Literacy Programs Offered

Take Flight Intervention for Dyslexic Students

Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia is a two-year Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum written by the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children (SRC) in Dallas, Tx. It is an evidence-based and research-backed curriculum.

Ascend Smarter Intervention for Reading & Writing

Ascend Smarter Intervention: The SMARTER Intervention Curriculum is a comprehensive program meticulously designed to support all five core literacy components for students K-12. Its thoroughness reassures educators of its effectiveness.

It is research-based for academic support for students struggling with reading and writing.

Rewards Reading Intervention

Rewards: This book introduces students to a unique multisyllabic word reading strategy. It improves students’ abilities to decode long, multisyllabic words and increases fluency. It is based on the science of reading and developed by reading specialists.

Levels of Service

1 X/week

*One 60 minute session a week

*Research Based Instruction to meet the unique needs of your child

*Provide communication with progress reports on your child’s growth. As well as working with their teacher from their school to keep everyone up to date.

— $65

2X/week

*Two 60 minute sessions a week

*Research Based Instruction to meet the unique needs of your child

*Provide communication with progress reports on your child’s growth. As well as working with their teacher from their school to keep everyone up to date.

— $55

3X/week

*Three 60 minute sessions a week

*Research Based Instruction to meet the unique needs of your child

*Provide communication with progress reports on your child’s growth. As well as working with their teacher from their school to keep everyone up to date.

— $50

**A $30 charge per year will be added to the first session to cover the cost for learning materials, books, and other fees incurred.

***Prices are subject to change. Please contact me for current prices.

What do sessions look like?

I will follow a systematic and structured progression of skills in each of the programs.

  • Quick warm-up - targeting the necessary neural structures students need to be primed for effective learning: 5 minutes

  • Review game or activity - solidify previously instructed concepts and to build fluency: 10 minutes

  • New pattern or strategy introduction - provides direct and explicit instruction in the patterns or tools your child needs to gain independence: 20 minutes

  • Pattern or strategy application - apply and generalize the pattern or strategy to different and more advanced contexts or situations: 30 minutes

Exploring the Depth of Literacy Support

Delve into the world of reading assistance, where Michelle will guide your journey towards enhanced comprehension and joy in learning. Unlock the power of literacy therapy programs tailored to uplift and empower your reading experience.

My name is Michelle Martin, and I am a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) dedicated to helping students with learning challenges, particularly those with dyslexia. I provide online tutoring using evidence-based approaches tailored to enhance reading skills, comprehension, and academic confidence. I focus on creating a positive and supportive learning environment that meets each student’s unique needs.

I’d love to help your child feel more confident in their reading skills.

What is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)?

A CALT is NOT a tutor. Tutors are not required to complete advanced language therapy coursework through a professional program. CALTs are required to complete professional development contact hours to maintain certification.

  • CALT - is a professional credential to describe an individual who has the expertise to provide services to individuals who have difficulty acquiring the basic language skills necessary to read, write, and spell.

  • CALTs have a deep knowledge of the structure of the English Language and the experience to apply these skills in creating an individualized plan for the remediation of dyslexia and related learning differences.

  • CALT credential ensures that an individual has completed a Comprehensive Therapist Level Multisensory Structured Language Training course that is Orton-Gillingham based and accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).

Individuals that earn the professional credential CALT have successfully passed the ALTA Competency Exam at the therapy level.

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