READING PLANS
All reading plans follow a structured scope and sequence based on the Orton-Gillingham web-based lessons. Standard( most popular)
Gold
Platnium
Agreement Terms & Conditions
This agreement establishes a continuous commitment plan for our tutoring sessions. It is designed to create a shared understanding and set clear expectations for both the tutor and the student.
- Prepaid amounts for monthly sessions or unused sessions are non-refundable.
- Slots are dedicated to your child and cannot be reused
- A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for scheduled sessions.
- Session forfeited if no-show( within 10 minutes of scheduled session) or late cancellation within the 24-hour period.
- If a scheduled session needs to be canceled by Ms. Joy, it will be rescheduled on a Friday within the current cycle of the original canceled session.
- Reading Support Commitment Plan (RSCP) available for a Semester (6 months) or School year (10 months).
- No-shows forfeit sessions; no makeup for late cancellations without notice.
- Missed time will not be made up; extra time may be added if possible.
- Makeup sessions granted for emergencies based on plan type.
Schedule adjustments made for holidays and summer break.
– Paused Sessions available for short-term interruptions ( holidays, emergencies, unexpected life events) with renewal extensions up to three weeks.
During holiday periods and summer break, schedule changes are reviewed with each family and arranged in advance. The summer tutoring schedule will be confirmed with individual families before the end of May or June each year.
- While the agreed number of sessions per month is required, Flexible modifications are allowed to accommodate changing circumstances.
- In special circumstances, session reductions are accepted; however, unused fixed slots affect scheduling.
- Time is a critical factor in providing effective support. The limited availability of slots necessitates adherence to agreed monthly scheduled slots to optimize support for all students.
- Tuition payments billed on the 1st of each month via email invoices.
- – Payments accepted through PayPal or Zelle on a monthly basis.
- Encouraged communication for parental concerns; longer meetings may require scheduling.
- Standard fees apply for scheduled meetings exceeding 15 minutes.
- * Chronically late payment will be subject to loss of session slots.
Clear communication is essential for our tutoring sessions to be successful. I mainly communicate through WhatsApp (Please enure notifications are enabled) for quick exchanges and via email for more formal discussions. Parents are encouraged to text or briefly call if they have any concerns about their child’s reading instruction.
If a phone call is needed and may exceed 10 minutes, we can schedule a suitable time. Assessment review meetings to discuss results and 15-minute chats with me, Ms. Joy, do not incur standard fees; however, a standard fee applies to all other scheduled meetings up to 40 minutes. Open communication is a priority in my tutoring services. Please feel free to email or text me with any concerns.
Documentation and report reviews are considered on a case-by-case basis
Supplemental Instructional Approaches and Programs include Lively Letters, a multi-sensory approach for learning letter sounds and phonics, and InferCabulary focusing on Tier-2 vocabulary instruction
LIVELY LETTERS
Lively Letters instruction develops students' phonemic awareness and phonics skills to the level of automaticity. Lively Letters is a research-based and clinically proven, multi-sensory reading program that uses imagery and mnemonics ( memory cues) to facilitate learning. Students make sense of abstract letters and sounds with ease when using lively characters to decode familiar and unfamiliar words.
INFERCABULARY
Infercabulary is a web-based program that teaches students new words using images and critical thinking. Students infer the meanings of words from different contexts and examples, instead of memorizing definitions. This helps them learn words deeply and remember them better. Infercabulary is a fun and engaging way to expand vocabulary! Infercabulary is especially helpful for students with visual surface dyslexia, a condition that makes it hard to read and spell words that are irregular or unfamiliar. For example, words like “yacht”, “colonel”, or “island” can be difficult for them. Infercabulary helps them overcome this challenge and enjoy reading more.
Assessments, align with student’s individual reading plan and are selected to evaluate specific skill areas, serving as a guide to highlight strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement. Some screening tools incur a fee.
Diagnostic ASsessments
Personalized Report and Scorecard
At Reading with Ms. Joy, I offer skill-based screeners that assess your child’s reading abilities in crucial areas such as phonics, fluency, spelling, and phonemic awareness. By identifying strengths and areas needing improvement, I tailor my teaching approach and strategies to create personalized reading plans that meet your child’s individual learning needs and goals. Two featured screeners below are available to all students. Please note that the package includes personalized administration, a proprietary scorecard, summary reports. Specific recommendations, and further details, may require a follow-up paid consultation with Ms. Joy.
My goal is to provide effective resources for enhancing reading abilities while minimizing costs. However, please note that not all screeners are included in every reading plan.
Let’s embark on this personalized learning journey together!
Assesses phonological awareness for 2nd grade students and above.
Evaluates a student’s proficiency in letter names, letter sounds, and word-level decoding, guiding phonics instruction effectively.
Identifies strengths and weaknesses related to decoding and encoding.
Explores an individual’s knowledge of phonemes and single-word coding.
Challenges students to decode words with progressively complex phonic elements.
Estimates grade-level reading ability.
Assess students’ guided reading levels to estimate Lexile scores and select instructional reading materials. Pairing leveled readers with decodable books offers a balanced approach to reading practice for students.
LETRS and CLOVER SCREENING FEE
Please click here to schedule your Friday Screener. Please specify which Screener you will take and complete all required fields.
The LETRS & CLOVER screeners are priced at $30 each, which includes a 30-minute Zoom session, Summary Analysis Reports, and a Scorecard. These screeners offer accessible and affordable insights into reading abilities. Additional 20-minute administration sessions can be scheduled at $10.00 each if needed per screening session.
Contact Ms. Joy first for inquiries and further information, then proceed to book your Friday time with payment.
CLOVER- SYLLABLE SCREENER
Screening is available exclusively on Fridays!
Documentation provided: Score Card and Summary Report with percentiles included.
CLOVER, offered by Reading with Ms. Joy, includes a proprietary Scorecard and Report that screens learners’ understanding of syllable types using over 100 real and nonsense words. Mastery of syllable types allows students to decode any word by recognizing vowel patterns, fostering fluent and precise word recognition, and improving overall reading fluency. The Scorecard provides percentiles for each syllable type, complemented by a concise Report.
LETRS BASIC & ADVANCED SCREENER
Screening is available exclusively on Fridays!
Documentation provided: Summary Analysis Report with Percentiles.
Basic and Advanced screeners assess spelling development through phoneme-grapheme correspondences and orthographic patterns. LETRS assessments provide valuable insights into your child’s reading profile, guiding targeted interventions and personalized spelling instruction tailored to their specific learning needs. These insights empower both parents and educators to effectively support literacy development.
Join the CLOVER SCREENER waitlist for fall 2024. The first 10 sign-ups will receive a 5% promotional discount, available for a limited time until the end of 2024.
CLOVER ASSESSMENT INFO
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