WHY BRAINSPRING?

Brainspring Learning Centers help students of all ages and skill levels become masters of learning with effective, fun, multisensory lessons. Our experienced tutors work with students in a one-on-one environment at each of the Learning Centers and online for effective reading instruction using our Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Structured Literacy programs. In addition to literacy intervention, our Learning Centers offer support in all areas of study.

  • CERTIFIED, ACCREDITED, AND CARING INSTRUCTORS

  • ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION

  • THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTISENSORY LEARNING

  • MASTERY OVER MEMORIZATION

  • BRAINSPRING MAKES LEARNING FUN

  • PRE-KTOGRADE12

    Pre-K to Grade 12

CERTIFIED, ACCREDITED, AND CARING INSTRUCTORS

All tutors are degreed professionals, many of whom have advanced degrees in education and years of teaching experience. All have an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the frustration many learners experience. To foster trust, confidence, and a safe environment, every student is paired exclusively with the same tutor. To effectively facilitate Brainspring’s reading curriculum, reading tutors are trained in the Orton Gillingham approach. All tutors are provided opportunities to pursue ongoing professional development.

importance of Orton-Gillingham

Well respected for over 75 years, but newly discovered by many, the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach is rooted in years of neurological, psychological and educational research. It was a combination of neuropsychiatrist Dr. Samuel T. Orton and education psychologist Anna Gillingham’s research that began the methodology that is today referred to as “Orton-Gillingham.” With the help of Bessie Stillman, a classroom teacher, the Orton-Gillingham instructional processes were developed.

As with anything that changes over time and in the hands of many, it is critical that programs using the label Orton-Gillingham retain all the non-negotiable elements of instruction without compromise or dilution. To that end, the most outstanding of these courses and programs have sought accreditation through organizations such as IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council), IDA (International Dyslexia Association) and/or AOGPE (Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners). Attending a workshop, a short course or simply reading books and manuals is not a sufficient or effective way to learn the breadth, depth and scope of knowledge necessary to successfully instruct students or adequately train teachers.

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  • TUTORING SERVICES

    Brainspring tutoring services are tailored to meet the needs of each student. Many programs use a multisensory approach for effective, productive learning. We provide one-on-one, structured tutoring programs in-person and online.

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  • Locations

    Find the Brainspring Learning Center near you to enroll your student in one of Brainspring’s one-on-one multisensory tutoring programs today. We also offer online tutoring. Call 800-732-3211 to speak with a Brainspring team member.

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  • BRAINSPRING TUTORS

    The Brainspring Learning Centers Leadership Team is trained Orton Gillingham Dyslexia Specialists that have the passion and expertise to help lead the way to developing a strong learner.

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Tutoring FAQ

  • How long does a student need to attend tutoring?

  • What is Orton Gillingham?

  • What is multisensory learning?

  • Who will tutor my student?

  • Does the Brainspring multisensory learning approach help students with dyslexia?

  • What makes Brainspring different from other tutoring programs?

  • Can Brainspring help a student with homework?

  • Can Brainspring provide homeschooling support?

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“You know you’re on the right track when teachers are enthusiastically implementing what they have learned in the workshop and reporting terrific results! Firsthand training that includes skillful presentation, feedback and follow-up makes the difference.”

Lynda Theiler, District Liaison for Special Education

Lakota Schools, OH

“Our students showed remarkable progress and our MEAP state reading scores jumped from 56.2 to 82.5 after only 3 months of Phonics First® Academic Advantage On-site Tutoring. I would highly recommend it to any [urban] school wishing to make significant gains in student reading ability. No school should be without it!.”

Steve Christian, Assistant Principal

Fleming Elementary, Detroit, MI

“You know you’re on the right track when teachers are enthusiastically implementing what they have learned in the workshop and reporting terrific results! Firsthand training that includes skillful presentation, feedback and follow-up makes the difference.”

Lynda Theiler, District Liaison for Special Education

Lakota Schools, OH

“Our students showed remarkable progress and our MEAP state reading scores jumped from 56.2 to 82.5 after only 3 months of Phonics First® Academic Advantage On-site Tutoring. I would highly recommend it to any [urban] school wishing to make significant gains in student reading ability. No school should be without it!.”

Steve Christian, Assistant Principal

Fleming Elementary, Detroit, MI

“You know you’re on the right track when teachers are enthusiastically implementing what they have learned in the workshop and reporting terrific results! Firsthand training that includes skillful presentation, feedback and follow-up makes the difference.”

Lynda Theiler, District Liaison for Special Education

Lakota Schools, OH

“Our students showed remarkable progress and our MEAP state reading scores jumped from 56.2 to 82.5 after only 3 months of Phonics First® Academic Advantage On-site Tutoring. I would highly recommend it to any [urban] school wishing to make significant gains in student reading ability. No school should be without it!.”

Steve Christian, Assistant Principal

Fleming Elementary, Detroit, MI