Start Here: Reading Help in the Willamette Valley
If your child is struggling to read, you are not alone.
Many bright students struggle because they were not taught in a way that matches how the brain learns to read.
At Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center, we provide clear answers and structured solutions.
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You may want an academic evaluation if your child:
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Avoids reading
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Guesses at words
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Struggles with spelling
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Has slow or effortful reading
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Has an IEP but limited progress
Our comprehensive academic evaluations assess:
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Phonemic awareness
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Decoding
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Fluency
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Spelling
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Reading comprehension
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Written expression
You will leave with:
✔ Clear data
✔ A written report
✔ Actionable next steps
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Step 1: Do You Need Testing?
Step 2: Structured Literacy Tutoring
Our tutoring is:
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Explicit
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Systematic
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Aligned to the Science of Reading
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Delivered in 1:1 or small group format
We focus on building the foundation — not compensating around it.
Students gain:
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Strong decoding skills
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Improved spelling
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Increased fluency
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Renewed confidence
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8 weeks of systematic, multisensory instruction begins to rewire the brain for literacy acquisition. 16 weeks of instruction shows measureable growth...
Step 3: IEP & School Guidance
We help families understand:
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Eligibility categories
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Reading goals
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Progress monitoring data
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Instructional alignment
You deserve clarity when navigating school systems.
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Serving Salem & Surrounding Communities
We work with families across the Willamette Valley seeking structured, research-aligned reading support.
Schedule a consultation to determine the right next step for your child.
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