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Dyslexia Learning Lab

Ages 8-18
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Orton-Gillingham tutoring is a structured, multisensory approach designed to help students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. It focuses on explicit instruction in phonics, decoding, and spelling through individualized lessons.
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
55 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
55 mins
per session
Teacher support
Progress Report
Progress monitoring reports will be generated after every 31 lessons completed. Timely progress will be shared with parents throughout the time spent with tutors.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
What Will Be Taught?
In our Orton-Gillingham tutoring sessions, students will master essential reading skills, focusing on phonics, decoding, spelling, and fluency. We’ll work on understanding the building blocks of language, from individual letters and sounds to complex words and sentences, tailored to each student’s specific needs.

What Topics Will You Cover?
We’ll cover a range of topics essential for strong reading and writing skills, including:

Phonemic awareness (recognizing and manipulating sounds in words)
Phonemic awareness is an important foundational skill for reading and writing, as it helps children understand the relationship between sounds and letters, ultimately aiding in their ability to decode and spell words. It is distinct from phonological awareness, which encompasses a broader range of sound-related skills, including awareness of larger sound units like syllables and rhymes. We would like to inform you that all our sessions will focus on general teaching strategies and content. Please note that this class is not specifically designed to target phonemic awareness skills.
Phonemic awareness is a critical component of early literacy development; however, while we incorporate various literacy activities in our curriculum, this particular session will cover broader concepts and themes. 

Phonics (connecting sounds to letters)
Word decoding and encoding (reading and spelling words)
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension strategies
Writing skills, including sentence structure and grammar

How Are Tutoring Sessions Structured?
Our classes are structured to be engaging and interactive, with a balance of direct instruction and hands-on practice. Each session begins with a review of previously learned material, followed by the introduction of new concepts. We then practice these concepts through multisensory activities, such as tapping out sounds or using letter tiles, to reinforce learning.

What is our instruction method?
We teach using the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is systematic, sequential, and multisensory. Lessons are customized to fit each student’s pace, ensuring they build confidence and competence at every step. We use a variety of teaching tools like visual aids and hands-on activities to make learning fun and memorable.

What's Our Teaching Style?
Our  teaching style is supportive, patient, and encouraging.  We believe in celebrating every victory, no matter how small, to build a positive learning experience. We focus on creating a safe environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.

How Much Will Your Learner Get to Interact with Us?
Interaction is a key part of our tutoring sessions. Students will engage with us through:

Direct instruction: We explain concepts clearly and answer any questions students have.
Slides and Observation of Instructor: We use visual aids and model correct mouth formation and verbalizing of letter sounds in addition to explain complex ideas in a simple, understandable way.
Discussions: We’ll have regular discussions to review progress, clarify doubts, and explore new ideas.
This blend of teaching methods ensures that each session is dynamic, personalized, and effective.

Learning Goals

Students will develop a strong understanding of the relationship between sounds and letters, enabling them to decode and spell words more accurately and confidently.
Students will increase their reading speed and accuracy, leading to better comprehension and a more enjoyable reading experience.

Other Details

Learning Needs
We provide 1:1 virtual tutoring for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, ASD and anyone who struggles on the reading/writing/spelling continuum. We cater to the unique needs of each one of our clients.
Parental Guidance
Length of tutoring services are typically anywhere from two to three years based on reading deficits and time needed to close that reading gap. We do not provide just summer reading support, it requires the above mentioned parameters.
Supply List
All families are sent a PDF of our OG workbook and Red Word Book to to print out for their child. Additional materials needed are:
A square pop-it
#2 pencil and a red correcting pencil
Two binders for your child's materials.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Susan Gotshall, M.Ed, C-SLCT/owner
I began my career in education in 2000, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading Intervention. I continued my education by obtaining a Master of Education in Administrative Leadership. I am a International Dyslexia Association certified Structured Literacy Educator and received training in the Orton Gillingham Approach. In addition to my Structured Literacy certification, I also hold certificates in Dyslexia Studies and Trauma Informed Education.

All my tutors are vetted, insured, and trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach.
Independent contractor agreement can be shared upon request.

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