Dyslexia Handbook

The Colorado Department of Education Dyslexia Handbook is designed to provide online access to information and resources to Colorado schools and families as they support students with literacy challenges, including dyslexia. This handbook reflects a department wide commitment to ensure that students’ needs are met as a result of collective responsibility and collaboration across general and special education contexts.

If you have questions about the contents of the Colorado Department of Education Dyslexia Handbook please contact Tamara Viehl at Email Tamara Viehl or 720-799-3722.

A PDF of the Colorado Dyslexia Handbook is available. 
Dyslexia Handbook (PDF)

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: What is Dyslexia?
• Chapter 3: Assessment and the Identification of Dyslexia
• Chapter 4: School-Based Supports for Students with Dyslexia
• Chapter 5: Community and Home-Based Support for Students with Dyslexia
• Chapter 6: Support for Educators
• Chapter 7: Special Populations and Comorbidity with Dyslexia
• Chapter 8: Important Legislation
• Appendices