I just wanted to mention something here. Lots of kids who have dyslexia are actually early readers, and quite bright, even gifted. It's just that they process information a little differently. It's classed as a learning disability because the people who have it don't do well with the standard sorts of methods. Sometimes dyslexic kids get stuck in the "slow" class because they don't conform well. For example, handwriting and spelling suck, but the kid can type like crazy and has a great memory - the kid is imaginative, gets the concepts, but the outward signs don't conform.

I hadn't thought that German would be easier, but it makes sense because it is phonetic.

English is a beast because of the spelling. I still can't spell properly, never will, and my handwriting is atrocious. I have a pen that they make for kids learning to write that has little indentations where you're supposed to put your fingers. It helps a lot. Typing and voice recognition are great things. Also software that reads to me.

At any rate, wherever you put your kids is your business... I would just make sure they can get what they need, and it sounds like you're at least asking the right questions. But I hope you don't have to quit your job - unless it's what you want.