Question 1

Does my child need a diagnosis before starting tutoring?

Accepted Answer

No, your child does not need to have a diagnosis of dyslexia or a specific learning disability in reading and writing before starting with Kids Up Reading Tutors.

Question 2

Do you work with kids who just missed reading instruction because of COVID?

Accepted Answer

Yes! About half of the kids we work with at Kids Up Reading Tutors have dyslexia. The other half just didn't get enough good reading instruction, often because of COVID.

Question 3

What age or grade is best to start tutoring?

Accepted Answer

Whenever you discover that your child is struggling with reading, that's the best time to start with Kids Up Reading Tutors. 1st grade is ideal, but it's never too late. Surprisingly, high schoolers often get caught up more quickly than elementary school kids.

Question 4

How often should my child have sessions?

Accepted Answer

We recommend 3–4 sessions per week for most students. This frequency helps your child build reading and spelling skills quickly without feeling overwhelmed. Our goal is fast progress and graduation, not years of slow-moving tutoring.

Question 5

What kind of training do your tutors have?

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Our tutors and leadership team are certified educators, speech-language pathologists, or linguists with deep expertise in how kids learn to read. Each is fully trained in the Science of Reading and the Orton-Gillingham approach—the gold standard for helping students with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

Question 6

How long will it take for my child to read fluently?

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It varies, but most students catch up in 4–9 months.

Question 7

Will my child or teen always have the same tutor?

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Yes, we match your child with a tutor based on their needs, personality, and schedule. Most students form strong bonds with their tutor and stay with the same one until they graduate.

Question 8

My child is getting an IEP. Won’t the Special Ed program at school teach them to read and spell?

Accepted Answer

Special Ed helps, but it rarely catches kids up without outside support. Ask your school how many kids actually graduate out of Special Ed reading at grade level. If the answer is 'not many,' Kids Up Reading Tutors can help.

Question 9

Will you work with my school's Special Ed Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes—we’re happy to collaborate with your school’s Special Education team.

Question 10

Do you work with homeschooling families?

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Absolutely! We love working with homeschooling families and provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help your child thrive and reach their goals.

Question 11

We're wondering whether Zoom will work for our child. Do you offer free trial lessons?

Accepted Answer

Kids Up Reading Tutors offers Our Zoom Guarantee for families who are wondering whether Zoom will work for their child. Try it out for a week. Love it, or it's on us. Simply try the lessons for a week. If you're not thrilled and decide to stop, we won't charge you for the week of lessons.

Question 12

How quickly can we expect to see measurable gains?

Accepted Answer

You'll start seeing progress remarkably soon after your first sessions with Kids Up Reading Tutors. Many parents report improvements within 2–3 weeks. The more frequently you do tutoring, the faster you'll see progress. Most students doing 3–4 sessions per week catch up in reading within 4–9 months, though spelling generally takes longer.

Question 13

How quickly can you onboard my student and get started?

Accepted Answer

Most students start tutoring within a week of the initial free 30-minute call and demo.

Question 14

How long is the minimum commitment? Do we have to sign up for 6 months or a year?

Accepted Answer

Kids Up Reading Tutors doesn't require long-term contracts. Stay as long as your child is benefiting. If you decide to leave early, just give two weeks' notice so we can transition your tutor to another student.

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