Article of the Month — For Parents
APRIL 2027ADVOCACY AND SCHOOL SUPPORTS
Featured article — International Dyslexia Association
IDA Dyslexia Handbook & Advocacy ResourcesAs the school year winds down, many families are preparing for evaluations, 504 plans, or IEP meetings. IDA's Dyslexia Handbook answers the questions every family asks: What services should schools provide? What rights does my child have? What should effective instruction look like?
It's a practical advocacy companion — written for parents, not lawyers — that helps families walk into school meetings informed and confident.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Parents can request an evaluation at any time, and schools must respond within set timelines.
- Effective dyslexia instruction is structured literacy: explicit, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory.
- Documentation matters — keep records of screenings, meetings, and your child's work samples.