Doing Your Homework:
Research-Based Reading Instruction
by Suzanne Whitney Heath, Research Editor, Wrightslaw

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A lot of attention has been focused on research-based reading instruction recently.

Are there experts in this field?

Is there a way to find tutors for children with reading problems? Independent evaluators?

Is there an organization that can answer questions that educators, school board members, and parents have about effective reading instruction?

Yes to all.

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) maintains a list of evaluators, tutors, and educational diagnosticians. You can request a copy of the list for your area by calling the International Dyslexia Association at 410-296-0232.

Individuals or organizations who wish to be added to International Dyslexia Association database of providers may submit an application to the International Dyslexia Association. Individual provider application 

Directory of Accredited Training Courses and Trained Therapists

Teacher Training Centers and Programs

Reading Disabilities and Research-Based Reading Instruction

IDA Fact Sheets on Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Differences

Dyslexia Basics

Testing for Dyslexia

Understanding Your Dyslexia

What Is Dyslexia

Multisensory Structured Language Approaches (Orton-Gillingham based)

Multisensory Teaching

Suggested Reading List for Professionals

International Dyslexia Association

Membership information

Download a membership application

Find local Branches of the IDA

IDA's Scientific Advisory Board

IDA Annual Conference