Dyslexia Tutoring

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We offer free one-to-one, individualized tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham approach.  On average, children participate in the program for 2-3 years.

During the school year:
Sessions are available twice per week for an hour each session and run for 28 weeks during the school year, held after school hours.

During the summer:
Sessions are offered for 6 weeks during the summer, twice per week for an hour in the mornings. 

Our Goal: For our students to read at grade level when they graduate from the program

Student progress is evaluated annually using the following standardized tests:

  • The Woodcock Reading Mastery Test-Revised
  • Test of Written Spelling
  • Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)
  • Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE)

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    Children who are having reading difficulties and are suspected of having dyslexia must have been tested by a licensed psychologist (school or independent) before they apply for tutoring at our center.  The application form must be returned to the center with a copy of the complete psychological evaluation in order for the child to be considered for our program.

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     To apply for tutoring:

    • Download, print, and complete the Admission Application Form
    • Include a copy of the evaluation results from the licensed psychologist
    • Return to:

    Katherine Pegman
    Children’s Dyslexia Center of West MI
    233 Fulton St. East, 5th Floor
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503