Dyslexia - Language Skills Therapy
Dyslexia - Language Skills Therapy

 

Why Be Just a Tutor When You Can Be a D-LST Tutor?

Join Dyslexia-Language Skills Therapy (D-LST) and become part of the pioneering tradition established by Dorothy Blosser Whitehead, a trailblazer in dyslexia education and Orton-Gillingham tutoring in Oregon. For over six decades, D-LST has been transforming lives through evidence-based, multisensory literacy intervention, setting the gold standard for excellence in the field. By joining our team, you’ll not only take your tutoring career to new heights but also carry forward a legacy of empowering students to overcome reading challenges and achieve lifelong success.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Exceptional Earning Potential

• Earn up to $100 per lesson, with all payments going directly to you.

• Access a steady stream of students through our robust referral system.

Flexibility and Independence

• Set your own schedule to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Work with students locally or nationally, in-person or online.

Professional Support and Growth

• Benefit from liability insurance coverage for students referred through D-LST.

• Access mentoring opportunities for tutors new to Language Skills Therapy.

• Collaborate with a supportive network of experienced educators.

Continuing Education

• Participate in hybrid membership meetings (via Zoom or in-person) for ongoing learning.

• Stay ahead with programs at our meetings and curated lists of online and in-person continuing education opportunities.

Make a Lasting Impact

• Experience the unmatched satisfaction of guiding students to overcome reading challenges and build lifelong confidence.

• Empower individuals of all ages by providing the gift of literacy—a skill that transforms lives.

Be Part of a Community That Cares

• Join a network of like-minded educators who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Have a voice and vote in shaping our policies and procedures as part of our community-driven mission.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Completion of training in an O-G based method of remediating dyslexia

  • Completion of a supervised practicum

  • Three references

For more information, contact us at  info@languageskillstherapy.org or 503-924-3157

To apply for membership, fill out the application form and send it back to us or apply online.

Do you need training to become an OG Tutor?

Take the first step toward making a profound difference in the lives of students with dyslexia by training with Elizabeth Johnson, a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Building on the legacy of Dorothy Blosser Whitehead, our program emphasizes the gold standard in literacy intervention. Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver transformative, multisensory instruction and join a community of educators dedicated to empowering learners of all ages.

Call us to learn more about Elizabeth Johnson’s training and register today!