Frequently asked questions

First off, don't panic.  You are taking a great step to ask questions and seek assistance for your child's reading and learning difficulties.  One first step is getting a professional evaluation to determine current academic skills.  

Schedule a free phone meeting or classroom visit. Schedule it now!

Yes.  According to Mayo Clinic, "Dyslexia tends to run in families. It appears to be linked to certain genes that affect how the brain processes reading and language, as well as risk factors in the environment"

I have a BA in English and Secondary Education.  My Master of Arts is in Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy Instruction.  I am licensed teacher, K-12 English Language Arts, Special Education, and Reading.  I am completing my credentials as an Orton-Gillingham Associate. 

Approximately 45 minutes.  We sometimes end a little earlier if a student exhibits fatigue.  Building brain connections is hard work!

We are conveniently located in Gladstone off the 205.  

Yes, at minimum we require three sessions per week.  Our goal is to get your child up to grade level reading and writing ASAP, and we can accomplish this with high-dose tutoring. 

We understand that 3 or more sessions might be a challenge financially and schedule-wise, but you have a responsibility to ensure that your child knows how to read and write.  Structured-literacy tutoring is an investment in your child's future.  

Yes, check out our zones.   Locate your address to determine your per session fee.

Yes, with some established clients depending on the age of the student.