We support children who are struggling to read using a variety of time-tested and research-based techniques. We help children build up their missing foundational skills in:

• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics
• Fluency
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Instruction is engaging and individualized to the needs of your child. Methods we use include:

• Orton-Gillingham
• Lindamood-Bell’s Seeing Stars^® Program
• Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing^® Program

Many students who struggle to read demonstrate common difficulties. Individualized, intensive reading instruction is key for children who:

• Struggle to master basic reading skills
• Guess and/or skip words
• Avoid reading
• Read below grade-level
• Have limited comprehension

Students who struggle to write can thrive with individualized support. We help students gain mastery in:

• Creating and organizing ideas
• Revising and editing their work independently
• Following grammatical conventions
• Composing clear, meaningful sentences
• Writing with ease and confidence

Instruction focuses on showing children how to write clearly and creating ample opportunities to practice new strategies. Techniques we use include 6-Traits Writing, Step Up to Writing, and Self-Regulated Strategy Development.

Research has shown that high-level writing abilities depend on proficiency in handwriting and spelling. As such, Bay Tree Learning Solutions also provides instruction in handwriting and spelling. We use:

• Handwriting without Tears
• A variety of sequential, developmental spelling programs

Writing is one of the most challenging skills that children must master. Writing requires a complex coordination of skills. Research-based writing instruction benefits children who:

• Feel blocked or frustrated when writing
• Compose simplistic, unorganized writings
• Struggle to spell
• Have messy handwriting
• Rush through assignments
• Love to talk, but hate to write

Every educational therapy plan begins by learning from the expert on your child: you. We conduct educational assessments as needed and review any prior evaluations to pinpoint each student’s strengths and weaknesses. From this profile and input from the child and caregivers, we establish personalized goals and plans. We monitor progress towards these goals, celebrating achievements along the way and adjusting interventions as necessary to ensure ongoing improvement. We collaborate with parents and teachers, sharing regular progress updates and working together to create supportive learning environments at home and school.

In educational therapy, the connection between the child and educational therapist is paramount. We prioritize mutual respect and understanding, deeply valuing the child's unique perspective and emotions. Our approach includes engaging, child-centered activities such as play, movement, humor, choice, and storytelling. This method is particularly transformative for children who have felt disengaged, misunderstood, or even hopeless in traditional school settings. Our goal is for every family to feel supported and empowered, knowing they have a trusted partner dedicated to their child's well-being and success.

We love involving students in problem-solving to enhance their critical thinking and self-confidence. We focus on effort and improvement, so students can see how they’re learning and growing in every session. We celebrate their progress along the way, creating opportunities for them to see firsthand how incremental improvements lead to enduring change.