Dyslexia Tutoring Program

Mark your calendars-our next Orton-Gillingham training course will begin July 17th!

A big thank-you to our supporters for the annual Marcy Cup, our golf fundraiser—to date, we’ve raised over 10 thousand dollars! It is because of you, our supporters, that we can continue giving the gift of literacy to our students. We hope to see you Sept. 19th for our gala!

One hour a week can change someone's life! Sign up today for our 30-hour Orton-Gillingham training course-offered for FREE in exchange for your commitment to tutor a student for 1 hour per week, for a total of 60 hours. Designed for educators and non-educators, this comprehensive multisensory literacy training course provides essential tools for teaching individuals with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Sign up at dyslexiatutoringprogram.org/tutors/prospective-tutors/ to become a hero to someone in need

Last week, DTP staff was fortunate enough to partner with the Bycota Senior Center for a recruiting event. A big thank you to Bycota for being such wonderful hosts! Maryland Department of Aging

Become the change you want to see! Sign up today for our 30-hour Orton-Gillingham training course-offered for FREE in exchange for your commitment to tutor a student for 1 hour per week, for a total of 60 hours. Designed for educators and non-educators, this comprehensive multisensory literacy training course provides essential tools for teaching individuals with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Sign up at dyslexiatutoringprogram.org/tutors/prospective-tutors/ to become a hero to someone in need!

Last week, the Dyslexia Tutoring Program staff were fortunate enough to attend a guided tour of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)—the same place that sends commands to control the James Webb Space Telescope! A big thanks to Jennifer Whiteleather, Senior Flight Operations Engineer, for the incredibly informative and thorough tour. We are so lucky to have such talented community partners! Space Telescope Science Institute

ONE hour a week....You can make a DIFFERENCE in the life of an Adult or Child who can't read. Sign up today to learn the skills of how you can help be a HERO to a struggling reader with a "dyslexic style of learning". The course will be held in person at The Rotunda in Baltimore, Maryland & via ZOOM.

If you're interested in signing up, please email
LaKisha Overton at [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a DIFFERENCE in someone's life!

Have you ever wanted to change someone’s life? By giving the gift of reading to another, now you can!

Interested tutors must be at least 18 years old and should complete a Tutor Application Form, which can be found at: https://www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org/tutors/prospective-tutors/. In addition, tutors must agree to a background check and should be available for an in-person or virtual interview.

Following the interview process, tutors should join us for our next volunteer tutor training course, which will begin on February 7, 2024. During the course, tutors will learn the strategies necessary to teach reading, writing, and spelling to our students. We offer this 30-hour, Level 1 Orton-Gillingham course for free to volunteers who commit to tutoring a student(s) for a total of 60 hours, or at least one hour per week.

Interested tutors should attend the following classes: *denotes virtual meeting.
• 2/7/24 • 3/2/24*
• 2/10/24* • 3/6/24
• 2/14/24 • 3/9/24*
• 2/17/24* • 3/13/24
• 2/21/24 • 3/16/24*
• 2/24/24* • 3/20/24
• 2/28/24 • 3/23/24*
• 3/27/24

Classes will be held at the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, located in The Rotunda building at 711 West 40th Street, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21211. All in-person classes will begin at 6PM and will conclude by 8PM; virtual classes will be on Saturdays and will run from 10AM until noon.

Following completion of the course, tutors will be paired with a student. Tutors and students are encouraged to meet in one of our three fully stocked tutoring rooms at The Rotunda, or in any convenient public setting, such as a library, community center, or school. Tutors are never permitted to hold tutoring sessions at a student’s private home.

Think about where you might be without the ability to read. This is an incredible opportunity to truly change someone’s life.

Questions? Please contact us at 410.889.5487, or email our Tutor Coordinator, LaKisha Overton, at [email protected].

Did you know ... Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence?

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Month! And we want you to know … If you or someone you know is dyslexic, you’re in good company! Some of the brightest people in the world have had to conquer dyslexia. But what if they couldn’t?

Imagine a world without:
• Einstein’s theory of relativity (and his hair!)
• Picasso’s cubist masterpieces
• The iPhone that Steve Jobs put in your hand
• The trailblazing wit and courage of Muhammed Ali
• The endless laughs provided by Henry Winkler and Whoopi
Goldberg. The list goes on…

That’s right … they’re all dyslexic!

You see, dyslexia actually has nothing to do with intelligence. Dyslexic learners simply process information differently, because their brains work differently. So what helps dyslexic learners overcome their challenges?

• They learn differently and need to be taught differently.
• Individualized instruction is essential – dyslexia does not affect
everyone the same way.
• They need multisensory teaching methods to help them
master reading, writing, spelling and math.
• They are often creative, problem solvers, and out of the box
thinkers who need understanding and awareness to thrive.

Just ask some of the brilliant people who’ve conquered dyslexia. Then try to imagine the world without their contributions.

That’s why we at DTP do what we do. Because everyone deserves to learn how to read. And every great mind should get a chance to do great things.

Visit us to learn more about what we do. https://dyslexiatutoringprogram.org

Did You Know …October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Why educate ourselves about dyslexia?

• It’s estimated that 20% of the population – or 1 n 5 people –
have a dyslexic learning style. That means there is a good
chance that you – or someone you know – has dyslexia!

• Dyslexia accounts for 80-90% of those who suffer with
learning disabilities – making it the most common learning
issue in classrooms and workplaces.

• Early detection can provide crucial support for struggling
young readers – and ensure a lifetime of hope and possibility
instead of struggle and despair.

• Dyslexic learners can learn to read – they just learn differently,
so they have to be taught differently.

That’s why DTP provides low-income children and adults struggling with dyslexia or language based learning differences with FREE one-on-one tutoring, professional assessments, summer camp experiences, social/emotional wellness programming, and other activities.

Because everything starts with reading.

Visit us to learn more about what we do: https://dyslexiatutoringprogram.org

HUGE shout out to the Ravens for hosting students from Dyslexia Tutoring Program at the Ravens Training Camp in Owings Mills, MD on August 9th, 2023!!! It was an afternoon of football, friends, fans, food and fun. Special thanks to Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, and Tyler Linderbaum, who – despite the heat and grueling practice - took the extra time to talk to our students, pose for pictures (LOTS of pictures), and sign autographs. They are phenomenal athletes, outstanding men, and real-life role models. What a way to wrap up the summer for our kids! Thank you again to the Ravens organization for making this possible. GO RAVENS!!!