Resources
One of the most challenging aspects of addressing dyslexia is finding the right resources. Hopefully these resources may be helpful.
Millersville University master’s in language and literacy education
The Department of Early, Middle and Exceptional Education offers a master’s in language and literacy education in which students choose one of two concentrations: a literacy concentration leading to reading specialist certification or an ESL concentration leading to ESL certification.
Both concentrations are available for elementary and secondary teachers who possess an Instructional Certificate in Pennsylvania. A Master of Education in Language and Literacy Education offers the student the opportunity to participate in original research and experiential programs in this field.
Children's Dyslexia Center of Lancaster
Since opening its doors in 2002, the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster has helped remediate reading and written language skills of over 200 children, and trained nearly 50 tutors. Housed inside the Masonic Center of Lancaster County, the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and tutors children on a first-come first-serve basis regardless of race, ethnicity, economic status, gender, or religious affiliation. Services are free.
Reading League of PA
The Reading League Pennsylvania chapter was established in 2019 to support the advancement of the Science of Reading in Pennsylvania along with researchers, universities and educators across the nation and around the world. The Reading League Pennsylvania shares the mission of the national organization of advancing the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-based reading instruction.
Every educator prepared to teach every child in Pennsylvania to become a skilled reader.
The Janus School
The Janus School is the only school dedicated to educating students with learning differences in south-central Pennsylvania. Built on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Mount Joy, PA, we serve students in grades K-12+ diagnosed with a language- or math-based learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), executive function difficulties (EFD), nonverbal learning disorder, or auditory processing disorder.For 30 years, Janus has focused on developing the whole student to “learn how to learn”. Students at Janus confront their learning differences head on and become their own biggest advocate in negotiating school, work, and life. They are successful because they are empowered with the tools and skills to lead rich fulfilling lives.
PA Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
The Pennsylvania Branch, International Dyslexia Association (PBIDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that champions individuals with dyslexia and all students learning to read. We support their families, community, educators, and related professionals.
Throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, we increase awareness about dyslexia, provide education and resources, and promote best practices for teaching reading based on scientific research.
Lexia Learning
Lexia Learning is a program that was developed by Bob Lemire in 1984, whose focus was to use technology to aid others in their literary journeys--all inspired by his son. The program now includes Lexia Core5 Reading, their flagship product which set the standard for technology-based reading instruction, and encompasses Lexia PowerUp Literacy, Lexia English Language Development, Lexia LETRS, and Lexia Aspire Professional Learning, building on their commitment to improve literacy learning for both teachers and students.
Lexia includes evidence and research-based interventions and methods, founded on the idea that everyone has a right to literacy, and that educators have an obligation to deliver upon this, while also feeling supported in their practices.
Keystone State literacy Association
The Keystone State Literacy Association is a Pennsylvania-based non-profit organization of educators and advocates for literacy that works to promote equal literary education for all students, closing the gap between students' academic success rates.
The organization boasts various chapters across the state, all with their own intiatives and plans to support student achievement.