Understanding dyslexia is an important step toward helping all students thrive. According to the International Dyslexia Association’s 2025 definition of dyslexia, dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that affect accuracy, speed, or both, and persist even when students receive effective instruction. This updated defintion reflects current research and a more comprehensive understanding of how dylsexia affects learning.
Whether you’re looking to better understand dyslexia, recognize its signs, or implement evidence-based instructional strategies, the free dyslexia articles and resources below can help. Explore expert guidance on topics ranging from screening and identification to accommodations, intervention, and classroom practices that support students with dyslexia.
Dyslexia teaching resources
Research-based strategies and resources for supporting students with dyslexia.
Honor 2026 National Dyslexia Awareness Month this October by better understanding how learning differences can affect your students.
The revised definition of dyslexia reflects what we've learned from years of research and helps correct common misconceptions about identification. Learn what the changes mean for educators and how they can support earlier, more effective intervention for struggling readers.
Empower your instruction with research‑backed dyslexia strategies that help you support striving readers with confidence and clarity.
Dr. Laurie Cutting investigates how phonics plays a key role in an early learner’s ability to read successfully, while family history can play a role in dyslexia and other struggling readers.
Answer a key question as an educator—how do you screen for dyslexia?—by following six key steps. Testing for dyslexia in schools is important to identify at-risk students.
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Education leaders Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox dispel common misconceptions about dyslexia and share best practices and programs to support dyslexic learners.
Try these classroom accommodations for students with dyslexia to provide equitable access to content
Support students with dyslexia with evidence-based writing strategies to become capable writers who craft their thoughts in an engaging, persuasive, and compelling manner.
Discover evidence-based strategies to help improve the reading skills of students with dyslexia so they can achieve school success.
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