Dyslexia Tutors Needed

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is looking for community members interested in becoming Orton Gillingham Dyslexia tutors! Below is a brief overview of the program.

• Timeframe: Lecture will start at the end of September with Practicum ending in July (10 months). 

• Training Eligibility: To be eligible for training, the following needs to be submitted: Resume, Proof of degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s), 2 letters of recommendation.

•  Lecture Classes:  The lecture part of the tutoring program consists of two days at the Children’s Dyslexia Center in Madison (15 Hours, total), 7.5-8 Days in Dubuque (60 Hours, total), Location TBD 

  • Any class missed will need to be made up in Madison

• Practicum: Tutors to give 100 Lessons of 50 minutes each

  • Tutor 2 children, twice a week, for 50 minutes per session (Location and Time TBD)

  • Observed 10 times, 7 remotely and 3 in person 

• Certification: Tutors will receive certification upon completion of the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council accredited program. 

  • Must maintain 85% grade average on all work. 

Tutors will receive training through a reverse scholarship that provides a no interest loan. That loan will be forgiven upon successful completion of the program and service for 2 years as a paid Dyslexia tutor through this program. If interested please complete form below by September 1, 2023. We will follow up with you with additional information. If you have any questions please contact kelly@dbqfoundation.org.