Dyslexia and SLD Support
About The Program
Middle Tree provides the focused help your child needs, combining in-depth screening with powerful, specialized tutoring. Our educators are not just tutors; they are extensively trained experts dedicated to teaching students with dyslexia.
We begin their personalized journey by meticulously reviewing all records—from IEPs and teacher insights to your specific concerns—ensuring every session targets the right needs. We utilize the renowned Barton System (a structured, multi-sensory approach) to build lasting skills, turning frustration into reading, spelling, and writing confidence.
Quick Facts About Dyslexia
To begin the evaluation for Dyslexia or another SDL, we conduct a comprehensive review of your student’s profile, including school behavior, teacher observations, and notes from the home environment.
We understand that interpreting these differences can be overwhelming for families, and we are committed to partnering with you to find clarity and solutions. Click the button below to watch a quick video about this condition.
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a common learning difference affecting 5–17% of the U.S. population. It involves varied difficulties with reading, writing, and language comprehension, and its signs can look different in every child (affecting about 1 in 5 children).
How Does It Affect My Child?
Dyslexia manifests in various ways, including poor memory and reversing letters. Students commonly struggle with naming and writing basic concepts (letters, numbers, colors), spatial and coordination skills, and understanding non-literal language like jokes and idioms.
What Is The Barton System?
The Barton System is a 10-level, Orton-Gillingham program that is unique in its comprehensive focus on phonemic awareness—the most common reason children with Dyslexia struggle with reading. All students start at Level 1 and must follow a consistent schedule of two 1-hour sessions per week.
Ready To Get Started?
Give us a call (866-212-0210) or complete the form to get in touch with our team of Enrollment Services Managers who will guide you through the next steps.
How Does This Work?
Our program is designed to significantly boost your child’s academic confidence while actively accelerating their educational progress alongside their regular curriculum. We offer this program exclusively in-person at one of our centers to ensure your student gets the most out of our time together. To find the nearest center near you, click here.
Interested in what the program enrollment process is like? Click on each option below to see more details.
Enrollment With A Dyslexia or SLD Diagnosis
We believe in finding the right environment for every child. Here are the steps we take, in partnership with you, to ensure our program aligns perfectly with your child’s needs and goals:
Book Your Introduction: Contact us to schedule your introductory call with the Center Manager.
Complete the Profile: Participate in a brief interview that helps us assess your child’s current academic level.
Start the Program: Upon confirmation that we can effectively meet your child’s needs, we will confirm your enrollment and set the date for your first official session.
You pay nothing until you enroll.
Enrollment Without A Dyslexia or SLD Diagnosis
We believe in finding the right environment for every child. Here are the steps we take, in partnership with you, to ensure our program aligns perfectly with your child’s needs and goals:
Book Your Introduction: Contact us to schedule your introductory call with the Center Manager.
Complete the Profile: Participate in a brief interview that helps us assess your child’s current academic level.
- Schedule the Assessment: To ensure we create the most effective, customized learning plan for your child, and since we don’t have an official specialist diagnosis, we require an in-depth assessment. This comprehensive package—which includes your child’s assessment, a detailed report, and screening—is available for $300. This fee is for the assessment and does not mean you are enrolled in Middle Tree’s program.
Start the Program: Upon confirmation that we can effectively meet your child’s needs, we will confirm your enrollment and set the date for your first official session. You would receive the first 4 hours of service at a discounted rate to balance the assessment fee.
Why Middle Tree?
Invest in your child’s future with the flexibility and support of the Dyslexia Program.
Proven Results
The Barton System has a track record of success in helping individuals with dyslexia overcome reading challenges and achieve academic success.
Supportive Envrionment
Our tutors provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to take risks and succeed.
Holistic Approach
We focus on building self-esteem and fostering a positive attitude towards learning, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Program Pricing
Invest in your child’s future with the flexibility and support of the Dyslexia Program.
Our program rate is $75 per student per session.
We recommend (2) sessions per week.
Note: For students without a formal diagnosis, we require a $300 assessment fee to conduct our specialized evaluation. This crucial step allows us to properly assess their profile and tailor our tutoring program to their specific learning requirements.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help!
Below are a few of the most popular questions we receive from parents.
The program is designed for students who have dyslexia or significant reading, spelling, or phonological processing difficulties. Students must first pass a short screening to ensure readiness.
Barton teaches phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling rules, fluency, syllable types, and morphology. These foundational skills help students read and spell with accuracy and confidence.
We recommend that students attend 2 sessions per week for steady progress. Consistency is crucial for success in the program.
Traditional tutoring often focuses on worksheets or grade-level content. Barton uses a research-based, Orton–Gillingham approach that teaches the underlying structure of the English language—essential for students with dyslexia.
We are open throughout the week, including weekends. Depending on the location we may offer different hours. Check the Google listing for the most up-to-date hours.
Our dyslexia program does require appointments to ensure we have a specialist to provide one-on-one instruction with your student.
We offer this program to students at our multiple physical locations. To find a location near you, go to our locations page.
Middle Tree does not provide snacks or outside food to students. Students are welcome to bring in external food for themselves. We ask that students leave their area clean of trash once they leave.
Key Features of our Dyslexia Tutoring Program:
Our Dyslexia Tutoring Program is tailored to provide comprehensive support and targeted intervention for students struggling with reading, spelling, and writing due to dyslexia. Developed by Susan Barton, the Barton System utilizes structured, multi-sensory techniques proven effective in improving literacy skills and building confidence in learners with dyslexia.
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Individualized Instruction
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Structured Approach
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Multisensory Techniques
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Certified Barton Tutors
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Progress Monitoring
Contact Our Team
Our team is here to listen and help you find the program that best fits your unique needs.
