Local Groups

Parent Groups by School District focused on Dyslexia:

There are local parent groups in Central Ohio.  Some have Facebook pages and others have websites.  Here are a few that IDA is aware of but there may be more so ask around in your school district or start one.

•   Upper Arlington:  http://uakid.org/
•   Olentangy:  http://olentangydyslexianetwork.com/
•   Hilliard:  http://hilliardparentsunited.org/
•   Worthington:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/worthingtondep/
•   Granville:  http://www.granvillegaps.org/
•   Bexley:  https://www.facebook.com/BexleyEducationStrongerTogether/
•   Dublin:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=dublin%20dyslexia%20parent%20network
•   Westerville: https://www.facebook.com/groups/846929842163078/

• Ohio Chapter of Decoding Dyslexia – For additional information and support on dyslexia this is a national parent lead organization that exists to help parents. Each state has their own chapter because each state has their own educational laws. Decoding Dyslexia OH is a grassroots movement driven by parents concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia.

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) – They provides free resources, information and can provide assistance for creating an IEP, filing a complaint against ODE or other issues related to getting the resources you need for your child.

The Children’s Dyslexia Center –  providing free tutoring for children with dyslexia and by training a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicated tutors. You can check other locations in Ohio on their website.