Decoding Dyslexia Maryland

We Are Decoding Dyslexia Maryland: 14 Chapters, Stronger Together

Decoding Dyslexia Maryland is a parent-led, grassroots movement driven by families concerned about reading instruction and interventions for all students, including those with dyslexia, in Maryland Public Schools.

Where to Find Help for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia

Please connect with your local Decoding Dyslexia Maryland chapter to learn more about supports for families along with how you can put your boots on the ground to change reading instruction in Maryland. LOCAL CHAPTERS

What's New?

Fountas & Pinnell Stand Behind Disproven Reading Theory
Sold a Story, Podcasts, articles, transcripts, by Emily Hanford & Christopher Peake

About Decoding Dyslexia Maryland

Decoding Dyslexia Maryland is a grassroots organization driven by Maryland families and educators who recognize the need for conversations with our school districts and policy makers regarding reading and dyslexia. In addition to raising awareness, providing resources and advocating for the dyslexia community, we work to make systemic changes in our K-12 school and university teacher prep systems to improve literacy instruction for all students. MORE HERE

The Faces of Dyslexia

We Are The Change, So All Can Read

Maryland Screening & Intervention Law, K-3

In 2019, families, students and educators came together to tell their stories about reading to legislators. This video tells their stories and the "why" behind the Ready to Read Act. Watch to find out how reading screening and early interventions can help kids learn to read and be ready to succeed!

Ready to Read Screen & Intervene Legislation Signing Ceremony

Faces of Dyslexia

This gallery is full of the Faces of Dyslexia! Every single person pictured added value just by taking action -- at events, in legislative offices, on the phone, in emails, virtually -- these people ROCK! If you would like to be part of the change, please email Decodingdyslexiamd@gmail.com.

Thanks to these students and their parents, teachers and community partners, the Ready to Read bill passed the House and Senate unanimously. #soallcanread

ESOL teacher Diana Gough, Prince George's County Chapter Leader, presented to the Prince George's County Delegation Education Committee, Chaired by Delegate Alonzo Washington in January 2019.

Decoding Dyslexia Maryland Frederick County's Dynamic Duo delivers testimony to the Kirwan Commission during its last public forum in November 2018. The girls delivered their support for the Ready to Read Act and related how reading screening would have helped them get the help they needed.

Ameer Baraka supports the Ready to Read Act and asks Governor Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford for their support to screen kids for reading difficulties early! Follow Ameer on Twitter @ameerbaraka

Delegate Eric Luedtke and Senator Craig Zucker, sponsors of the Ready to Read bills, talk about the unanimous House vote for SB 734 on March 27th! #soallcanread

Excited to introduce the House version of the Ready to Read Act with 85 House co-sponsors! All kids deserve to have the support they need to be successful in school. Glad to be working with @SenatorZucker, @dyslexiasomd, and a host of other advocates to get it passed. pic.twitter.com/0Zq6ZakytA
— Delegate Eric Luedtke (@EricLuedtke) February 5, 2019

Delegate Luedtke Drops House Bill 690: Ready to Read! 85 cosponsors!!