For Educators

Local Resources

Website: https://hcoe.org/
The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) supports students with dyslexia through specialized literacy training for educators, such as the Orton-Gillingham method, and by providing comprehensive Special Education services for eligible students. They focus onearly screening, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and assistive technology to improve literacy and academic outcomes.
Humboldt County Office of Education
901 Myrtle Avenue,
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Learning Support Services Professional
Melina Ives
707-441-4504
mives@hcoe.org
Director, Learning Support Services
Rosie Slentz, Ed.D.
707-834-0786
rslentz@hcoe.org
Professional Development Calendar
https://hcoe.org/educator-resources/#
HCOE Summer Literacy Institute 2025 - Session 1 (Orton-Gillingham)
https://hcoe.org/events/hcoe-summer-literacy-institute-session-1/
UCSF Multitudes Training - Reading Difficulties Risk Screener 2/3
https://hcoe.org/events/ucsf-multitudes-training-reading-difficulties-risk-screener-2-3/
Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/
Cal Poly Humboldt provides dyslexia resources through its Campus Disability Resource Center (CDRC) and School of Education programs. The CDRC is the primary campus contact for disability support and accommodation inquiries. The CDRC offers training and education specific to accessibility and accommodations. Educators with training needs should contactthe ADA/504 Coordinator.
Cal Poly Humboldt Campus Disability Resource Center (CDRC)
Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/cdrc
Campus Disability Resource Center
Lower Library, Room 005
(707) 826-4678
student504@humboldt.edu
Links to Informative CDRC topics:
Training and Education https://www.humboldt.edu/cdrc/resources/training-and-education
FAQs for Faculty Working with Students https://www.humboldt.edu/cdrc/resources/working-with-student-faqs
Professional Learning Board Online PD for Teachers https://www.humboldt.edu/extended-education/programs/professional-learning-board-online-pd-teachers
The Cal Poly School of Education is integrating dyslexia awareness and evidence-based training into its curriculum. Faculty members Dr. Amy Conley and Sara Sterner received a grant to shape literacy coursework to include dyslexia awareness, research-based screening procedures, and multi-sensory phonics instruction. https://now.humboldt.edu/achievements/25934
UC I CSU Collaborative: Cal Poly Humboldt faculties are part of a statewide initiative to integrate brain science and evidence-based literacy development into educator preparation programs.
Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/redwood-writing-project

The Redwood Writing Project (RWP) is a network of professionals collaborating to promote literacy skills that sustain life-long learning by providing research-based, teacher-centered professional development; community writing opportunities; and youth writing programs. Housed on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus since 1977, RWP is an affiliate of both the National Writing Project (NWP) and the California Writing Project (CWP). As one of the 17 sites of the CWP network, and one of the 200 sites of the NWP network, the Redwood Writing Project is dedicated to the improvement of student learning through the effective teaching of writing.
Redwood Writing Project
Cal Poly Humboldt
Founders Hall 217
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521

State and National Resources

Website: https://dyslexiaida.org/
IDA is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia. It is an excellent source of information.
Links to informative IDA topics for educators:
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading https://dyslexiaida.org/knowledge-and-practices/
Provider Directories https://dyslexiaida.org/provider-directories/
Conferences and Workshops https://dyslexiaida.org/events/
Teacher Preparation https://dyslexiaida.org/teachers/
CERI Certification https://dyslexiaida.org/certification/
Dyslexia in the Classroom https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-in-the-classroom/
Assessment Guidelines https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-literacy-assessment-guidelines/
Links to informative IDA topics about dyslexia in general:
IDA Dyslexia Handbook https://dyslexiaida.org/ida-dyslexia-handbook/
Structured Literacy https://dyslexiaida.org/structuredliteracy/
Advocacy Toolkit: https://dyslexiaida.org/advocacy-toolkit/
Fact Sheets https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/
Infographics https://dyslexiaida.org/infographics/
Free Conference Recordings https://dyslexiaida.org/free-conference-recordings/
Webinars https://dyslexiaida.org/webinars/
Events https://dyslexiaida.org/events/
Dyslexia 101 Workshops https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-101-workshop/
LD Independent School Network https://isn.eida.org/
Books https://shopida.org/collections/books-upgraded
Video Library https://dyslexiaida.org/video-library/
Website: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, this branch of the International Dyslexia Association offers local support and resources, including teacher trainings and teacher training scholarships.
Links to informative NorCal IDA topics for educators:
Teacher Training Programs https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/teacher-training-2/
Teacher Training Scholarships https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/teacher-training-2/teacher-training-scholarships/
FAQs about Teacher Trainings https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/teacher-training-2/faqs-about-teacher-training/
California Dyslexia Law...Information for Professionals https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/california-dyslexia-law/for-professionals-2/
California Dyslexia Law...Information for Educators & Schools https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/california-dyslexia-law/for-educators-schools/
Programs and Speakers https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/california-dyslexia-law/programs-and-speakers/
Experience Dyslexia https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/experience-dyslexia/
Links to informative NorCal IDA topics about dyslexia in general:
Resources: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/resources/
California Dyslexia Law: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/california-dyslexia-law/for-parents/
Experience Dyslexia: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/experience-dyslexia/
Frequently Asked Questions: https://dyslexiaida.org/frequently-asked-questions-2/
Book Store: https://shopida.org/
College Resources and Scholarships: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/resources/college-resources/
Links: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/resources/links/
Current Newsletters: https://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/current-newsletters/
Website: https://www.lexialearning.com/letrs
The Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is comprehensive professional learning designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/dy/
The California Dept of Education provides funds to develop literacy programs, employ and train literacy coaches and reading specialists, and develop and implement interventions for students needing targeted literacy support.
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2022-2029 https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/pl/lcrsprogram.asp
Website: https://fcrr.org/
The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) is an interdisciplinary research center at Florida State University. Drawing from multiple disciplines, FCRR investigates all aspects of reading and reading- related skills across the lifespan. Through rigorous and robust research, innovation, and engagement, FCRR advances the science of reading to improve learning and achievement from birth through adulthood.
Links to informative topics atFCRR:
For Families https://fcrr.org/families
For Educators https://fcrr.org/educators
For Leaders https://fcrr.org/leaders
For Communities https://fcrr.org/communities
Resource Database https://fcrr.org/resource-database
Additional Resources https://fcrr.org/additional-resources
Website: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/
The mission of the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity is to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults.
Links to informative topics at YDCD for educators:
Instruction https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/educators/instruction/
School Culture https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/educators/school-culture/
Website: https://www.bookshare.org/
Bookshare is a vast, accessible digital library providing ebooks and textbooks for people with print disabilities like dyslexia, blindness, or physical impairments, offering customizable formats like audio, large print, braille, and highlighted text, and it's free for eligible U.S. students through a U.S. Department of Education grant, empowering inclusive reading for education and leisure.
Links to informative Bookshare topics:
What is Bookshare Library? https://www.bookshare.org/bookshare-library
What is Bookshare Reader? https://www.bookshare.org/bookshare-reader
Bookshare for Educators and Schools https://www.bookshare.org/educators-and-schools
Bookshare for Parents and Students https://www.bookshare.org/parents-and-students
Bookshare for Higher Education Students https://www.bookshare.org/higher-ed-students
Explore the Bookshare Library https://www.bookshare.org/explore
Website: https://www.learningally.org/solutions-for-home/overview
Learning Ally believes that learning begins with listening. By equipping early and struggling readers with human-read textbooks, trade books, and popular fiction, they help every student accessinformation, acquire knowledge, and independently reach their full potential.
Links to informative Learning Ally topics for educators:
Teacher Resources https://learningally.org/teacher-resources
Workshops and Programs https://learningally.org/solutions-for-school/professional-learning/workshops-and-programs
State Grant Programs https://learningally.org/solutions-for-school/school-grants
Product Training https://learningally.org/product-training
Website: https://www.understood.org/
Understood supports the 70 million people in the United States who have learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD. They focus on providing expert-vetted tools and information, driving behavior change, and building a world where all minds can thrive.
Links to informative Understood topics for educators:
Learning Differences and ADHD in the classroom https://www.understood.org/en/topics/educators
Website: https://www.readingrockets.org/
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Links to informative Reading Rockets topics for educators:
In the Classroom https://www.readingrockets.org/
Helping All Readers https://www.readingrockets.org/
Books and Authors https://www.readingrockets.org/
Reading 101 https://www.readingrockets.org/
Basic Facts About Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems by Louisa Cook Moats and Karen E. Dakin https://shopida.org/collections/books-upgraded/products/basic-facts-about-dyslexia-1
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz https://dyslexia.yale.edu/research-science/overcoming-dyslexia/
https://www.understood.org/en/search-results?query=IEP
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-iep-meeting-an-overview
https://www.understood.org/en/topics/504-plans
Humboldt-Del Norte SELPA Special Education Procedural Manual https://hdnselpa.org/public/uploads/files/files.pdf
https://decodingdyslexiaca.org/resources-2/