| MDI instructors are professionally trained and supervised to the highest standards under the supervision of Fellows of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Through ongoing professional development, instructors stay current with Science of Reading research and continually enhance their teaching skills. |  |
For individuals with dyslexia to succeed in school, at work, and in their communities, they need instruction in reading, spelling, writing, and math that is specifically tailored to how they learn best.
Our Approach
Our instructors use the Orton-Gillingham Approach, a direct, sequential, structured, multi-sensory method aligned with Science of Reading research. Each lesson is individualized to meet your student’s specific needs in a one-on-one setting, with the goal of developing independent literacy skills.
Program Options
- In-person instruction at all five of our locations across Michigan
- Remote instruction available upon request
Invest in Your Student’s Success
- $480 per month for twice-weekly, one-hour sessions
Research consistently demonstrates that at least two one-hour sessions per week are necessary to see meaningful progress in reading for students with dyslexia. This frequency ensures adequate practice and reinforcement of skills while maintaining momentum in learning.
- One-time materials fee of $150 required at start
Ready to give your student the targeted support they need? Contact us to learn more about how our specialized instruction can make a difference.
- Early Pathways to Reading – $275-$375 (Includes 16-one hour lessons)
Offered at St. Clair location only: This unique program is designed for kindergarten, first, and second grade students who are experiencing difficulty with phonemic awareness and phonological processing. It utilizes a multi-sensory/hands-on approach to pre-reading and foundational reading skills. Instruction includes: formation of speech sounds, letter recognition, letter formation, sound/symbol relationship, blending sounds into words, and sight words.
- Achieve! Foundations for Early Reading Achievement $440 (Includes 16-one hour lessons)
July 7- 31, 2025, M-TH, 9:30-10:30 (DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND WILL BE BASED OFF OF INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS’ SCHEDULES)
Offered at Lansing location only: This unique summer program is designed for kindergarten, first, and second grade students who are experiencing difficulty with phonemic awareness and phonological processing. It utilizes a multi-sensory/hands-on approach to pre-reading and foundational reading skills. Instruction includes: formation of speech sounds, letter recognition, letter formation, sound/symbol relationship, blending sounds into words, and sight words. It differs from Early Pathways described above in that it is an intensive summer intervention occurring four times a week over a four week period.