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# Dyslexia Tutoring Program

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- [Understanding Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics for Better Learning](https://dtpnow.org/understanding-phonemic-awareness-vs-phonics-for-better-learning/) - Uncover the essential differences between phonemic awareness vs. phonics. Improve literacy outcomes by understanding these foundational concepts. Dive in now!
- [Summer of Literacy: DTP Teams Up with CHARM to Redefine Storytelling](https://dtpnow.org/summer-of-literacy-dtp-teams-up-with-charm-to-redefine-storytelling/) - There is a special kind of magic that happens when you combine the power of a young person’s voice with the tools of modern storytelling. In Baltimore, a city brimming with untapped potential and vibrant narratives, we are witnessing a transformative collaboration this summer. At the Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP), our mission has always been clear:
- [What Are Sight Words? An Essential Guide for Parents](https://dtpnow.org/what-are-sight-words-an-essential-guide-for-parents/) - What are sight words? Enhance your child's reading skills with expert insights. Start empowering your child's learning journey now!
- [Our Secret Sauce: How Baltimore Volunteers Are Rewriting the Future of Literacy](https://dtpnow.org/our-secret-sauce-how-baltimore-volunteers-are-rewriting-the-future-of-literacy/) - Hey everyone! It’s Dalbin here. As we roll through the beautiful month of April, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. If you’ve stepped outside lately, you’ve seen Baltimore starting to bloom, the Inner Harbor is bustling, the parks are getting greener, and there’s that specific kind of energy in the air that only spring
- [More Than Words: Supporting the Emotional Side of Dyslexia](https://dtpnow.org/more-than-words-supporting-the-emotional-side-of-dyslexia/) - Hey everyone, Dalbin Osorio here. As we move into May, the flowers are blooming here in Baltimore, the weather is finally deciding to stay warm, and across the country, we are observing Mental Health Awareness Month. At the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, our days are usually filled with phonics, decoding, and the Orton-Gillingham approach. We talk a
- [The Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Workplace with Dyslexia: Everything You Need to Succeed](https://dtpnow.org/guide-to-navigating-the-workplace-with-dyslexia/) - Let’s be real for a second: the transition from the classroom to the cubicle (or the remote home office) is a massive jump for anyone. But when you’re navigating that journey with dyslexia, the stakes can feel a lot higher. You’ve likely spent years developing "survival strategies" for school, only to find that the workplace
- [Program Updates & Milestones - Evolving for Impact](https://dtpnow.org/program-updates-milestones-evolving-for-impact/) - Reaching further… For over 40 years, DTP has been focused on building literacy in Baltimore one reader at a time. Make no mistake, those efforts unleashed untold potential and made dreams reality for countless individuals with learning differences in Baltimore over the years. But 2026 ushered in a new approach, one that aims to go
- [The Power of A Single Volunteer](https://dtpnow.org/the-power-of-a-single-volunteer/) - A Dedicated Volunteer Helps Brings a Dream to Life in Anne Arundel County We are thrilled about our landmark partnership with Bodkin Elementary this Spring, which will bring DTP’s specialized training to the Bodkin school community in Pasadena, Maryland. This historic endeavor owes its origins to the more than two decades of dedication and tireless
- [Community Partnerships - It Takes A Village](https://dtpnow.org/community-partnerships-it-takes-a-village/) - Many of us grew up hearing the phrase “it takes a village.” Often invoked when talking about raising children, DTP recognizes the power of a village in all aspects of life. The “village” is the very ethos of the nonprofit sector. Real, substantive progress happens when families, schools, nonprofits, and communities combine their efforts towards
- [Outcomes & Impact - Voices From Our Community](https://dtpnow.org/outcomes-impact-voices-from-our-community/) - As part of our efforts to better understand our impact and continue strengthening our work, we recently gathered feedback from tutors, scholars, families, and funders about their experiences with DTP. Their reflections pointed to something powerful - this work is making a real difference. Across the responses, a few themes came through clearly: growing confidence,
- [Strength in Stories: Why Culturally Responsive Books are a Game Changer for Struggling Readers](https://dtpnow.org/strength-in-stories-responsive-books-are-a-game-changer/) - 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 understand. It's not magic, it's the power of seeing
- [Before and After: The Hidden Power of Early Dyslexia Screening in Strategically Under-Invested Schools](https://dtpnow.org/power-of-early-dyslexia-screening-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 enough." But the real story? Many of these students have dyslexia, and with early screening, their
- [Community Partnerships = Collective Impact](https://dtpnow.org/community-partnerships-collective-impact/) - The past 4 months for DTP have been full of connection, collaboration, and community celebration. We’re excited to share with you some of the events, partnerships, and impact moments that are fueling our work and expanding our reach. Since August 1, DTP has been present at more than a dozen community events across the region.
