The Centre for Literacy & Learning

The Centre for Literacy & Learning is a tutoring service for students in Grades 1 through 8 who are struggling with reading and writing development.  Many of our students have been diagnosed with a reading/writing disability or dyslexia, while others are primary-level students who are not naturally acquiring early literacy skills and are seen as being ‘at risk’. 

Our students typically love to listen to stories and they come from homes in which reading is valued. They are well-intentioned, motivated, and often very bright; however, they experience significant difficulty transforming printed symbols (letters) into a phonetic code.  We know that these children CAN learn to read – but they must be taught using programs that incorporate direct, explicit instruction, a step-by-step approach, and sufficient repetition and cumulative review.  

Our goal is to provide our students with Structured Literacy Intervention that focuses on improving their basic skill levels in:

• Phonological Awareness
• Phonics & Word Recognition
• Fluency
• Reading Comprehension
• Spelling & Written Expression

25+ years of serving clients in Oakville-Burlington and surrounding areas has shown us the power of evidence-based intervention for improving a child’s literacy skills, self-confidence, and belief in the capacity to overcome obstacles.  Our tutoring service can help unlock your child’s potential.