Non-Funded Reading Tutoring Program

LDANL offers tutoring programs throughout the year to support those who have difficulties in reading, regardless of the cause of those difficulties. The tuition costs are kept low to make this much-needed service accessible to as many people as possible.

Our Reading program supports children and adults with reading difficulties using the Barton System. The Barton System is a program for individuals with Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia); however, it is very successful for any learner who wants to improve their reading decoding and spelling skills. It uses a  multi-sensory approach and is based on the Orton-Gillingham method. The Barton System aligns with the current “Science of Reading” philosophy and has met considerable success with a large number of our students.

Fees

The tutoring session is One-on-One; 55 minutes long and costs $29.

Program Goals

  • Support children and adults with reading difficulties using the Barton System.
  • Improve reading decoding and spelling skills of any learner.
  • Assist learners who need instruction on other aspects of reading such as comprehension.

We do not require a diagnosis of LD/ADHD for any of our services and there are no formal access requirements to qualify.

This tutoring is available in-person on a limited basis at our St. John’s offices and online across the province.

While we break during the typical breaks in the K-12 school system, learners are welcome at any time during semesters. Our Summer Tutoring takes place during the NL Schools summer holidays. Fall Term runs from the second week of school starting in September until the last week of school in December. Winter Term runs from the school start in January until the NL Schools Easter Break. Spring Term runs from the start of school after the NL Schools Easter break until the last week of school in June.

“My son has reading & writing disabilities combined with ADHD. He has been attending LDANL for 2 & a half years… His teacher, in her 17 years of experience, has never seen a child improve so much in one year… The tutors & the Barton system have truly made a huge difference”

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We thank our partners the Northpine Foundation, the Patten Family Foundation, the Government of Canada, and the Newfoundland and Labrador government for their ongoing support in helping us offer accessible tutoring programs like our Reading Program to learners of all ages.

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