- [A Foundation for Measurable Impact](https://dtpnow.org/a-foundation-for-measurable-impact/) - This year, DTP focused on one of the most important parts of our mission: building the systems that will help us understand, measure, and communicate our impact more clearly. While the full results will come in 2026, the groundwork set in 2025 marks a major leap forward in how we evaluate our work and tell
- [Program Updates & Milestones](https://dtpnow.org/program-updates-milestones/) - Change touched every corner of DTP this past year—and 2026 is shaping up to be not just a new year, but a whole new kind of year. From technology to staffing, students to fundraising, here are some standout moments from 2025 and a preview of what’s ahead in 2026: A Stronger, Smarter Student Journey This
- [How You Can Help](https://dtpnow.org/how-you-can-help/) - There are so many ways you can change lives through DTP. As an organization that relies 100% on charitable contributions, your support can help us create more successes like Logan’s. Of course, funding is critical. But you can also donate your time by becoming a tutor, helping us recruit volunteers, spreading the word about our
- [A Message to Our DTP Families](https://dtpnow.org/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 tutoring services continue uninterrupted, we recognize that many of our families may be facing financial
- [LGBTQ+ History Month: Why Inclusive Literacy Support Matters More Than Ever](https://dtpnow.org/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 presents an important opportunity to examine how we can better serve students who sit at the intersection
- [What If a Different Way of Thinking Was Your Greatest Strength?](https://dtpnow.org/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 Tutoring Program. For over 40 years, we've been asking Baltimore's neurodivergent learners: and
- [National Literacy Month Matters](https://dtpnow.org/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 across our country read at only a third-grade level, and the ripple effects touch every corner of our

## Pages

- [Home](https://dtpnow.org/) - Dyslexia Tutoring Program provides free one-to-one literacy support in Maryland. Become a tutor, apply for services, or donate to help students.
- [Students](https://dtpnow.org/students/) - Dyslexia Tutoring Program offers free one-on-one tutoring for students with dyslexia. Get personalized reading support from trained volunteer tutors.
- [Tutors](https://dtpnow.org/tutors/) - Become a volunteer tutor with Dyslexia Tutoring Program. Receive free training, ongoing support, and help change lives one hour at a time. Learn more here.
- [Monthly Reports](https://dtpnow.org/monthly-report/) - Monthly ReportsAll tutors are required to file a Monthly Student Report with DTP. Your monthly reports are vital to our program. They provide a record of the hours students have been tutored, ensure we rescreen students to monitor progress in a timely manner, track tutors’ progress against their 60 hour commitment, document outcomes, and ensure
- [Session Reports](https://dtpnow.org/session-report/) - Session Reports The time you spend with your scholars is life changing. But equally essential are timely session reports that document your service delivery. All tutors are now required to submit a session report within 24 hours of every scheduled tutoring session, even if the session did not take place. Our new web-based tutor app
- [Our Leadership & Team](https://dtpnow.org/our-leadership/) - Our Leadership And TeamAt the heart of the Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) is a passionate and committed group of individuals—our Board and our Team—who bring experience, insight, and compassion to every part of our mission. Together, they guide our vision, support our students, and ensure that every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Meet Our Board
- [Want To Be A Tutor?](https://dtpnow.org/want-to-be-a-tutor/) - Become a volunteer reading tutor with Dyslexia Tutoring Program in Maryland. Receive free training, ongoing support & help students build literacy skills.
