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’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Georgia banned outdated reading instruction and built statewide dyslexia screening.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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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Georgia banned outdated reading instruction and built statewide dyslexia screening.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.
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.
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.
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.