Empowering Parents in Special Education (Stress-Free IEP)

Navigating the realm of special education can be daunting for parents as they seek to ensure the best possible support for their children. This show draws insights from Daniela Feldhausen, founder and instructor at Kids Up Reading Tutors, who transitioned from a legal career to teaching dyslexic students. Her unique approach underscores the need for specialized reading interventions that can transform learning outcomes for children with learning differences.

About the Author

Daniela Feldhausen is the founder of Kids Up Reading Tutors. A former attorney with a master’s degree in special education, she has extensive training in Structured Literacy, the Science of Reading, and Orton-Gillingham–based instruction. Her team evaluates each student’s reading and spelling skills, creates an individualized Structured Literacy Plan, and provides the one-on-one tutoring needed to carry it out.  

What sets Kids Up Reading Tutors apart?

1. Evaluation and Structured Literacy Plan 

   1. Evidence-based instruction with Orton-Gillingham+

   2. Data-driven systematic, explicit instruction

   3. For all learners, with or without dyslexia/dysgraphia

   
   

2. Kids & teens in grades 1-12 get caught up ASAP

   1. Customized, 1-on-1 sessions with a dedicated tutor

   2. High-dosage tutoring (2-5x/week) via Zoom

   3. Focused, with an end in sight (not endless tutoring & investment)

   
   

3. Flexible scheduling

   1. 45/60 minute sessions

   2. Daytime/evenings/weekends/summer

   3. Team of tutors; switch tutors if needed for schedule changes

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