Here's something we see all the time at DTP: a student who's been struggling with reading for months suddenly lights up when they get their hands on a book about a kid who looks like them, lives in a neighborhood like theirs, or faces challenges they ...
Before and After: The Hidden Power of Early Dyslexia Screening in Strategically Under-Invested Schools
In classrooms across Baltimore and countless other cities, a quiet crisis unfolds daily. Children sit in the back rows, struggling to decode simple words while their peers read fluently. They're often labeled as "slow learners" or "not trying hard en ...
A Message to Our DTP Families
We know that news of a government shutdown can create anxiety and uncertainty for families across Baltimore. As your community at the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, we want you to know that you're not alone during this challenging time. While our tutorin ...
LGBTQ+ History Month: Why Inclusive Literacy Support Matters More Than Ever
October marks LGBTQ+ History Month, a time when we celebrate the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community while also reflecting on the ongoing need for inclusive support systems. For those of us in literacy education, this month present ...
National Literacy Month Matters
5 Ways Baltimore Families Can Turn Reading Struggles into Success Stories September is National Literacy Month, and for Baltimore families facing reading challenges, this couldn't come at a more important time. Right now, over 48 million adults acro ...
What If a Different Way of Thinking Was Your Greatest Strength?
"Our guiding question is what if a different way of thinking was your greatest strength?" asks Executive Director Dalbin Osorio. "At DTP, we believe it is." This simple yet profound question sits at the heart of everything we do at the Dyslexia Tuto ...