- [Upcoming Training Courses](https://dtpnow.org/upcoming-training-courses/) - Upcoming Training Courses DTP Offers Structured Literacy Training Courses Year-Round. DTP’s free training courses are offered in a variety of formats and schedules to meet your needs. Choose from in-person, online, or hybrid classes, with options ranging from six-week paced courses to one-week intensive trainings. New course schedules are posted quarterly—explore our current offerings below
- [Flipping The Script](https://dtpnow.org/flipping-the-script/) - Flipping The ScriptThe Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences learn to read, write, and spell. DTP provides free, one-on-one, multisensory tutoring through trained volunteers who use the Orton-Gillingham approach. By removing barriers to literacy, the program empowers students to gain
- [Tutor Portal](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-portal/) - Tutor PortalDyslexia Tutoring Program's (DTP) Tutor Portal provides current, active tutors with digital access to all of the OG training materials used in our training courses, including sample lesson plans.Once logged in, you will also find additional resources, such as videos, recorded mentoring sessions, the Bookshare program, links to helpful websites, and more to help you
- [Donate](https://dtpnow.org/donate/) - Unlock Their Potential. Invest In The FutureEvery dollar helps DTP create confident readers ready to become the creators, leaders, teachers and innovators who will be the engine of tomorrow’s workforce. Your donation helps us remove financial barriers that stand between low-income dyslexic learners and their potential.When you support DTP you help our students learn to
- [About](https://dtpnow.org/about/) - About UsSince 1985, Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) has operated on a simple belief: everyone deserves to read. For over 40 years we have been helping scholars from strategically underinvested communities overcome learning differences and unlock their potential. Because income and learning style should never limit access to literacy. Our Mission We remove financial barriers to
- [Submit Your Success Story](https://dtpnow.org/success-story-submission/) - Submit a Success Story Complete this form to learn more about volunteering with the Dyslexia Tutoring Program. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about this incredibly rewarding opportunity. Name(Required) First Last I am a:(Required) Student Parent/Guardian of a Student Tutor Are you a current student or former student?(Required) I am a current
- [Student FAQs](https://dtpnow.org/student-faqs/) - Student FAQsWhether you’re applying for services or currently being tutored, this FAQ is here to answer the most common questions about our programs and services.Our goal is to make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way in your journey to literacy. If you don’t see the answer to your question here,
- [How To Apply](https://dtpnow.org/how-to-apply/) - How To ApplyDyslexia Tutoring Program's (DTP) application process ensures that our program serves those with financial need and a dyslexic learning style. Our multi-step application is designed to confirm our program can help with your specific reading difficulties, that services are tailored to your specific needs, and that tutoring is provided in a continuous and
- [Eligibility](https://dtpnow.org/eligibility/) - EligibilityTo be eligible for DTP’s free programs, students must meet financial requirements, live within our service area, and have a dyslexic learning style. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of income and other materials to confirm eligibility. While we do not require a diagnosis of dyslexia to help you, you may be asked to
- [Our Programs](https://dtpnow.org/our-programs/) - Our ProgramsDyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) currently offers 3 programs to help students succeed in both learning and life. Main Tutoring Summer Camp Be Well Main Tutoring ProgramDTP’s Main Tutoring Program offers free one-on-one tutoring, personalized to each student’s needs. We use the Orton-Gillingham approach – a proven and effective method for teaching reading, writing, and spelling
- [Our Partners](https://dtpnow.org/our-partners/) - Our PartnersDyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) partners with schools, community organizations, and other nonprofits throughout Baltimore to broaden our range of services and support our students in learning and life. Watch Our Video Working Together Summer Enrichment Health & Wellbeing Community Empowerment Summer CampsEach summer, DTP partners with the Jemicy School in Owings Mills, MD and the Odyssey School in Lutherville, MD to send
- [Permission Slip](https://dtpnow.org/permission-slip/) - Permission Slip Complete this form to learn more about volunteering with the Dyslexia Tutoring Program. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about this incredibly rewarding opportunity. WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR MINOR CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN DYSLEXIA TUTORING PROGRAM, INC.Child's Name First Last I am the _____ of the above named
