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Individual Lessons
Vermont Literacy Network's Individual Lessons are designed to provide tailored support for children in pre-kindergarten to third grade. These one-on-one, multisensory lessons go beyond traditional tutoring, offering a personalized intervention that targets specific phonological skills crucial for decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling). Whether your child is building foundational skills or building upon existing ones, our Individual Lessons create a supportive and dynamic environment for all students!
Give your child the supports that they need to be successful; book a FREE Initial Student Evaluation today!
Initial Student Evaluation
Before enrolling in Individual Lessons, all students must complete a FREE Initial Student Evaluation. This evaluation is a benchmark assessment to determine student strengths and growth areas. Data collected from the evaluation will be used to create instructional goals for Individual Lessons.
Throughout this evaluation, students will be assessed on their understanding of the following concepts: phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, identification of irregularly spelled high frequency words, decoding (reading), and encoding (writing).
Family Reports
After the completion of the Initial Student Evaluation, you will receive a family report that provides data on your child's key literacy skills such as phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, identification of irregularly spelled high-frequency words, decoding, and encoding. Each area will include a raw score, percentage correct, proficiency rating, and an explanation of the results to help you understand your child's current abilities. The report will also sets instructional goals and may offer additional comments and resources tailored to support your child's learning. Click the button below to see an example of what your child's family report may look like.
Virtual & In-Person Availability
At Vermont Literacy Network, we offer flexible scheduling options to fit your needs! You can choose between virtual and in-person lessons, depending on what works best for you and your child. Whether you choose virtual or in-person, we’re here to provide a positive and enriching learning experience. Let us know your preference and we’ll work with you to schedule lessons that fit your family’s needs!
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What Do Virtual Lessons Look Like?
Our virtual Individual Lessons offer a dynamic and engaging learning experience right from the comfort of your home. We understand a busy schedule and are here to provide your child with the tools and resources they need even through the screen! From a personalized virtual dashboard to access to a convenient virtual Lesson Kit sent directly to you, our virtual lessons are crafted to make learning exciting and effective for every student!
Virtual Lesson Dashboard
Each student has access to their own dashboard, where they can explore regularly updated expansion games and activities!
Virtual Lesson Kit
To support the virtual learning experience, we mail a Virtual Lesson Kit directly to your home. This kit includes all the materials your child will need for their lessons, so they’re fully prepared and can make the most of their time online.
Boddle Game Classroom
As part of our virtual lessons, students gain access to Vermont Literacy Network’s Boddle game classroom. This fun and interactive platform features monthly assignments and educational games that make learning enjoyable and help reinforce important skills in a playful way.
*** Receive 3 FREE Lessons ***
Register before September 15, and Vermont Literacy Network will give you credit for three FREE virtual lessons during your first month. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to get started with engaging and personalized learning while enjoying extra value. Secure your spot today and watch your child thrive!
Lessons Cycle of Intervention
Individual Lessons are designed to ensure each student receives personalized, effective interventions that address their unique literacy needs. Instructional goals are first determined using the data collected within the Initial Student Evaluation. Skill-targeted, multisensory instruction is then provided using a variety of methods to engage different learning preferences and reinforce the targeted skill. Formative assessments, or "Show What You Knows," are conducted regularly to monitor progress and adjust instructional methods as needed.
Application-based instruction allows students to apply what they've learned in practical contexts. This typically looks like reading targeted skill words within text or reinforcement through writing projects. After a couple of weeks, a summative assessment is administered to evaluate overall mastery of the skill. If a student successfully masters the skill, they may exit the lesson cycle, or if further support is needed, new instructional goals are set to continue their literacy development.
Growth Monitoring &
Family Communication
At Vermont Literacy Network, we prioritize transparent and consistent communication with families to best support our students! We truly believe that a parent is a child's first teacher.
Beginning in July 2024, Vermont Literacy Network will be introducing mandatory monthly conferences with families. These 20-minute, prescheduled meetings will provide an opportunity for conversations about your student's progress, emerging growth areas (if applicable), and achievements! During the conferences, teachers will present and review collected assessment data, discuss instructional strategies, and provide additional resources. This ensures that families are actively involved in their child's education and can provide valuable support at home!
*Please note that conferences may be requested at any time in addition to the soon-to-be-required monthly meeting. We are happy to talk with you about your child and their progress at your request!*
Tuition Rates & Billing
Vermont Literacy Network is committed to providing high-quality literacy programs at affordable rates to ensure that every student has access to the education they need. Although we do not currently offer scholarships for Individual Lessons, we hope to in the near future!
30-Minute
Individual Lessons
$35
60-Minute
Individual Lesson
$55
20-Minute Conference
$25
Billing occurs monthly for prepayment of the following month before the first. Invoices will be sent out to families via email roughly a week before the first of the month. Payment must be completed in full before lessons begin.
Available & Upcoming Schedules
Below you will find our available and upcoming schedules for Individual Lessons. Please note that these schedules are not updated daily. Lessons are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and some time slots may no longer be available by the time you reach out. If the listed times do not fit your schedule, contact us and we will do our best to find a solution that works for you and your family!