Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay for an assessment or literacy learning sessions?
- Payment is due at the time of service. All payments can be submitted through our online store https://www.mertenmorganconsulting.com/services.html#/
- We send a reminder and a link at the end of each lesson. You can save and use this link for future sessions.
What if I need to cancel a learning session?
- If a session must be canceled, please reschedule the session for a different day the same week. Missed sessions and practice have an impact on learning. If a session can’t be rescheduled for the same week, try to schedule double sessions the following week.
- We need 24 hour notice of cancellation to allow flexibility for all clients needing to reschedule.
How do I know if my learner is struggling in literacy?
- Your child’s classroom teacher is the best place to start the discussion about the needs of your learner. Schools give screeners to determine student proficiency in reading as compared to grade level expectations. This is all important information to consider when determining if your child needs tutoring in literacy.
- If your child is already receiving interventions at school, but is not making accelerated progress, a more personalized and intensive approach may be needed.
- Finally, if you have had your learner assessed and Orton Gillingham tutoring is recommended, we can help.
What teaching approach do you use?
- We use a structured literacy approach meaning our teaching is direct, explicit, and systematic. Orton Gillingham is a structured literacy approach that we have been trained in and often use. We also have deep knowledge of and experience teaching structured writing.
- We are not just trained to use one specific approach, we are experienced literacy professionals with national board certification and literacy specialist credentials and additional credentials in English language development. This means we can be responsive to the needs of each learner.
How will I know if my learner is progressing?
- Our instructional sessions include a lesson report. This report provides families and caregivers with important information about learner progress as well as opportunities for home practice.
How can I support my child in literacy learning?
- It is essential that home practice be a part of literacy learning. The lesson report will help the parent/caregiver access recommendations for practice of skills learned.
- We also provide resources and strategies through materials we develop based on the needs of learners.
How long will my child need literacy sessions?
This varies depending on multiple factors such as the following:
This varies depending on multiple factors such as the following:
- Distance from student independent literacy level and grade level expectations
- Number of sessions per week
- Consistency of home practice