--- title: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Dyslexic Child for a Successful School Year description: Preparing for a new school year? Explore 10 practical ways families can support children with dyslexia through planning, communication, accommodations, and routines. image: https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-21%20144357.jpg --- [![SSG Group Brand](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteppingStonesGroup_February2021/images/SSG_logo.png?width=1640&height=421&name=SSG_logo.png "SSG Group Brand")](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Home](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Careers](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/) - [Search Open Jobs](https://jobs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Quick Apply](https://steppingstones.careercenter.smartsearch.plus/registration/) - [Transforming Support](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/professional-development/) - [Travel & Transform](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/travel/) - [Refer a friend](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/referral-program/) - [Parents](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/parents/) - [Schools](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/schools/) - [Telepractice](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/telepractice/) - [Referrers](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/referrers/) - [About SSG](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/about/) - [Our Services](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/services/) - [Our Story](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/our-story/) - [Meet Our Team](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/our-story/#leadership_team) - [Contact](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/contact/) ![](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-21%20144357.jpg) # 10 Ways to Prepare Your Dyslexic Child for a Successful School Year Wed, Aug 26, 2026 A new school year brings excitement, new opportunities, and sometimes anxiety for children with dyslexia and their families.    A new school year brings excitement, new opportunities, and sometimes anxiety for children with dyslexia and their families. Taking time to prepare before the first day of school can help reduce uncertainty, strengthen communication with educators, and give your child the confidence to begin the year feeling supported and ready to learn.   With the right preparation and support, families can help make the transition back to school smoother and more successful. Here are 10 practical steps to help your child with dyslexia start the school year feeling prepared and confident. **1. Review the IEP or 504 Plan.** Make sure your child's goals, accommodations, and services are current. Request an IEP Meeting if changes/concerns are needed.   **2. Confirm Accommodations.** Talk with teachers about how accommodations will be provided throughout the school day.   **3. Understand Reading Support.** Ask who will provide intervention, how often it will occur, and how progress will be measured.   **4. Communicate with Teachers Early.** Share your child's strengths, learning needs, and strategies that work best.   **5. Introduce Your Child.** Provide a one-page profile highlighting your child's strengths, interests, and learning style.   **6. Create an Organization System.** Use folders, planners, checklists, and routines to keep schoolwork organized.   **7. Build Consistent Routines.** Establish regular sleep, homework, and bedtime routines before school starts.   **8. Check Assistive Technology.** Make sure learning tools and devices are working before the first day.   **9. Encourage Self-Advocacy.** Teach your child to understand and confidently request their accommodations.   **10. Celebrate Strengths.** Remind your child that dyslexia does not define their intelligence. Celebrate their talents, effort, and resilience.   Preparing for the school year will not eliminate every challenge, but it can build a strong partnership among families, educators, and students. With thoughtful planning, open communication, and the right supports in place, children with dyslexia can begin the year feeling understood, confident, and ready to succeed.   *Author:  Tonya Townsend, Ed.S., NCSP (Dyslexia Specialist Certification)*  Tags: [back-to-school tips for children with dyslexia](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/back-to-school-tips-for-children-with-dyslexia), [dyslexia and school](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/dyslexia-and-school), [dyslexia IEP accommodations](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/dyslexia-iep-accommodations), [dyslexia 504 accommodations](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/dyslexia-504-accommodations), [supporting students with dyslexia](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/supporting-students-with-dyslexia), [dyslexia accommodations](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/dyslexia-accommodations) [Back to Blog](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com) Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. 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