Reading assessment
A 90-minute evaluation of phonological awareness, decoding, fluency and spelling, with a written report.
- Plain-language results meeting
- Recommendations for school
$375 once
Dyslexia specialists · Ages 6 to adult
Your kid isn’t lazy. Their brain reads differently.
Stillwater tutors are trained in structured literacy, the approach research supports for dyslexia. Two sessions a week, one tutor, the same plan at home and at school.
Average gain after 20 weeks+1.6grade levels in reading fluency
“She asked to read the bedtime story. She’s never asked.”
Parent of a 3rd graderThe reading lab
Turn on the tools we teach.
Supports like these help many readers, but they aren’t a cure. Structured literacy teaching is what builds lasting skill.
Four ways to start
Every student begins with an assessment so we teach what they actually need, not what their grade level says.
1:1 tutoring
Two 50-minute Orton-Gillingham sessions a week, in person or online, with the same tutor all year.
- Progress report every 8 weeks
- Home practice under 15 minutes
$92 per session
Summer intensive
Four mornings a week for six weeks. Prevents the summer slide and builds momentum for fall.
- Groups of three, by skill level
- Daily 1:1 time
$2,150 total
Adult literacy
Private, evening sessions for teens and adults who were never taught to read the way they learn.
- Completely confidential
- Work and exam materials welcome
$92 per session
Sliding-scale spots available each term.
Progress you can see, every 8 weeks
Parents get the same numbers we use: words read correctly per minute on grade-level passages.
Find the right tutor in four questions
We match on experience, schedule and personality. You can meet the tutor before you commit.
What a typical week looks like
A sample schedule for a 4th grader in 1:1 tutoring, with a monthly school check-in.
MonTueWedThuFri
3:30Tutoring · 50 minTutoring · 50 min
4:30Home practice · 12 minHome practice · 12 min
5:30Teacher check-in · monthly
For parents · free
Resources we hand out every week
Signs of dyslexia by age, a one-page checklistPDF · 1 page How to ask your school for an evaluationLetter template Accommodations to request in an IEP or 504 planPDF · 3 pages Audiobooks and apps we recommendListParent questions
Do we need a diagnosis first?
No. Our assessment tells us what to teach. If you want a formal diagnosis, we’ll refer you to a licensed psychologist.
Is online tutoring as effective?
For most students over age seven, yes. We ship a kit of letter tiles and cards so sessions stay hands-on.
How long until we see progress?
Most families notice more confidence within a month. Measurable fluency gains usually show up by the second progress report.
Will you talk to my child’s school?
With your permission, yes. We share reports and suggest classroom accommodations.
Book the assessment. Start with facts, not guesses.
Fall assessments book about two weeks out.