The Segue Learning, Inc specializes in reading intervention tutoring, assessment, and curriculum development, specializing in Orton-Gillingham, a proven method for aiding students with difficulties in reading, writing, and math. The program is designed to assist students with diagnoses such as Dyslexia, Autism, Dysgraphia, ADHD, and Dyscalculia, among others.
We provide a holistic educational support system, addressing both academic and cognitive development. Our instructional therapy tutoring services are not just for those diagnosed with learning differences. Any student who struggles with academic performance, and specifically in reading and all of its components can significantly benefit from our specialized approach. Not only are we addressing issues like phonics, decoding, morphology, fluency, writing, and comprehension; but we're also addressing issues like self-esteem, confidence, and group building.
The virtual tutoring program is divided into three levels, catering to a multitude of reading levels and types of reading difficulties. By following a scope and sequence, weekly developed lesson plans, and local and national reading standards we provide an invaluable resource to students, parents, and schools looking to provide or supplement their reading intervention programs.
Our virtual tutoring and testing offers a tangible, scalable, and collaborative reading intervention program; not just random, fly-by-night, 1-on-1 or Small Group Tutoring. These levels are meticulously designed to address the unique challenges that each stage of reading presents from basic word recognition to more complex sentence structure and comprehension. In developing the virtual programs we've been sure to ensure that students have access to multiple instructors during sessions; and that all students are involved in both individual and group work during live sessions to encourage confidence and camaraderie during live virtual instruction.
Segue Learning, Inc also offers general and basic pre-diagnostic assessments to all enrolled students. These evaluations provide a comprehensive understanding of a student's academic capability, helping to inform instruction and measure progress.
Qualifying for free services is easy. Simply complete the form for Free Tutoring services which is provided via email to schools in all 50 States in April of each year. We accept submissions until we have reached capacity or until the final submission date, whichever comes first. Free tutoring services are provided as a group service and is available virtually in several time zones.
Session lengths vary. Group tutoring sessions are usually anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 hour, and 15 minutes long. You'll find that most group sessions are hosted 1-3 times per week.
Testing is usually completed over 1-3 testing sessions. The number of testing sessions and how long each session will take varies based on the child, the number of different tests required, and the type of testing requested or required to gain insight into your child’s abilities. We generally try to keep the full testing battery to less than 30 minutes for general testing.
Instructional sessions take place both online and in the office. You may choose your method of instruction or testing delivery upon registration.
*In-home tutoring is currently unavailable.
Currently, we do not offer transportation to or from our testing and/or tutoring/instructional therapy services.
Yes, we definitely are. We are insured for all instructional services provided here at The Orton Gillingham Institute.
5. Does everyone have a background check?
Yes, each and every employee, consultant, and volunteer is required to complete and pass a full background check prior to employment at The Orton Gillingham Institute.
We absolutely offer payment plans for all of our services. You are free to pay in full, bi-weekly, or weekly for your services. These options are generally billed as a subscription service In addition, we also offer several accepted financing options for testing and instructional services.. These options include Affirm Payment, Scratch Pay, PayPal Credit, and outpatient insurance coverage payment.
Yes, we allow students to enroll monthly if there is availability in the group instructional therapy, or tutoring classes. We usually have anywhere between a 30-90 day waiting list for private instruction and small group instruction however, it is best to inquire regarding space availability- you never know.
No, but we do issue progress reports and session-based updates for each student. Actually, our parents have full access to their child’s records online through their therapy portal or their personalized instructional portal. Although we offer nontraditional education options- we take pride in making all pertinent paperwork, student notes, student work, and evaluations/testing available to our parents and/or educators.
Students are evaluated upon enrollment and prior to dismissal from classes. All group classes are developed so there are at least 3 opportunities for testing/evaluation of progress within the 12-16 week course time block of all enrolled students. This is applicable to both students who are enrolled in on-site and online classes.
Group sizes may vary, however, we cap out small group enrollment between 8-10 students per instructor to ensure the fidelity of our classes and instructional goals. There may be times when there are additional enrollments to help assist with group projects.
Yes, however, a consent form must be completed by The Orton Gillingham Institute, You, and Your child’s school’s Administration, and at that time a schedule will be created that can be accommodated by your child’s instructor and school to perform on-site testing
*In-home tutoring is currently unavailable.
In general, our classes cover reading, writing, and some mathematics. In addition to Orton-Gillingham we use several specialized programs to help us address any deficiencies we see that may be prevalent in the individual students as well as the group as a whole.