We’ve Been Successfully Unlocking Potential Since 2014
Take flight DYSLEXIA THERAPIST TRAINING PROGRAM
Founded in 2014, the Dyslexia Center of Austin is going strong. We continue to train exceptional dyslexia therapists each year who support students with dyslexia in local area public schools, private schools, and as private therapists. To date, we’ve trained over 215 Certified Academic Language Therapists from schools across Texas. This means that thousands of students throughout Texas are receiving Take Flight dyslexia therapy or are Take Flight graduates.
In addition, we’ve expanded our educator training offerings to include Build: A K-l Early Reading Intervention, Jet: A Fast-Paced Reading Intervention for Older Students, Turbo Start: A Dyslexia Curriculum for Newly Identified Students, Write Idea: A Dysgraphia and Written Expression Intervention, and professional workshops.
EVALUATION PROGRAM
Since its launch in 2020, the Dyslexia Center of Austin Evaluation Program has helped families gain clarity and direction by providing comprehensive, reduced-cost assessments for dyslexia and other learning differences. Our team of Educational Diagnosticians—who are also Certified Academic Language Therapists—brings deep expertise in dyslexia and evidence-based evaluation practices. As of 2025, we have conducted over 225 evaluations and awarded 12 evaluation scholarships. Click here to meet our team and learn more about the program
free dyslexia therapy to children in need
In the summer of 2025, the Dyslexia Center of Austin partnered with Trinity Episcopal School through its SHINE Program to provide free dyslexia therapy to children in need. Rising 1st graders participated in Build, while rising 2nd graders received Take Flight, ensuring early, targeted support to strengthen foundational literacy skills.
Building on this partnership, the Dyslexia Center of Austin will continue the program in summer 2026 with the goal of funding three dyslexia therapy groups. This expansion allows us to reach more students and continue our commitment to providing equitable access to effective dyslexia intervention.
Empowering Austin with knowledge
The Dyslexia Center of Austin provides outreach and education for parents and educators, consulting with schools, families, and dyslexia parent groups. Our team has presented at local and regional conferences and trainings—including the Central Texas Dyslexia Conference, UT Austin’s UTeach Program, Inclusion Solution’s Widening the Circle Conference, and the Austin Diocesan Faculty Institute—and partners with organizations like Friends of the Children to offer free consulting, professional development, and evaluations.
free workshops for parents and educators
The Dyslexia Center of Austin offers free workshops for parents and educators, sharing practical strategies to support students with dyslexia. Topics include The Reading Brain and Sunshine and Support: A Summer Game Plan for Dyslexia, among others. Recordings and resources are available on our blog, making this valuable information accessible anytime.
CLIMBING THE LADDER OF READING CONFERENCE
In 2020, the Dyslexia Center of Austin co-hosted the well-received Climbing the Ladder of Reading: Finding Success for ALL Learners, Virtual Literacy Conference with the Wimberley Dyslexia & Learning Center. The day was full of interactive, hands-on learning centered around Nancy Young's "Ladder of Reading" infographic, structured literacy, and the science of reading. Our attendees walked away feeling refreshed, refueled, and inspired to implement new ideas in their classrooms or work with students.
AUSTIN ISD dyslexia elementary school project - Overton ES
In 2018–2019, the Dyslexia Center of Austin partnered with the Austin Independent School District on the Dyslexia Elementary School Project at Overton Elementary, providing consultation, core curriculum review, quarterly parent workshops, and a three-day “Dyslexia in the Classroom” professional development for PreK–3 educators focused on effective early literacy and dyslexia-responsive practices.
AUSTIN ISD DYSLEXIA MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT - Covington MS
Throughout 2017–2018, the Dyslexia Center of Austin collaborated with Austin ISD to develop the Dyslexia Middle School Project at Covington Middle School, providing strategic planning, consultation, and professional development for core teachers—including a week-long intensive training focused on strengthening classroom support for students with dyslexia.