Dyslexia Tutors in Minnesota

What families in Minnesota should know

Minnesota's READ Act stands out for one specific reason: it requires screening for characteristics of dyslexia at every grade level, kindergarten through 12th grade, not just the K-3 window most states use. If a 9th grader is still struggling with reading, Minnesota law requires that student to be screened using an approved tool, the same as a kindergartner would be.

Minnesota also has a dedicated "MDE dyslexia specialist" role at the Department of Education, whose entire job is supporting schools with screening and identification. What Minnesota doesn't have is a way to help pay for a private tutor — there's no ESA or voucher program, so families outside the public school system are largely on their own financially, even with the state's above-average screening requirements.

Funding & financial assistance

Funding information is being reviewed for this state.

Tutor and therapist pathways

Minnesota Statutes section 122A.092 addresses dyslexia content in teacher preparation programs, and the state maintains a dedicated MDE dyslexia specialist position to support schools. There's no separate "dyslexia therapist" license. Private tutors need no state credential to operate; the national CALT, Barton, and Wilson certifications remain the practical standard.

Minnesota Dept. of Education — Dyslexia

Minnesota provider directory

These listings are provided as a starting point for your own research.

Sources

1. 1. Screening Guidance K-3 — Minnesota Dept. of Education — education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/READ/scr/ScreeningGuidance
2. 2. Screening Guidance 4-12 — Minnesota Dept. of Education — education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/READ/scr/scrguide4_12