Study Tips and Resources

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from the Maryville University website……..a resource suggested by a student researcher. (Thanks Noah!)

Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity

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The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a nexus for research on dyslexia, and is as well a leading source of advocacy and information to better the lives of people with dyslexia.

Bright Solutions for Dyslexia

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A resource of free online videos that help explain what dyslexia is and suggest classroom accomodations for kids with dyslexia

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families of children with disabilities

Georgia Department of Education (Information on Dyslexia)

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Millions of American children struggle in school daily because of serious  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) oversees public education throughout the state. It ensures that laws and regulations pertaining to education are followed and that state and federal money appropriated for education is properly allocated to local school systems learning problems.

Georgia’s Department of Education

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This is what IDEA, the Federal Special Education law, refers to as a “Direct Parent Referral.” In other words, if you suspect your child has Dyslexia, you may ask your school to provide an evaluation which is conducted to determine eligibility for special education services. Public schools cannot “diagnose” your child. 

Evaluation Letter – Sample

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Through your Public School, you write and deliver to the school via letter or email to the principal and your child’s teacher a Request for Evaluation letter. Here is a sample letter