Become a Dyslexia Tutor

Change the Trajectory of a Child’s Life

Children with dyslexia are bright, capable, and often misunderstood.

With the right instruction, they thrive.

At the Indianapolis Children’s Dyslexia Center, we train tutors to deliver structured, multisensory literacy instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach — the gold standard in teaching children with dyslexia to read, spell, and write.

If you want your work to matter deeply, this is that work.

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Why Become a Tutor With Us?

Free, Accredited Training

Our Tutor Training Program culminates in certification as a Dyslexia Practitioner 1.

Tuition is free
Nominal materials fee (~$200)
Scholarships may be available
IMSLEC-accredited program
Eligible to sit for the ALTA Certified Academic Language
Practitioner (CALP) exam

This is rigorous, research-based training that prepares you to deliver life-changing instruction.

Supervised Clinical Practicum

You will tutor two students individually in a one-on-one clinical setting under expert supervision.

You are mentored every step of the way, with constructive feedback to ensure you are delivering high-quality, research-based instruction.

No Teaching Experience Required

You do not need to be a teacher.

You need:

A bachelor’s degree (in any field)
Commitment to the school-year schedule
A desire to serve children
Willingness to learn and grow

Career changers, recent graduates, retirees, and professionals from all backgrounds are welcome.

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What Our Tutors Say...

“At every step of the way, I am mentored and given constructive feedback by exceptional trainers, so that I can be confident that I am delivering high quality instruction. It feels great to work as a team to make a real difference in the lives of the children we serve.”

Geoffrey, Tutor

Training includes:

At least 100 supervised practicum hours, structured seminars, observations of experienced tutors, assessments, formal evaluations, coursework, and readings. Hours may count toward teacher license renewal or an early literacy endorsement. Graduate credit may be available through Butler University.

What You Will Do as a Tutor:

Tutor children individually

Conduct 50-minute sessions twice per week per student
Develop individualized lesson plans
Follow a structured, multisensory instructional sequence
Receive ongoing mentoring and evaluation

Tutoring sessions follow the school-year schedule and are held at:

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 3:30 PM, 4:40 PM, or 5:50 PM

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Additional Benifits

Paid Opportunities

Paid part-time tutoring opportunities available after Level 1 completion - Must be arranged on your own.

Future Opportunities

Advanced training pathways available

Graduate credit may be available through Butler University

Teaching Professional Opportunities

Hours may apply toward teacher license renewal or early literacy endorsement

FAQ

1 / How long is the program?

The practicum follows the school-year schedule with built-in breaks.

2 / Is prior teaching experience required?

No. A bachelor’s degree in any field is the only prerequisite.

3 / Is this voluenteer or paid?

Tutor training is unpaid. After completing Level 1 certification, tutors serve as volunteer dyslexia tutors at the Center.

Because our tutoring is provided at no cost to families, we rely on the continued service of our trained tutors to ensure children receive consistent, high-quality instruction throughout the school year.

While there is no contractual timeline, we ask tutors to commit to ongoing service so that students can experience the stability and continuity that structured literacy requires.

Paid part-time tutoring opportunities may become available after completion of Level 1 training, depending on Center needs and availability.

Program Details at a Glance

Certification: Dyslexia Practitioner 1
Accreditation: IMSLEC
Credential Pathway: Eligible for ALTA CALP exam
Cost: Free tuition; approximately $200 materials fee
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree in any field
Deadline to Apply: May 1 - Annually

Take the Next Step

Step 1

Schedule a meeting with our Center Director to observe a lesson and learn more about the program.

Julie Bohannon
JBohannon@cdcinc.org
(317) 262-3115

Step 2

Submit your application, including:

• Evidence of a bachelor’s degree
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation (less than two years old)