- [Over 18 Intake](https://dtpnow.org/over-18-intake/) - Adult Intake And Screening DTP’s tutoring program is designed specifically for people with a dyslexic learning style.There are many reasons why you might have trouble reading. Our application process helps us determine if DTP can help you with your reading difficulties. Once we receive your Intake, we’ll email you a list of materials we need to
- [Contact](https://dtpnow.org/contact/) - Contact UsWe'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, want to learn more about our program and services, or need support, we're here to help. Send Us A Message Watch Our Video THE CHALLENGE How can we assist you today? EmailReach out to us at and we'll get back to you as soon
- [All About Dyslexia](https://dtpnow.org/all-about-dyslexia/) - All About DyslexiaDyslexia means you learn differently. And need to be taught differently.Dyslexia is a common learning difference that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling skills. When someone has a dyslexic learning style, their brains process language differently. As a result, they may struggle with decoding words, recognizing written letters, or spelling correctly. But it
- [What Can Help?](https://dtpnow.org/what-can-help/) - What Can Help?While there is no cure for dyslexia, there are many strategies and interventions that can help individuals manage their challenges and succeed academically. The most important thing is to remember that dyslexia is not a disability, it is a learning difference. And you need to be taught differently. Structured, multisensory literacy instruction has
- [Student Policies & Procedures](https://dtpnow.org/student-policies-procedures/) - Student Policies & ProceduresAll students participating in DTP’s tutoring programs are required to sign and acknowledge that they have read and agree to our Student Policies & Procedures (for students under 18, parent/guardian signature is required).These policies and procedures are designed to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved in the program, and
- [Tutor FAQs](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-faqs/) - Tutor FAQsWhether you're just getting started or already tutoring with us, this FAQ is here to answer your questions about tutoring with DTP. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way. If you don’t see your question here, don’t hesitate to contact us! Becoming A Tutor Tutoring
- [Tutor Policies & Procedures](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-policies-procedures/) - Volunteer Tutor Policies & ProceduresAll volunteer tutors participating in DTP’s tutoring programs are required to sign below acknowledging that they have read and agree to our Tutor Policies & Procedures.These policies and procedures are designed to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved in our program, and to support effective tutoring that will
- [Tutor Resources](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-resources/) - Tutor ResourcesDyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) maintains dedicated space and comprehensive resources to give you and your student everything you need on the road to literacy. Your success equals our students’ success. DTP is committed to helping you grow as a tutor and make the most of your volunteer experience. Read on to learn more about
- [Under 18 Intake](https://dtpnow.org/under-18-intake/) - Student Intake And Screening DTP’s tutoring program is designed specifically for people with a dyslexic learning style.There are many reasons why you might have trouble reading. Our application process helps us determine if DTP can help you with your child’s reading difficulties.Once we receive your Intake, we’ll email you a list of materials we require to
- [Tutor Interest Form](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-interest-form/) - Tutor Interest Form Complete this form to learn more about volunteering with the Dyslexia Tutoring Program. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about this incredibly rewarding opportunity. This field is hidden when viewing the formCreated ByName(Required) Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Mx.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Email(Required) Home Zip CodePlease provide at least one phone number below:(Required) Cell
- [Tutor Training Course Interest Form](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-training-course-interest-form/) - Tutor Training Course Interest Form
- [Tutor Application](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-application/) - Tutor Application Name(Required) Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Mx.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Suffix Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Please provide at least one phone number below:(Required) Cell Phone Home Phone
- [Tutor Events](https://dtpnow.org/tutor-events/) - Tutor EventsWe don’t have any events scheduled at this time … but stay tuned!Thanks,Your Tutor Support Team No event found!
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