Our Mission
READMontana ensures that dyslexic individuals in Montana can reach their full academic and human potential.
Our Vision
A Montana where dyslexia is recognized early, supported effectively, and no longer limits educational, economic, or personal outcomes.
We pursue this vision by:
· providing evidence-based instruction and dyslexia screening for children and adults;
· minimizing financial barriers to accessing instruction and support;
· increasing community awareness and understanding of dyslexia; and
· addressing the broader impacts of untreated dyslexia on mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and incarceration.
Read on for more information about each of these areas.
Educational Resources
Effective instruction for individuals with dyslexia is systematic, multi-sensory, explicit, cumulative, and focused on the structure of language. READMontana is committed to using evidence-based methods - based on the most up-to-date research - to improve the way individuals with dyslexia are assessed, identified, and treated.
Affordability and Financial Support
When students slip through the cracks at school, they often require outside assistance. Many families struggle to find this help, to afford the cost of private instruction, and to navigate related challenges of technology and transportation. READMontana offers tuition rates that are below national norms and provides scholarships when needed. READMontana also works to increase the availability of qualified instruction in our area.
Community Education
Many of the challenges around identifying and supporting dyslexia come from myths, misunderstandings and a lack of accessible information. Teachers often receive very little training on dyslexia and parents may feel unsure of how to advocate for their child’s needs. READMontana works to bridge these gaps by offering resources, learning opportunities, and community education to build a stronger, shared understanding of dyslexia.
Advocacy and Collaboration
The effects of dyslexia extend beyond the classroom. Research shows links between dyslexia and mental illness, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, and generational poverty — issues that impact our whole community. READMontana provides support for students, parents, and families with dyslexia to help them understand and interrupt these patterns. We also cooperate with local school districts, health partners, the criminal justice system, and other organizations on efforts related to low literacy.