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The description below was contributed by: A visitor, on Feb 21, 2001 09:03:35PM


This tutoring service is...
Part of a nationwide service

With what grade levels does this resource work? (Check all that apply.)
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

How or where does the student interact with the tutor? (Check all that apply.)
At the library
At a tutoring center
At the tutor's office

Provide a brief description of this resource:
Private reading therapy conducted by a certified Phono-Graphix instructor by Read America, Inc. The program authors have had a 98% success rate at remediating students to grade level in 12 clinical hours. This is a fast and very effective method for getting students up to grade level (and beyond) and back into the classroom, working at the pace of their fellow students. There are many Phono-Graphix instructors in the U.S. and abroad. A certified therapist can be found at the ReadAmerica.net website. Therapy schedules vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some clinics only do therapy on weekdays, others are more flexible and do weekends and evenings. The Midwest Reading Clinic offers a variety of scheduling options that serve both local and out-of-town clients. MidwestReadingClinic.com has a listing of sample therapy schedules to view.

For what period of time can one enroll for this service? (Check all that apply.)
One session
One month
School term
School semester
Full school year
Summer program

What is the fee structure for this resource?
Flat fee, per session

What is the fee per period described above?
varies from $15-60/hour

How does one contact this resource?
National toll-free telephone number
Online

If "Other," above, please describe method of contact; if online service or national toll-free telephone number, please provide contact information.
www.ReadAmerica.net

What questions should I ask when first talking with this resource?
ReadAmerica.net gives a complete listing of information the parent should request of the therapist.

What other things should I consider when selecting a tutor or tutoring service?
Experience, budget, willingness to do follow-up "home-work" lessons between sessions.

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