Reading Program

The Barton Reading and Spelling Program program is a remediation program that supports children and adults with reading and spelling difficulties, including dyslexia. It is available throughout the year, including the summer, in person or online.

• Tutoring is offered year-round, school year only (September to June), semester only, or summer only. Sessions consist of one-hour blocks, although within this time we are flexible to the needs of students (for example co-occurring with ADHD) therefore actual tutoring time will be less than one hour.
• Most students are tutored for one session weekly although we can offer two or more sessions weekly if requested, and tutors are available.
• Students progress through ‘Levels’ and master reading and spelling skills including decoding and strategies supporting their reading elsewhere.
• Students progress at their own pace and the tutor ensures the learning is retained before moving on to a new concept.
• Tutors may prepare weekly notes for the parent/guardian on what the student has been studying and their progress. A more thorough monthly review may be prepared as needed.
• Tutoring takes place one-on-one.
• In-person tutoring takes place at ‘hub’ sites which may be a school or a community location or the LDAPEI office.
• LDAPEI does not offer tutoring in individual homes.
• Tutors are either graduates from University Education programs, with a minimum B.Ed., and are certified and registered to teach on PEI, or possess the equivalent in experience and training.