Advocacy

Children who have difficulty with reading or school need parents who will go to bat for them. Parents know their kids best and care the most. Being an advocate for your child often means learning new terms, knowing your rights, and not giving up on making sure your child gets the help he or she needs. Find more resources in the Special Education section and on our sister website LD OnLine.

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Our PBS Series:
Launching Young Readers

Empowering Parents

Learn the warning signs for a child who may have difficulties with reading and why early intervention is so important.

A Chance to Read

Explore the reading challenges facing kids with disabilities, and what schools across the country are doing to help them find success.

For Parents

Providing Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction in Our Schools: A Letter from the Arlington County NAACP

5 Things Your Grade-Schooler With Dyslexia Can Say to Self-Advocate

Advocating for Your Child: Getting Started

Designing a Dossier: An Instruction Book for Your Child

Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School

Seeking Help for a Struggling Reader: 8 Steps for Parents

How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children

When to Call Your Child's Teacher

Successful Transition to Kindergarten for Learners Who May Be at Risk for Learning Disabilities

For Teachers

Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Students Without Losing Your Job

Honoring Children's Rights to Excellent Reading Instruction

Professional Development Webcasts

Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in these engaging roundtable discussions. Each webcast features a 60–minute video as well as recommended readings and suggested discussion questions.

The Role of RTI in LD Identification

Implementing Response to Intervention in Early Childhood Settings

Talking Tutoring

Making Parents Partners

Establishing an Effective Reading Program

Assessment of English Language Learners