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Dyslexia & IEP Advocacy for Military Families

Real stories, policy analysis, and practical guidance on dyslexia, IEPs, 504 Plans, and DoDEA/DoWEA schools — from a special education advocate who’s lived it.

DoDEA · Dyslexia
August 3, 2026

DoDEA’s Dyslexia Gap: Waiting to Fail Is a Policy Choice

Georgia banned outdated reading instruction and built statewide dyslexia screening. DoDEA hasn’t. Here’s the gap military families are living with — and what to do about it right now.

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Advocacy · Diagnosis · Stories
January 4, 2021

How to Trust Your Gut: A Mom’s Guide to Diagnosing Dyslexia

When you’re a parent, sometimes you just know something is up. A personal, practical walkthrough of how to get your child evaluated for dyslexia — through Tricare, through the school system, or both.

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DoDEA · Dyslexia · IEP Help
July 31, 2026

DoDEA Tests for SLD Eligibility with Minimum Tests — It’s Not Okay!

A WISC-V and a Woodcock-Johnson might satisfy the federal minimum — but for most dyslexia cases, they won’t tell you why your child can’t read. Here’s what to request instead.

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Dyslexia · IEP Help
July 8, 2026

Signs Your Military Child Has Dyslexia & Why PCS Moves Make It Worse

Every PCS resets the clock on reading instruction. Here’s what dyslexia actually is, why it’s so easy to miss during a move, and what to do if your gut says something’s off.

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DoDEA · IEP Help
July 2, 2026

How to Request a Dyslexia Evaluation at Your Child’s New School

A word-for-word evaluation request letter, exactly what testing to name, and what to do if the school says no — all in one place.

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Hilary Reese
Special Education Advocate · The Dyslexia Life
hilarybreese@gmail.com · 404-987-7658
f ig in tt

Copyright © 2026 The Dyslexia Life – All Rights Reserved. Hilary Reese hilarybreese@gmail.com 404-987-7658

Blog

Dyslexia & IEP Advocacy for Military Families

Real stories, policy analysis, and practical guidance on dyslexia, IEPs, 504 Plans, and DoDEA/DoWEA schools — from a special education advocate who’s lived it.

DoDEA · Dyslexia
August 3, 2026

DoDEA’s Dyslexia Gap: Waiting to Fail Is a Policy Choice

Georgia banned outdated reading instruction and built statewide dyslexia screening. DoDEA hasn’t. Here’s the gap military families are living with — and what to do about it right now.

Read the Full Article →
Advocacy · Diagnosis · Stories
January 4, 2021

How to Trust Your Gut: A Mom’s Guide to Diagnosing Dyslexia

When you’re a parent, sometimes you just know something is up. A personal, practical walkthrough of how to get your child evaluated for dyslexia — through Tricare, through the school system, or both.

Read the Full Article →
DoDEA · Dyslexia · IEP Help
July 31, 2026

DoDEA Tests for SLD Eligibility with Minimum Tests — It’s Not Okay!

A WISC-V and a Woodcock-Johnson might satisfy the federal minimum — but for most dyslexia cases, they won’t tell you why your child can’t read. Here’s what to request instead.

Read the Full Article →
Dyslexia · IEP Help
July 8, 2026

Signs Your Military Child Has Dyslexia & Why PCS Moves Make It Worse

Every PCS resets the clock on reading instruction. Here’s what dyslexia actually is, why it’s so easy to miss during a move, and what to do if your gut says something’s off.

Read the Full Article →
DoDEA · IEP Help
July 2, 2026

How to Request a Dyslexia Evaluation at Your Child’s New School

A word-for-word evaluation request letter, exactly what testing to name, and what to do if the school says no — all in one place.

Read the Full Article →
Get Support

Have a question that isn’t answered here?

Book a free consultation and let’s talk through your family’s specific situation.

Book a Free Consultation
Hilary Reese
Special Education Advocate · The Dyslexia Life
hilarybreese@gmail.com · 404-987-7658
f ig in tt

Copyright © 2026 The Dyslexia Life – All Rights Reserved. Hilary Reese hilarybreese@gmail.com 404-987-7658