We provide educators with the required tools to address reading difficulties. From professional development to certifications, we have the courses you need.
Supporting parents is a priority for Payne. We offer the information, resources, and training that will assist parents in improving their children’s learning outcomes.
There are different ways for our community to raise awareness and support for children with dyslexia. Our events and activities are an excellent place to start.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurological language-based learning disability that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. 1 in 5, or 20% of Oklahomans, including children, show signs of dyslexia.
Impact
Payne Education Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is a resource and referral center that trains teachers to teach reading in a way that works for ALL students, including those with dyslexia while providing professional resources to Oklahoma families.
Trainings
745 educators, professionals, parents, and advocates trained in 2025.
Certifications
64 trainees worked toward, or gained, national dyslexia certifications in 2025.
Community
Over 2,130 hours tutoring struggling readers and 1,642 referral hours in 2025.