For Parents

Local Resources

  • If you are interested in starting or participating in a local dyslexia support group, please email redwoodcoastreadingalliance@gmail.com

  • 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 on early 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 

    Links to Informative CDRC topics: 

    Students and Families https://hcoe.org/students-families/

    Community Resources https://hcoe.org/community-resources/

    Schools and Districts https://hcoe.org/schools/

  • Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/cdrc

    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 contact the ADA/504 Coordinator.

    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 

    Learning Disabilities https://www.humboldt.edu/cdrc/disabilityspecificresources-learning

    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://humboldtgov.org/1518/Eureka-Main-Library

    The Humboldt County Library supports children's reading skills through weekly, in-person Preschool Story Times (for ages 2-6) that foster early literacy, language, and social skills. They offer annual Summer Reading Programs, access to diverse print/digital materials, and educational resources for all ages. For example, the Arcata Library Friends recently purchased a set of DECODABLES, which are designed for beginning readers to practice specific phonics skills with controlled letter-sound patterns which can be checked out for free with a library card. https://humboldtgov.org/2953/Youth

    Eureka Library (Main Library) 
    1313 3rd St.,
    Eureka, CA 95501 

    Eureka Circulation Desk: 
    707-269-1915 (General inquiries, library account and card questions, renewals, overdue)

    Children's Room Desk: 
    707-269-1910 (Children's questions & information, homework, reading) 

  • Website: https://redwoodcoastrc.org/

    The Redwood Coast Regional Center offers services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, which can include dyslexia support. RCRC provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 10,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties. They work in partnership with many individuals, family members, community leaders, and agencies to help the people they serve live quality, independent lives in our region. 

    Eureka Office 
    525 2nd Street, Suite 300 
    Eureka, CA 95501 
    Phone: (707) 445-0893 

  • Website: https://www.redwoods.edu/services/sass/index.php

    SASS provides assistive technology (Kurzweil, JAWS, Learning Ally, Bookshare, Speechify) and literacy tools for students. 

    Email for all SASS locations: SASS@redwoods.edu

    Phone: (707) 476-4280 

  • Website: https://www.humboldtliteracy.org/

    The Humboldt Literacy Project connects adults 18+ who wish to improve their reading and writing with adult volunteer tutors for free, confidential, one-on-one English language tutoring. 

    539 G St, Suite 116
    Eureka, CA 95501 
    (707) 445-3655 

  • Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/redwood-writing-project

    Redwood Writing Project
    Cal Poly Humboldt
    Founders Hall 217
    1 Harpst Street
    Arcata, CA 95521 


    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. 

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