Our Literacy Intervention Model
The INW Dyslexia Alliance offers one on one structured sessions that help clients with dyslexia improve skills in reading, spelling, and writing using the Wilson Reading System. This evidence-based reading instruction is an Orton-Gillingham method that meets students where they’re at and walks through intervention at their pace. Sign up today!
We Offer
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Out Literacy Specialists use the Wilson Reading System to guide your student through two 30-minute structured sessions each week. This evidence-based reading instruction is an Orton-Gillingham method focused on improving skills in reading, spelling, and writing.
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Intervention throughout the week is an important part of helping your student progress. To make a significant gain in literacy, two sessions are recommended each week. Typically, students require 18-36 months to achieve significant progress.
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This supports families of all income levels. We suggest a donation between $55-$65 per literacy intervention session. This covers the operating costs and pays back into the Client Assistance Fund (CAF). If you are not in a position to give the suggested donation, we ask you give what you can. The CAF - built up by donors, grantees and fundraisers - is an instrumental part of providing financial assistance to families.
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A dyslexia diagnosis or a specific learning disability (SLD) from school related to reading is required to receive intervention through the INW Dyslexia Alliance for the following reasons:
We want to embrace the term dyslexia and not have it be a point of a shame.
We are a dyslexia focused nonprofit so this helps ensure the clients we serve have that specific challenge.
The specific O-G intervention we provide is created for clients with dyslexia.
Learn more about our evaluations service
Contact us to learn more about how to seek an SLD from your school
Accessible Support for Every Child
With our 'Donate what you can' system, we ensure that financial barriers don't stop families from getting the help they need. Our Client Assistance Fund offers partial scholarships to families requiring financial assistance, helping children access the necessary tools and resources for success. By supporting these children and their families, we strengthen our community for everyone.
“Many of the students I work with are extremely bright, have high verbal acuity, and are such a joy. I love seeing my students thrive and become empowered once they connect with reading. Helping a child unlock their potential and see the world of literature come to life is an incredible experience!”
— Michelle Gibson, Literacy Director and Co-Founder of the INW Dyslexia Alliance, Founder and Director of the Cedar Literacy Center
Meet the Team
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Michelle is a WA state certified teacher with endorsements in K-8 Elementary Education, K-12 Reading and K-12 English as a Second Language. She is the founder and director of the Cedar Literacy Center where she serves students and families that are navigating dyslexia in their school experience.
Michelle has worked in the field of education for more than twenty years using Orton-Gillingham/structured literacy methods.
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Karen is a K-8 Certified teacher with a Special Education Endorsement who has 10 years of experience as a classroom teacher and in classroom support roles.
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Kelli holds a Washington Teaching Certificate and has 8 years of teaching experience. She graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with an Elementary Education degree.
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