Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center

Now RESERVING Fall tutoring sessions!

We have about 10 spots left...

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WillametteValleyDyslexiaCenter/_20262027TutoringRegistrationPoliciesAgreementsProgramSelection

Happy Hour is our fastest growing tutoring time! We are looking for tutors who can work 9:00-2:00 M -F.

Please email [email protected] to join our team.

“In conversations about early reading instruction, two terms often appear together: phonemic awareness and phonics.
They are closely related, but they are not the same thing.
Understanding the difference helps parents and educators support how children actually learn to read.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/wvdcenter/p/phonemic-awareness-vs-phonics-why?r=57fj18&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=title

Our Team is GROWING! We are looking to add tutors! Our tutors are highly trained, curriculum and materials are provided - up to 20 hours per week. School Day (9:00 - 2:00) or Afternoon (3:00 - 7:00 pm)

We are also introducing a NEW position - Student Experience Coordinator! This person will work alongside admin, tutors, and families to ensure ALL students have an excellent experience with us, from onboarding to events to graduation, and every milestone in between... 20 hours per week to start, as we navigate roles, and responsibilities. Flexibe schedule, with preferenace to 2:00 - 7:00 pm.

email resumes to [email protected]

By the time families hear the term Specific Learning Disability in Reading, they are often already deep in the struggle.

They have seen:

Guessing instead of reading

Increasing frustration

A widening gap between their child and peers

And they are asking: “Is this dyslexia?”“Why is reading still so hard?” Let’s make this clear and grounded.

What Is a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in Reading?
A Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in Reading is a neurologically-based difficulty in learning to read, even when:

A child has typical intelligence

They have had access to instruction

There are no vision or hearing concerns

This is not about effort or motivation. It is about how the brain processes written language. SLD in reading is the category used in schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Within that category is what most people refer to as dyslexia.

LINK:

Understanding Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in Reading www.wvdyslexiacenter.com

🔍 Wondering Why Reading Feels So Hard?

Let's find out.

Not with more guessing.

Not with another year of waiting.

With answers.

A reading screening is a simple first step that can help identify whether your child's reading struggles are part of a typical learning curve or a sign that additional support may be helpful.

In one appointment, you'll gain:
✨ Insight into your child's current reading skills
📚 A clearer understanding of strengths and areas of need
🧠 Professional guidance on what to do next
💛 Peace of mind—whether your child needs intervention or reassurance

Because knowing is powerful.

The sooner you understand what's happening, the sooner you can make informed decisions about your child's learning.

**Fall screenings are now booking.**

Stop wondering.

**Start understanding.**

Your child's next chapter begins with one conversation.

☀️ Happy Hour Just Got Smarter.

While everyone else is waiting for the school bell...

Your child could be building confidence.

Our **Happy Hour Tutoring** offers daytime literacy intervention in a calm, focused environment—perfect for homeschool families, flexible schedules, online learners, or students who thrive outside the traditional after-school rush.

Less noise.

More attention.

More progress.

Every session includes:
✨ Personalized instruction
📚 Evidence-informed, structured literacy lessons
🧠 Teaching tailored to how your child learns
📈 Progress you can see
❤️ Encouragement that builds lasting confidence

Because the best time to learn is when your child is ready to succeed.

**Daytime Happy Hour sessions are now enrolling for fall.**

Give your child the advantage of learning when their mind is fresh and the room is quiet.

**Happy kids. Happy learning. Happy Hour.**

LINK: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WillametteValleyDyslexiaCenter/_20262027TutoringRegistrationPoliciesAgreementsProgramSelection

One of the most common things I hear from students is:

“English doesn’t make any sense.”

I honestly understand why they feel that way. When our first reading strategy is to guess… it can feel like throwing darts in the dark.

English can seem like a giant collection of random rules, exceptions, and words that somehow escaped every rule we were taught.

LINK: https://open.substack.com/pub/wvdcenter/p/why-40-powerful-spelling-patterns?r=57fj18&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Sometimes it doesn’t look like reading difficulty at all.

It looks like:

Stomach aches before school

Tears over homework

Refusing to read out loud

Meltdowns over “small” assignments

A child who used to love school… slowly pulling away

And parents are left wondering: “Why is this so hard for them?”

If dyslexia is part of the picture, anxiety often isn’t far behind.

LINK: https://open.substack.com/pub/wvdcenter/p/dyslexia-and-anxiety-what-parents?r=57fj18&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true