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Chicago • Two in-person learning centers

Dyslexia Tutoring in Chicago That Builds Skills and Confidence

Personalized, structured literacy tutoring for students with dyslexia and other learning differences at our Evanston and Lincoln Park centers.

  • Small-group and 1:1 tutoring
  • Expert intervention specialists
  • Monthly documented progress
  • Two Chicago-area locations
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Cover of the Johns Hopkins efficacy study of Redwood Literacy's reading intervention services

RESEARCH PARTNER

STUDENTS SERVED SINCE 2018

3,500 across 22 states
National Student Support Accelerator tutoring quality badge, 2025 to 2028

STANFORD UNIVERSITY'S DESIGN BADGE AWARD

Redwood is not a general tutoring center. Built by educators and parents of dyslexic learners, Redwood has focused on literacy intervention since 2018. Licensed educators with advanced training in structured literacy use data to adjust instruction, document progress and help Chicago-area students build lasting reading and writing skills.

Choose the location that works for your family

Two Chicago-Area Learning Centers

Both centers offer the same specialized Redwood approach. Pick the location that makes consistent support easiest.

Sherman Pl Evanston Formerly Rogers Park Redwood Literacy
Evanston • formerly Rogers Park

Evanston Learning Center

1315 Sherman Pl
Evanston, IL 60201

A convenient North Shore home for Redwood's long-standing Rogers Park/Evanston community.

N Clark St W Belden Ave Lincoln Park Redwood Literacy
Chicago • Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Learning Center

2324 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Specialized in-person tutoring in a central Chicago neighborhood.

Two ways to work with Redwood

The Right Level of Support for Your Student

We will help you choose the setting that best fits your student's learning profile, goals, and confidence.

Small-Group Reading Tutoring

Students learn alongside peers with similar profiles in a structured, encouraging environment led by an expert intervention specialist.

  • Explicit structured literacy instruction
  • Thoughtfully matched learning groups
  • Consistent practice and community

One-on-One Tutoring

Individualized instruction moves at your student's pace and targets the skills that will make the greatest difference.

  • Highly personalized lesson planning
  • Focused work on specific skill needs
  • Data-guided adjustments over time
91%
of Rogers Park/Evanston students showed raw score and composite growth In one school year, as measured by DIBELS.

Chicago-area family reviews

Families See the Difference

Parents consistently describe knowledgeable tutors, meaningful reading growth, stronger confidence and clear communication. Redwood’s Evanston profile, its longest-standing Chicago-area program, has 57 five-star reviews.

★★★★★

57 5-Star Reviews

Read recent feedback from families about student progress and their experience with Redwood.

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Why families choose Redwood

Specialized Support You Can See Working

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Individualized plan

Instruction starts with your student's current skills, goals, and learning profile.

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Expert specialists

Students work with educators experienced in dyslexia and structured literacy.

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Visible progress

Monthly documentation helps families understand growth and next steps.

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Confident learners

Warm, strengths-based support helps students build skills without losing their spark.

Questions families ask

Chicago Tutoring FAQs

Do you offer online tutoring as well?

Yes. Redwood offers live online one-on-one and small-group structured literacy tutoring. Students receive targeted instruction, progress monitoring and the same specialist expertise available through Redwood’s in-person programs.

Do you provide dyslexia assessments and reading screeners?

Yes. Redwood offers in-person screeners and reading assessments in Chicago, along with online assessment options. Families receive standardized data, clear findings and practical recommendations that can guide tutoring and school conversations.

What credentials do Redwood tutors have?

Redwood instructors are licensed educators with advanced training in structured literacy and intervention for dyslexia, dysgraphia and related learning differences. The Chicago team includes Wilson Reading System® certified and trained specialists, reading specialists, learning behavior specialists and early-childhood certified educators.

How do small groups work and why are they effective?

Students are intentionally matched with peers who have similar learning profiles. The small format allows the specialist to target individual skill gaps, provide direct feedback and build in frequent practice, while students gain confidence from learning alongside peers facing similar challenges.

What evidence-based approaches does Redwood use?

Redwood does not force every student into one program. Specialists combine evidence-based approaches according to each student’s learning profile, skill gaps and response to instruction. A plan may draw from Wilson Reading System®, SPELL-Links™ and Writing Our World®, with progress data guiding what changes next. The result is truly individualized structured literacy rather than the same preset sequence for every student.

How do we choose between small-group, one-on-one and online tutoring?

Small groups combine targeted instruction with peer support, while one-on-one tutoring offers the most individualized pacing and focus. Online tutoring can provide either format with more scheduling flexibility. Book a consult call to get clarity on the setting and level of support that best match your student.

Let's Find the Right Chicago Tutoring Fit

Talk with our team about your student's needs, preferred location, and whether small-group or one-on-one support makes the most sense.

Redwood Literacy • Specialized tutoring for students with dyslexia and other learning differences