WELCOME TO

DYSLEXIA SCHOOL OF HOUSTON

At Dyslexia School of Houston, we help students become confident readers and support the educators who teach them.
We provide targeted dyslexia therapy, evaluations, and therapist training rooted in the science of reading to close the literacy gap and change lives.

About Us

WHO we are

Dyslexia School of Houston is a literacy intervention and training center dedicated to serving students with dyslexia and related literacy challenges and equipping the educators who support them. We offer after-school therapy, dyslexia therapist training, and evaluation services grounded in the science of reading.

OUR MISSION

To close the literacy gap by delivering transformative dyslexia therapy and training the next generation of certified dyslexia therapists.

OUR VISION

A future where all students with dyslexia are supported early, taught effectively, and empowered to reach their full potential—regardless of background or school setting.

Services

Our Services

Dyslexia Therapy

Offer personalized support for students with dyslexia through after-school programs and our Summer Literacy Camp.

Dyslexia Therapist Training

Comprehensive training and development to equip educators with the skills needed to provide specialized dyslexia therapy.

Evaluations

While not required for our services, a professional evaluation can help ensure your child receives the right support at school.

Dyslexia Awareness

Raise awareness to foster understanding and support for dyslexia within our community and beyond.

OUR enrollment

Dyslexia School of Houston brings a new and improved curriculum backed by evidence-based research, proven to help students tackle dyslexia. We are proud to offer multiple after school programs to suit your family’s busy schedule. In addition, we hold a yearly Summer Literacy Program to help prep your child for the new school year.

POWERED BY PURPOSE: THE CODE ACADEMY

About The Code Academy

The Code Academy is the nonprofit arm of Dyslexia School of Houston, created to expand access to life-changing dyslexia therapy for students who need it most. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, our mission is to unlock the potential of every student facing literacy challenges especially those in low-income and underserved communities.

While Dyslexia School of Houston operates as a for-profit learning center offering therapy, evaluations, and therapist training, The Code Academy exists to extend our reach even further. Through fundraising, community partnerships, and grant support, we’re able to deliver therapy at no cost to students in under-resourced schools and train more certified dyslexia therapists to serve where they’re needed most.

Every donation to The Code Academy helps break barriers to literacy and opens doors to brighter futures.

The Code Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. | Tax ID 85-2838551

OUR MISSION

Decoding Dyslexia

Dyslexia Awareness

Raise awareness to foster understanding and support for dyslexia within our community.

Dyslexia Therapy

Provide personalized instruction to support students with dyslexia and related learning challenges.

Dyslexia Therapist Training

Train educators to become certified dyslexia therapists for student success.

TAMMY SPENCER

Founder & CEO

With over 27 years of experience in public school teaching, Tammy Spencer saw the significant gaps in support for students with dyslexia. Known as the “dyslexia lady,” she recognized the urgent need for timely diagnoses and effective educational foundations for these students.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tammy took a leap of faith by opening her home to tutor a student with dyslexia. The success of this personalized, hands-on approach inspired her to establish the Dyslexia School of Houston. Since then, the school has supported over 160 students and counting through after-school programs and Summer Literacy Camps.Her dedication to providing “the first good instruction” continues to transform lives through literacy.

Testimonials

What Our Families Are Saying About Us

THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS!