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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month—a reminder that many children struggle to read because of dyslexia, and that the right support can change everything. At NCIL, we’re proud to have spent almost 10 years helping families and educators apply practical, evidence-based strategies—both in classrooms and at home—to build literacy skills and confidence.

The 2025 Report on the State of Dyslexia in the United States

Our 2025 State of Dyslexia Annual Report is Now Available

Our new State of Dyslexia 2025 Report reviews the currently enacted dyslexia laws and teacher training requirements in all 50 states, explaining what each law means for families and educators.

Dyslexia Signs By Age

Understanding Dyslexia: Signs to Watch for by Age

Dyslexia can manifest differently depending on a child’s age and stage of reading development. Early identification is critical to provide effective support and intervention.

4 Questions to Ask After Screening for Dyslexia

4 Questions to Ask After Universal Screening for Dyslexia

Universal screening is a powerful tool for identifying students who may be at risk for dyslexia. But what happens next? See the four questions to ask after screening to ensure appropriate follow-up and support.

In Case You Missed It

Dr. Julianna Masser

For teachers, coaches, and school leaders, our expert, Dr. Julianne Masser, created a new Guide to Instructional Coaching, with an overview of instructional coaching and practical resources you can use right away, such as job descriptions, goal-setting templates, and other downloadable forms.

The BEACON App

Our new Benchmark Effectiveness & Actionable Core Outcomes Navigator (BEACON) app turns screening data into meaningful insights about the effectiveness of core instruction and interventions across classrooms, grades, or even schools.

Clash of the Heroes Contest

Did you see the winners of this year’s Clash of the Heroes? Our annual contest provided students with the opportunity to showcase their creative talents in an exercise that incorporated core aspects of literacy. Their professionally designed posters are live, and the one-page comics are coming soon.


For Families

For Educators and State Education Agencies

About NCIL

The research reported here is funded by a grant to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: H283D210004). The opinions or policies expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal government. Copyright © 2024 National Center on Improving Literacy.

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