Ladder Learning Services LLC

See it. Say it. Hear it. Write it. ✏️️

If you’ve noticed “Orton-Gillingham” or “Barton” on our page, you might be wondering: What does that mean for my child?

Orton-Gillingham is an approach to teaching reading and spelling that’s especially helpful for students with dyslexia. Here’s what it looks like:

Multisensory learning: Students connect letters and sounds through seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing.

Step-by-step instruction: Skills build from simple to more complex, with clear explanations and practice along the way.

Teaching that responds to your child: Tutors check understanding and adjust instruction, giving students time and support to build a strong foundation.

The Barton Reading and Spelling System is one structured program based on Orton-Gillingham principles, that’s why you’ll see us mention both!

At Ladder Learning Services, we help students build reading skills and confidence, one step at a time.

Wondering where to start? Let’s talk about your child’s needs.
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Six weeks into the school year... how's it really going?

By now, most parents have a pretty good read on how things are going. If reading still feels like a daily battle, or math homework ends in tears more nights than not, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone.

Learning gaps are easier to close when you catch them early. That's why Ladder Learning Services offers 1:1 tutoring designed around how your child learns, grounded in the time-tested Orton-Gillingham approach.

If this school year is already feeling harder than it should, let's talk.

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What do a filmmaker, an actress, an entertainer, and a boxing legend have in common? They all struggled to read.

Steven Spielberg wasn't diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 60 years old, well after he'd already changed the film industry forever. Keira Knightley was diagnosed at just 6, and found her outlet in acting. Whoopi Goldberg didn't learn she had dyslexia until adulthood, and she's since become one of the few performers to win an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony. And Muhammad Ali spoke openly about his struggles with reading at a time when learning differences like dyslexia were rarely diagnosed or understood.

None of them let it stop them. And with the right support, none of our kids have to either.

At Ladder Learning Services, we help students build real reading confidence using proven, personalized methods. If your child is struggling, know this: it's not a reflection of their intelligence, and it doesn't have to define their story.

Director. Actress. Icon. Champion. Four incredible people, all shaped by learning challenges most of us never see.

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Big news for Louisiana families! Ladder Learning Services now accepts LA-GATOR funds, families can get reimbursed for part time tutoring services with our team.

We offer virtual, one on one support in reading and literacy using the Orton-Gillingham and Barton methods, plus math help for elementary through high school students.

Ready to learn how it works? Send us a message or reach out at [email protected]

Attention New Hampshire families! 📌 Ladder Learning Services is now an approved vendor for the New Hampshire Education Freedom Account fund!

That means your EFA funds can go toward part time, one on one tutoring with our specialists, all delivered virtually so your student can learn from anywhere in the state.

We offer support in reading and literacy using the Orton-Gillingham and Barton methods, plus math help for elementary through high school students.

Ready to get started? Send us a message or reach out at [email protected]

We’re a few weeks into the school year… and now that the newness has worn off, you may be starting to notice how reading is really going.

Maybe reading homework has become a battle. Maybe your child is guessing at words, avoiding reading altogether, or taking much longer than their classmates to get through an assignment.

These struggles don’t mean your child isn’t trying. Sometimes, they’re a sign that they need reading instruction that works differently for the way they learn.

At Ladder Learning Services, our Orton-Gillingham and Barton-trained tutors provide evidence-based, individualized virtual tutoring designed to help struggling readers build skills and confidence.

💬 Send us a message. We’d be happy to talk through what you’re noticing and whether tutoring might be a good fit.

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Attention Alabama families! Ladder Learning Services now accepts CHOOSE Act funds for part time tutoring with our team!

We offer virtual, one on one support in reading and literacy using the Orton-Gillingham and Barton methods, plus math help for elementary through high school students, delivered from anywhere in the state.

Ready to get started? Send us a message or reach out at [email protected]

We're so excited to share that Ladder Learning Services is now an approved provider through Step Up For Students, Florida's Education Savings Account program!

If your family has Step Up funding through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, PEP, or FES-UA, you can now use it toward part time tutoring with our team. We specialize in the Orton-Gillingham and Barton methods for reading intervention, along with math support, for students from elementary through high school, all delivered virtually so your child can learn from home.

To get started, simply search "Ladder Learning Services" in the Step Up For Students marketplace and select us as your provider. Not sure how your scholarship funds work or want to talk through the right plan for your student? Send us a message, we're happy to walk you through it.

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What if understanding the brain could change how we support struggling readers? 🧠📚

Join the International Dyslexia Association – Upper Midwest Branch for a FREE webinar with Dr. Liz Adams, board-certified neuropsychologist and Founder & CEO of Minnesota Neuropsychology.

Inside the Reading Brain: A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Dyslexia and Effective Intervention

Drawing on more than 19 years of experience working with learning differences, Dr. Adams will explore dyslexia through the lens of neuropsychology and connect what we know about the reading brain to effective support and intervention.

Whether you're an educator, parent, tutor, specialist, advocate, or future educator, this is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of dyslexia and the learners you support.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM Central

🔗 Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zETR0GRtRciJStyJe5DQAg

Student Spotlight: Congratulations, P.!

We're so proud to celebrate P. from Washington for completing Barton Reading & Spelling Book 4 with his tutor, Christine! 📚⭐

Learning to read takes hard work, perseverance, and confidence and P. has shown all three every step of the way. His dedication and positive attitude have helped him reach this exciting milestone, and we can't wait to see all he accomplishes as he continues his literacy journey.

Way to go, P.! We're cheering you on every step of the way!