Dyslexia Tutoring That Actually Works
Orton-Gillingham trained tutors delivering the structured, multisensory literacy instruction your child needs — covered by your Texas Education Freedom Account.
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Texas was one of the first states to mandate dyslexia screening and intervention. But school-based services often aren't enough — class sizes are large, and one-on-one structured literacy instruction is rare.
TEFA changes that. For some awarded students in participating private schools with a current IEP on file, the program can support more intensive, individualized dyslexia tutoring that follows the science of reading.
What is Structured Literacy?
Students with dyslexia need explicit, systematic instruction in how written language works. This is called structured literacy — and it's very different from how most schools teach reading.
Structured literacy includes:
- → Phonology — The sound structure of language
- → Orthography — How sounds map to written letters and patterns
- → Morphology — Meaningful units like prefixes, roots, and suffixes
- → Syntax — Sentence structure and grammar
- → Semantics — Meaning and vocabulary
Our Orton-Gillingham Approach
Orton-Gillingham is the gold standard for dyslexia intervention. Our tutors are trained in O-G methodology and deliver instruction that is:
- ★ Multisensory — Engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways
- ★ Explicit — Nothing left to chance or guessing
- ★ Systematic — Logical progression from simple to complex
- ★ Cumulative — Constant review and reinforcement
- ★ Diagnostic — Continuously assessing and adjusting
Skills We Build
Phonemic Awareness
Hearing and manipulating individual sounds in spoken words
Decoding
Sounding out words using phonics knowledge
Encoding (Spelling)
Translating sounds to written letters and patterns
Fluency
Reading accurately, quickly, and with expression
Vocabulary
Building word knowledge through morphology and context
Comprehension
Understanding and engaging with text meaning
Using TEFA for Dyslexia Support
Qualifying for Disability Funding
Public TEFA guidance says the increased funding amount is tied to a current IEP on file with the state for an awarded student in a participating private school.
Intensity Matters
Research shows dyslexia intervention works best with frequent, consistent sessions. With TEFA funding, your child can receive 3-5 sessions per week — the intensity that drives real progress.
No Financial Barriers
Quality dyslexia tutoring typically costs $75-150/hour privately. TEFA can meaningfully reduce that barrier, and we help families confirm the current public funding workflow before tutoring begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between your tutoring and what my child gets at school? ▼
School-based dyslexia services often happen in small groups with limited time. Our tutoring is 1:1, with a tutor trained specifically in Orton-Gillingham methodology, delivering instruction tailored to exactly where your child is in the learning sequence.
My child was identified with dyslexia by the school. Does that qualify for TEFA? ▼
Public TEFA guidance says the increased funding amount is tied to a current IEP on file with the state for an awarded student in a participating private school. A 504 plan alone is not the same as that funding rule.
How long does it take to see improvement? ▼
With consistent, intensive instruction (3-5 sessions/week), most families see measurable progress within 8-12 weeks. Dyslexia intervention is a marathon, not a sprint — but the right instruction does work.
Can online tutoring work for dyslexia? ▼
Yes. We use digital tools that allow for multisensory instruction — students can write on shared whiteboards, manipulate virtual letter tiles, and engage with interactive activities. Many students focus better at home than in unfamiliar clinic settings.
Your Child Can Learn to Read
With the right instruction, dyslexia doesn't have to hold them back. Let's talk about how TEFA can fund the support they need.