Selecting a quality tutor for your struggling reader is critical. Initially, you may be feeling overwhelmed with finding out your child is behind in reading or has been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference such as dyslexia. As with everything, knowledge is power. It's important to understand what questions to ask as you begin your search for a highly trained reading tutor. In this article, Susan Hall does a wonderful job of helping parents understand what to look for in a tutor.
The article highlights the importance of using a multisensory structured language (MSL) approach for instructing students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. It is vital that you seek out and find someone with extensive training in such a method as well as a significant amount of experience successfully implementing the strategies with students. The article specifically mentions Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell programs as two examples.
Ms. Hall never mentions seeking a tutor with a specific university degree, including reading specialist. Unfortunately, teaching degree programs vary from school to school and often do not include training in MSL strategies. In fact, the International Dyslexia Association recognizes only nine universities that meet their standards for teaching reading. This is why it's so important to make sure your child's tutor has received specialized, intensive and supervised training beyond his or her degree program.
If you are looking for a tutor, begin by reading the article by Ms. Hall. Then, seek a tutor with the qualifications she outlines. The best thing you can do for your child is to become informed and find someone with the expertise to help guide you both along the path to reading success.
The article highlights the importance of using a multisensory structured language (MSL) approach for instructing students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. It is vital that you seek out and find someone with extensive training in such a method as well as a significant amount of experience successfully implementing the strategies with students. The article specifically mentions Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell programs as two examples.
Ms. Hall never mentions seeking a tutor with a specific university degree, including reading specialist. Unfortunately, teaching degree programs vary from school to school and often do not include training in MSL strategies. In fact, the International Dyslexia Association recognizes only nine universities that meet their standards for teaching reading. This is why it's so important to make sure your child's tutor has received specialized, intensive and supervised training beyond his or her degree program.
If you are looking for a tutor, begin by reading the article by Ms. Hall. Then, seek a tutor with the qualifications she outlines. The best thing you can do for your child is to become informed and find someone with the expertise to help guide you both along the path to reading success.
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