Parents who are interested in Kimberly’s tutoring services should schedule a free 20-minute call during which all aspects of the tutoring relationship are discussed.
At Read Write Spell Right, we strongly recommend a minimum of two one-hour dyslexia training sessions per week. This principle applies whether tutoring takes place in person, virtually, or through a mix of the two. To make even faster progress, many of our students add extra sessions during school vacations. Just schedule a free 20-minute call with Principal Kimberly Downey to explore what would work best for your student.
No. All Read Write Spell Right dyslexia tutoring sessions either take place at Principal Kimberly Downey’s home in Annandale, VA, or online via Zoom. If you’d like to find out more about these options, please schedule a free 20-minute call with Kimberly.
It depends on where you are located and your logistics. In-person dyslexia tutoring has obvious benefits, but if your student can’t travel to Annandale VA, online is a really great alternative. And many Read Write Spell Right students follow a hybrid model — some sessions in person, some online via Zoom. If you’d like to find out more about these options, please schedule a free 20-minute call with Kimberly.
Read Write Spell Right uses the 10-level Barton Reading & Spelling system and this takes a minimum of three years to complete. That pace involves a commitment of at least two sessions a week with our Principal Kimberly Downey. Actual experiences always depend on the individual student’s starting point, progress, and the other factors in their life. To explore this in more detail, schedule a free 20-minute call with Kimberly.
Yes. We can work remotely with students who are boarding at a private or parochial school. This can take place during a free period or sometimes even during a language arts lesson. Note that public schools do not support this arrangement. For more information about how this works, just schedule a free 20-minute call with Read Write Spell Right Principal Kimberly Downey.
Our tutoring bedrock at Read Write Spell Right is always the Barton Reading & Spelling System. But by taking a personalized approach we can enhance the student’s experience and success through other complementary modalities. Just schedule a free 20-minute call with Principal Kimberly Downey to discuss what would work best for your dyslexic student.
Yes, whenever it’s necessary — it always depends on the individual student’s unique circumstances. Note that this service is billed at Read Write Spell Right’s hourly IEP consulting rate. To find out more about how this works, please schedule a free 20-minute call with Principal Kimberly Downey.
No — but almost all Read Write Spell Right students have had an educational evaluation before they start their Barton dyslexia tutoring, and we highly recommend that they do. To find out more, please schedule a free 20-minute call with Principal Kimberly Downey.
Please schedule a call to discuss the benefits of the NeuroLearning dyslexia assessment for your student.
A higher total score means that an individual will experience a significant degree of dyslexia-associated challenges learning to read and spell. Progress learning these skills in the early grades will be slower than many comparably bright peers.
The results of the assessment are emailed to you as a PDF the same day.
All Read Write Spell Right dyslexia tutoring is delivered 1-to-1 by Kimberly Downey through one-hour sessions. These are scheduled twice a week to maintain fidelity and ensure continued progress. Aspects of each session are customized so the student leaves with a real sense of accomplishment and mastery.
The Read Write Spell Right philosophy is that, whenever possible, in-person dyslexia tutoring is best. This is particularly true for the youngest students. We have offered this option uninterrupted since 2013.
Mixing in-person and remote dyslexia tutoring eases logistical challenges — especially during peak hour traffic. And it makes it easier to schedule two or more weekly sessions so the student can progress faster.
Read Write Spell Right has been delivering Barton Reading & Spelling sessions remotely since 2017, using dedicated software. This format works wells for most students and our virtual service is available US-wide.
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