Simon

  • As a 5th grader in 2011, Simon was diagnosed with Dyslexia having difficulties in the areas of reading and spelling; however, he had significantly high average language skills. He had struggled with reading since first grade and had been in the Title I Program for reading. At the time of the evaluation, he was two years behind grade level in reading and three years behind in spelling.

  • The progress that Simon made in three months was significant. He gained four grade levels in reading accuracy and two grade levels in spelling. His confidence soared.

  • Simon graduated from high school in the spring of 2019 with honors. He will be attending college in the fall.

“From a parent perspective, we were so pleased with the program.  Simon gained the skills needed to learn to work through his dyslexia.  At the time he went through the program, he moved from below grade level reading and comprehension to above grade level.  He is now a senior in high school, soon to be graduating with honors, and well prepared for college.”

-Shana {Simon’s Mom}

Hannah’s Reading Therapy Center Story

A Note from Hannah

“The Reading Therapy Center is a great place. The first reason is that they make you feel welcomed and valued. I was very nervous about coming, but they helped me through everything.

Secondly, I have learned stuff here that I will use the rest of my life. I will put it all to use in the next school year.

Lastly, the teachers are amazing. They are there for everyone. They were open to help me and pushed me to do my best. I am grateful for the opportunity.” – Hannah

I am super pleased with the results we have seen and that (Hannah) now has the confidence to know she can achieve whatever she wants.” – Mary, Hannah’s Mom

Jensen

  • Jensen’s initial evaluation as a second grader revealed difficulties in the areas of reading and spelling. Mild weaknesses were also seen in sentence patterns, grammar, and other areas of language. He scored below a first grade level in story reading and at a beginning first grade level in spelling.

  • The progress Jensen made in six months was highly significant in reading, spelling and language skill. He gained two and a half years in story reading and almost two years in spelling. His core language score went from the 18th to the 45th percentile.

  • Jensen is currently succeeding in the regular classroom setting and is not receiving therapy.

Ashley

“My experience at RTC was incredible. The well-trained and experienced staff there are so supportive and want the best for each student. RTC has taught me so much and has given me the mindset to keep learning even when things are hard to comprehend. I believe that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the help of RTC.”

-Ashley Roelofs

  • Ashley initially received therapy through the Reading Therapy Center as a grade school student and then returned as a first year freshman in college. Her dream was to attend Ridgewater College, but she was unable to score high enough on her Accuplacer test to enter into college level courses. Ashley’s re-evaluation on February 9, 2017 revealed that her reading accuracy and reading comprehension scores were at a sixth grade level. Her core language score was at the 12th percentile with difficulties in listening comprehension and sentence patterns/writing skill. It was recommended that Ashley enroll at RTC from June 5, 2017 to May 24, 2018 for more intensive therapy. This would allow her to progress to college level curriculum.

  • Ashley made significant gains in reading and language skills. Within this one year period of therapy, she improved six grade levels in reading accuracy and reading comprehension. Her core language score increased from the 12th percentile to the 63rd percentile. She re-enrolled in college.

  • Currently Ashley is pursuing an AS Degree in Early Childhood Education and will be pursuing a four-year Elementary Education Degree.

    “My experience at RTC was incredible. The well-trained and experienced staff there are so supportive and want the best for each student. RTC has taught me so much and has given me the mindset to keep learning even when things are hard to comprehend. I believe that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the help of RTC.”

    -Ashley Roelofs