Specialized Language Development Center

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The Specialized Language Development (SLD) Center , a community resource of West Michigan, is committed to bringing the power of reading, writing and spelling to all individuals with dyslexia or other unique learning styles, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

All tutors have bachelor's degrees and teaching experience and have completed extensive Phonics Fundamentals training based on the Orton-Gillingham approach. As a non-profit community service organization, we help students experience success -- often for the first time -- in their effort to read, write and spell.

A professional tutoring network available throughout West Michigan.
Services for students ranging in age from five to adult.
Tutoring fees based on a sliding scale.
Flexible scheduling -- students are scheduled two to three times per week for 45 to 60 minute sessions. Services are provided at the student's school whenever possible.

A commitment to reading success
We're committed to providing effective one-to-one tutoring to those in need. Our tutors both nurture and teach. They develop an individualized course that guides students in discovering their unique potential.