Free One-to-One Dyslexia Tutoring Services for Students

Dyslexia Tutoring Program offers free one-on-one tutoring for students with dyslexia. Get personalized reading support from trained volunteer tutors.

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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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.

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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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Build Reading Skills and Confidence With DTP

Learning to read can be challenging when traditional methods do not match the way you learn. Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) provides free, personalized one-on-one tutoring for students in Maryland who experience reading difficulties or have a dyslexic learning style. For more than 40 years, we have helped students strengthen reading, writing, and spelling skills while building confidence in their abilities.

Our trained volunteer tutors provide patient, supportive instruction based on each student's needs. If you have searched for a reading tutor, DTP offers structured support designed to help students make progress in a welcoming environment. Our goal is simple: help every student discover their potential and gain the skills they need for school, work, and life.

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How DTP Helps Students

One-on-One Reading Support

Every student learns differently. Our tutoring program matches students with trained volunteers who provide individualized instruction based on their current skills and goals. Students meet with their tutor once a week for a focused, consistent learning experience.

 

A Structured Approach for Dyslexia

DTP uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured, multisensory, and evidence-based method designed to support students with dyslexic learning styles. Many families searching for a phonics tutor near me are looking for structured reading instruction that focuses on building a strong foundation.

 

Free Services for Eligible Students

We believe financial circumstances should not prevent someone from accessing quality reading support. DTP provides tutoring services at no cost to eligible students and families, helping remove barriers to literacy.

 

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Complete the Application Process

Getting started begins with completing an intake form. Students and families in Maryland provide information about reading challenges, financial eligibility, and other details that help us understand how DTP can provide support.

 

Meet Eligibility Requirements

DTP uses federal income guidelines to determine financial eligibility. Students may need to provide documentation such as a tax return, benefits award letter, or recent pay stub as part of the application process.

 

Begin Working With a Tutor

Once accepted into the program and matched with a tutor, students begin weekly one-on-one sessions. Our tutors provide encouragement, instruction, and consistent support to help students continue progressing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Apply for DTP Tutoring Services?

DTP helps students who struggle with reading and have a dyslexic learning style. Our program serves eligible students in the greater Baltimore area.

 

Does DTP Diagnose Dyslexia?

No. DTP does not provide diagnostic testing or diagnose dyslexia. Our screening process helps determine if our tutoring program may address a student's reading difficulties.

 

How Often Do Students Meet With Tutors?

Students typically meet with their tutor once a week for one hour of personalized instruction.

 

Can Adults Receive Tutoring Services?

Yes. DTP provides support to eligible individuals of various ages who need help improving their reading skills.

 

Are DTP Tutors Private Reading Tutors?

Our tutors provide individualized one-on-one instruction, similar to the personalized support families seek from a private reading tutor, while participating in DTP's structured program.

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A Stronger Future Starts With Reading Support

Contact Dyslexia Tutoring Program today to learn how free one-on-one tutoring can help build stronger reading skills and lasting confidence.

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