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FAQ

  • How do we get started with tutoring?
    1. Schedule a math or reading, spelling, writing, reading comprehension consultation. 2. The student completes an assessment, and we discuss a tutoring plan with the family. 3. Weekly sessions are scheduled, and access to our online platform is provided.
  • Will my child have homework?
    No, students do not receive homework.
  • How do we communicate with you?
    ● Most communication is conducted through our online platform or via email. ● Urgent matters may be addressed via text or phone call
  • What types of tutoring do you offer?
    ● Reading and spelling using Orton-Gillingham-based programs ● Reading comprehension & inferencing ● Writing ● Math Sessions are available in person, online, or as a hybrid model.
  • What is Orton-Gillingham?
    Orton-Gillingham was founded by Samuel Orton, a neuropsychiatrist, and Anna Gillingham, educator and psychologist, as a methodology to teach students with dyslexia and other language processing difficulties. Orton-Gillingham programs teach learners in a sequential, explicit, multisensory way. Programs such as Barton Reading & Spelling System, Wilson Reading System, and Lindamood-Bell all fall under the umbrella of utilizing the Orton-Gillingham methodology, and are all systems are foundational in our students’ programs.
  • What age/grade levels do you work with?
    We typically work with students in 1st through 8th grade. If your student is outside of this range, please contact us to discuss options.
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