Literacy Tutoring in Chicago
Our in-person learning center in the Rogers Park neighborhood began in 2018. Since then, we’ve grown into a multi-faceted organization that has supported thousands of students with dyslexia and other learning differences to thrive. Learn more about our in-person experiences below.
91%
of Rogers Park/Evanston students showed raw score and composite growth
In one school year as measured by DIBELS
Exploring with Purpose
Completely Individualized
Every Redwood student receives an individualized intervention plan built around their unique baseline, progress rate, and end goals. Not one learning journey is the same as another.
Led by Experts
Every journey is led by a highly-trained, empathetic instructor equipped with evidence-based programs made specifically for kids with learning differences. Your child doesn’t just get access to their instructor; they get access to a think tank of neurodivergent specialists.
Built Around Your Schedule
You pick the days and times your child meets with their online instructor. Best results are seen with longevity and consistency. A minimum dosage of twice-weekly sessions for at least three consecutive months is recommended to get started.
Results Oriented
Every month, you get a progress report that outlines which skills your child has mastered, which ones they are currently working on, and what is coming up. We hold ourselves accountable for ensuring that the results are documented and communicated.
PROVEN BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Recognized for Results
Johns Hopkins University Efficacy Study
Independent efficacy study of Redwood's reading intervention services
LXD Research: Research-Based Design
Meets ESSA Tier IV: Demonstrates a Rationale
LXD Research: Effectiveness Case Study
Students grew 29% above national
DIBELS® 8 expectations
Stanford NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge
National Student Support Accelerator, Stanford University
Year-Round Tutoring
Led by Redwood intervention specialists, our in-person learning centers are the perfect place to get your child plugged into a supportive community that is committed to their success. We offer after-school groups, before and after school 1-1 sessions, early literacy classes during the school day, and other school day options for homeschooled students. To get you can book a consult call with a literacy specialist or enroll directly online.
Understanding Your Student's Needs
Data is powerful. At Redwood, we administer reading assessments and dyslexia screeners to help families make important decisions about their child’s educational journey or advocate for additional services.
At Redwood's In-Person locations, We Offer:
20-Minute Academic Clarity Plan
Includes a DIBELS benchmark assessment and a child-specific roadmap for instruction. Each plan highlights strengths, areas of need, priority skills, progress monitoring measures, and a clear sequence of what to teach first and next—giving educators a targeted, actionable path to support student growth. This assessment usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
Feifer Assessment of Reading - Dyslexia Screening Form (FAR-SF):
The FAR-SF is a brief assessment designed to identify children at risk for developmental dyslexia by measuring the underlying processes of reading. This assessment will tell you the level of risk your child has of developing dyslexia and if it is high enough to warrant further assessment. It usually takes around 20 – 30 minutes.
Word Identification and Spelling Test (WIST):
The WIST is a norm-referenced assessment that assesses a student’s Word Identification, Spelling, and Sound Symbol Knowledge about their peers.
Gray Oral Reading Test - 5th Edition (GORT-5):
The GORT-5 is a norm-referenced assessment that assesses a student’s reading Fluency (rate & accuracy) and Comprehension about their peers
For Next Steps & Registration:
At Redwood, you can enroll in tutoring sessions directly via our registration form. If you have more questions before enrolling, please call us directly at (773)-825-0805, or book a consultation call with one of our literacy specialists.
2. Fill Out Our Registration Form
The registration form takes about 15 minutes to complete. You select the content area, programming model, price point, and schedule that works best for your family.
3. Match with an Instructor
Once your student has been matched with an instructor, you will receive a welcome email with your start date and details about what to expect on day 1!
4. Dive Into Sessions
Build your Redwood sessions into your family routine and watch your student soar.
Where are you located?
Our Chicago, IL locations are Evanston and Lincoln Park. However, our services can be accessed anywhere you are online.
Do you also offer online services?
Yes! All of our services are also offered online, anywhere with an internet connection, so we can work with any student regardless of their location. Visit our Online page to learn more.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Financial assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis by filling out our Financial Assistance Form.
Why Choose Redwood?
Redwood Literacy offers a unique blend of best-in-class intervention in a warm, welcoming environment that fosters academic growth and restores confidence. We’ve been serving students since 2018, both in-person and online, and every single Redwood student has made documented academic progress.
We Answer
Explore. Understand.
Overcome.
About Us
Why Redwood?
A team of intervention experts on a mission to help every neurodivergent learner discover their path of personal growth.
For schools
Online & In-Person Programs
Learn how Redwood can partner with your school to deliver high-quality intervention to students in your building who need it.
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ESA Approved
Approved provider for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in select states. Eligible families can use ESA funds for dyslexia testing, dysgraphia screening, and structured literacy tutoring.