says
The law authorizes a state literacy division for technical help; a separate statewide dyslexia coordinator was not confirmed.
2026 ch. 66, section 3 (2026)
Science of reading law
Yes
What it says
K–12 instruction must follow reading science; three-cueing cannot be the only basis for teaching word recognition or decoding.
W.S. 21-3-403(a)(vii), 21-3-404(a)(ii),(v); 2026 ch. 66 (2026)
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Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Wyoming
Pick what you need.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
University of Wyoming Psychology Center (opens in a new tab)
Income-based learning-disability assessment for children and adults, in person in Laramie.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Teton Literacy Center (opens in a new tab)
Serves Teton County
Free weekly reading tutoring for students reading at least six months below grade level.
University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Sliding-fee reading and writing tutoring with instructional assessment for students.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (opens in a new tab)
Free in-person or online technology demonstrations, plus short-term device loans.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Castellow Adult Learning Center (opens in a new tab)
Free basic reading, writing, math, and workforce learning for adults in the Casper area.
Eastern Wyoming College College and Career Readiness (opens in a new tab)
Adult basic education and high school equivalency support at eastern Wyoming sites or from home.
Gillette College Center for College and Career Readiness (opens in a new tab)
Adult basic skills, high school equivalency preparation, and career support in Gillette.
Laramie County Community College Adult Career and Education (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading and writing classes in Cheyenne and Laramie; exam fees are separate.
Northwest College Adult Education (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading and writing instruction in the Big Horn Basin, with distance learning.
Sheridan College Center for College and Career Readiness (opens in a new tab)
Free adult basic reading, writing, and math instruction for eligible learners in Sheridan.
Western Wyoming College College and Career Readiness (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading and writing classes in Rock Springs and southwest Wyoming outreach sites.
For teachers
Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy training.
Cox Campus Structured Literacy Program (opens in a new tab)
Free online structured-literacy training for Wyoming educators.
Ellbogen Language and Literacy Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
Structured-literacy certification sponsorship for up to 100 Wyoming educators.
Schools for dyslexia in Wyoming
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- PublicExtra reading help
Summit Elementary(opens in a new tab)
Casper · Natrona County · Grades K-5
Reading groups by skill level, using Fundations, the Wilson Reading System, and Just Words.
- PublicClassroom program
Cottonwood Elementary(opens in a new tab)
Casper · Natrona County · Grades PK-5
All K-2 students get explicit phonics lessons, using UFLI Foundations and Heggerty.
- PublicClassroom program
Crest Hill Elementary(opens in a new tab)
Casper · Natrona County · Grades K-5
All K-2 students get explicit phonics lessons, using UFLI Foundations and Heggerty.
- Public districtClassroom program
Laramie County School District 1(opens in a new tab)
Cheyenne · Laramie County
Fundations phonics in K-3 classrooms; early reading screening finds students who need extra help.
Screens for dyslexia
How Wyoming reads
Students and adults, next to the whole U.S.
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 stateAlso good, in every state
Bookshare (opens in a new tab)
Ebooks read aloud with highlighting, free for U.S. students with dyslexia; adults pay a yearly fee.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) (opens in a new tab)
Find your state's federally funded parent center for help with special education.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Provider Directory (opens in a new tab)
Search IDA's directory for dyslexia testing, tutoring, therapy, and advocacy near you.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (opens in a new tab)
Free, confidential advice on job accommodations for adults with dyslexia, by phone or email.
Learning Ally (opens in a new tab)
Human-read audiobooks for students with dyslexia. Families pay yearly; your school may already offer it.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) (opens in a new tab)
Free audiobooks by mail or app for children and adults with a reading disability like dyslexia.
Wyoming dyslexia questions
Which students must be screened?
The law requires a fall dyslexia screener for K–2 and universal screening three times yearly for K–3. Annual universal screening also covers specified grades 4–12, transfer, and at-risk students.
SourceDoes screening diagnose dyslexia or decide school eligibility?
No. Screening guides instruction, intervention, and further assessment; it does not diagnose dyslexia or decide special education eligibility.
SourceHow long can a school evaluation take?
The initial evaluation is due within 60 calendar days after the district receives signed consent, subject to legal exceptions. This is different from the 30-calendar-day reading-plan requirement.
SourceWhen must a reading plan start?
The law requires a plan developed with parents and implemented within 30 calendar days of identifying reading difficulty or risk. Parents receive quarterly progress updates; an IEP counts as the reading plan.
SourceWhere can parents get help?
The Parent Information Center has regional outreach liaisons for all Wyoming counties. Ask the liaison assigned to your county about one-time questions or ongoing support.
SourceDoes every student with dyslexia need an IEP?
Eligibility depends on evaluation and educational need, not a screening result alone. An IEP provides special education; a 504 plan can provide disability-related accommodations.
SourceWhere can I get free help with an IEP or 504 plan in Wyoming?
Parent Information Center of Wyoming (307-684-2277) and Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. (307-632-3496) help families for free, by phone or in meetings with the school.
Can someone with dyslexia get free audiobooks in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming Talking Books lends free audiobooks to readers whose dyslexia makes print hard to read.
How well do students read in Wyoming?
In 2024, 36% of Wyoming 4th graders scored Proficient in reading on the NAEP test (U.S.: 30%). Proficient is a high bar: solid grade-level reading and more.
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Sources for this page (9)
- 2026 enrolled Senate Act 43
- Current Wyoming Education Statutes
- Rules and Promulgation — Live page describes emergency and standard rule development; final adoption status not independently established.
- May 2025 Wyoming procedural safeguards — Fund an independent evaluation or request a hearing to show its own evaluation is appropriate; conditions and hearing outcome apply.
- Parent rights quick guide
- Dyslexia and Universal Screener Advisory List — Official guidance qualifies here; no standalone handbook confirmed. The live review-status notice says final list release follows emergency-rule approval.
- Parent Information Center of Wyoming
- 34 CFR 300.8
- 34 CFR 300.301(d) — Exceptions also include specified transfers between public agencies; federal subsection (e) governs transfer conditions.
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