How DTP Helps

Everything begins with reading. This basic life skill is the foundation of your success – in school, at work, and in life. But if you learn differently, learning to read can be a challenge. For over 40 years DTP has offered free, one-on-one tutoring tailored for students who learn differently. So that everyone can learn to read and live with hope.

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DTP is here to help you every step of the way. Learn more about our student resources, check out our FAQs, brush up on policies/procedures or find out about exciting events and opportunities for our students and families.

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Become a DTP Student

If you are struggling to read and think you have a dyslexic learning style, Dyslexia Tutoring Program may be able to help!

Our tutoring program provides one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, tailored to each student’s reading skill level. We use a structured, multisensory, evidence based approach – Orton-Gillingham – which has been proven to be effective with students who have a dyslexic learning style. Students meet with their tutors once a week, in person, for one hour. All services are FREE!

PLEASE NOTE: DTP does not provide diagnostic testing and cannot diagnose you or your child with dyslexia. Our screenings only help us determine if our program can address your reading difficulties.

Find out if DTP’s program can work for you!

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Financial Eligibility

DTP uses the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s federal to guidelines for Maryland, adjusted each year, to determine financial eligibility. Click "Learn More" below to see if you qualify.

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Areas We Serve

DTP primarily serves greater Baltimore at this time. Students in other areas of Maryland will be considered but may have to wait longer for a tutor.

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Who We Can Help

There are many reasons you may struggle. DTP’s tutoring is designed to help individuals dyslexic learning style.

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Step by Step Application Process

Start by completing an Intake Form (Under 18 Intake / 18 & Over Intake) on our website.

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What You Need to Get Started

  • A copy of your most recent income tax return/Form 1040 (with your SSN blacked out), or, if you don’t have that, a copy of a government benefits award letter or most recent paystub.
  • A signed permission slip for your child to be screened and to participate in DTP’s program.
  • Copies of educational and/or psychological testing if your child has been evaluated outside of a school.
  • A copy of your child’s most recent IEP testing results (if your child has an IEP).
  • A copy of your child’s most recent report card.
  • A completed school referral form (download).
  • Your consent to a background check.
  • Copies of any educational and/or psychological testing if you have had in the past two years.

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