Bryn Mawr
Lindamood-Bell Clinic
Address: 780 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 101, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 581-7411
Partial diagnostic evaluation and tutor utilizing the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process are offered at this site.
Havertown
Center for Alternative Learning
Address: 6 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: (610) 446-6126
Dr. Richard Cooper
Also has tutors available in other areas.
Lewistown
Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11 Community Ed Services, Lewistown Career Link
Address: MCIDC Plaza Bldg 58, 6395 State Route 103 North, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-4942 X109
Email: www.tiu11.org
Adult Basic Education: Free instruction is available for adults in the following areas:
Reading, Math, Computers, GEDŽ , Test Preparation, Open Computer Lab-WIN Lab, Health Care Prep, Transitions: College Prep
You can choose to learn in one or more of the following settings: one-on-one instruction through the Literacy Program, classroom instruction, or distance learning.
Adult Basic Education services are available at Mifflin County, Juniata County and Perry County locations.
Philadelphia
Center for Literacy
Address: 636 South 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: (215) 474-1235
Provide GED classes. Individuals must call to schedule an orientation appointment. Classes offered at over 120 locations in Philadelphia. Classes and books are free.
Community Learning Center
Address: 2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone: (215) 426-7940
URL: www.communitylearningcenter.org
CLC provides no-cost classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) Preparation. CLC also participates in the Commonwealth's Move Up initiative, PhillyWorks, and the College and Career Advancement Program (CCAP). Community Learning Center partners with PA CareerLink and is a PA WIN affiliate.
Community Women's Education Project
Address: 2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone: (215) 426-2200
URL: www.cwep.org
For over thirty years CWEP has served as a gateway to self-sufficiency for vulnerable adults who are facing the challenges of low literacy skills, learning disabilities and failure in school and work-often coupled with mental health issues and drug and alcohol use.
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Address: 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237
Phone: (215) 683-3213
URL: libwww.library.phila.gov/branches/LBPHProgServ.cfm
Students must have a certified disability to qualify for classes.
Philadelphia OIC Inc.
Address: 1231 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: (215) 236-7700
URL: www.philaoic.org
Provides literacy, ABE, GED, and pre-vocational instruction.
Programs Employing People
Address: 1200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19146-3119
Phone: (215) 389-4006
URL: www.pepservices.org
In addition to its basic mission of supplying day and employment supports to people with developmental disabilities, PEP also provides adult basic literacy and education programs.
Pittsburgh
AC-ACLD Adult Program
Address: 4900 Girard Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Phone: (412) 281-3877
Provides specialized skill development in reading, writing, verbal expression, math, etc. in a supportive learning atmosphere.
Pittsburgh Regional Group of PBIDA
Address: 2352 W. Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: (412) 635-5270
Pamela Swayne, Director can assist with information and referral.
West Philadelphia
PathWaysPA
Address: 3617 Lancaster Avenue, West Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 387-1470
URL: www.pathwayspa.org
Adult Basic Education and GED classes are offered year-round at various sites throughout the Philadelphia and Delaware Counties. To learn more about Philadelphia programs, please call 215-226-2600. For Delaware County programs, please call 610-543-5022. Family Literacy: PathWays PA is a founding member of Families That Work, providing family literacy services at 3617 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia. To learn more about Families That Work, please call 215-387-1470.
Williamsport
The Learning Center
Address: 19 E. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 321-3000
Services are free and include: one on one tutoring small group studies, math and writing assistance, a comprehensive computer lab, Family Literacy programs, English as a second language and Workplace skills programs.
Allentown
Nancy R. Ruhmel, M.Ed.
Address: 21 S. Lafayette Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 434-5808
Educational consultant and learning disabilitied specialist; PA certified special education teacher; certified Wilson Reading and Language Program (Levels 1 and 2) instructor providing services for children and adults.
Bryn Mawr
Center for Educational Services
Address: 14 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 610-527-4100
Center provides multisensory tutoring instructions to children and adults.
Child Study Institute
Address: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 610-527-5090
Jean Bay, M.Ed., Director,
Psychoeducational Services; A staff of reading and educational specialists who work with young children, junior and senior high school students, college students, and adults. Most trained in Orton-Gillingham.
Conestoga
Maryanne W. Hershey, MA
Address: 1170 Breneman Road, Conestoga, PA 17516
Phone: (717) 872-6306
Trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System. Works with all ages.
Doylestown
Nadia Penza
Address: 111 Homestead Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 489-2704
Certified in Wilson Reading Program who works with children and adults having significant difficulty with reading.
Cherie Watts-Broach, M.Ed.
Address: 183 Washington Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 345-1446
Email: edprep4u@msn.com
Educational therapist with Wilson and Orton-Gillingham training. Second office location: 1077 Rydal Road, Suite 300, Rydal, PA 19046 Phone: (267) 280-2561
Easton
Lear Educational Center
Address: 2013 Hay Terrace, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 252-0965
Patricia Lear
Certified Wilson Reading and language Instruction, reading assessments, Lindamood-Bell programs, tutoring and advocacy support.
Blanche Berman
Address: 820 Porter Street, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 252-6478
Reading specialist. Orton-Gillingham training. All ages, including adults.
Elkins Park
Mark Miller, Ed.M.
Address: 248 Glen Place, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: (215) 663-8932
Email: m.miller553@comcast.net
Reading therapy for children and adults. Masters in Psychology of Reading from Temple University. Extensive training in the Fernald technique, Language Experience approach and Orton-Gillingham method.
Gilbertsville
Diane O'Brien
Address: 104 Ammon Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA 19252
Phone: (484) 948-8163
Email: dsg423@comcast.net
Certified Level I Wilson Reading Tutor with certifications in Special Education and Elementary Education. Experienced in teaching children and adults.
Haverford
Fay Lawton, M.Ed.
Address: 3300 Darby Road, Haverford, PA 19041
Phone: (610) 896-1724
Certified reading specialist.
Jenkintown
A+ Tutoring Service, Inc.
Address: 505 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 886-9188
Daniel Ascher, M.Ed., tutor certified in Wilson Reading Program, offers services to children and adults with reading disabilities. Service is available throughout the Delaware Valley, in student's home, at student's school, or at one of our two offices.
Kintnersville
Cherie Watts-Broach, M.Ed.
Address: 3009 Winding Way, Kintnersville, PA 18930
Phone: (610) 346-8669
Educational therapist with Wilson and Orton-Gillingham training.
Lancaster
Margaret J. Kay, Ed.D.
Address: 2818 Lititz Pike , Lancaster, PA 17601-3322
Phone: (717) 569-6223
Email: MJK@MargaretKay.com
Individualized tutorials for children and adults with language-based learning disorders. Trained in Orton-Gillingham and related synthetic, phonetic direct instruction methodologies. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) also offered.
Langhorne
Melissa Austin
Address: 40 Hanover Court, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: (215) 504-7389
Fax: MAustin93@aol.com
Prescriptive teacher specializing in dyslexia with 10 years of experience; certified in special education and Wilson Language with training in Orton-Gillingham, Herman and Lindamood-Bell methods, offering one-on-one instruction to alternative learners of all ages in reading, spelling, writing, math and organization and study skills.
Malvern
Joyce Goodman, M.Ed.
Address: , Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 436-4043
Email: jgoodman415@comcast.net
Certified Academic Language Therapist and Orton-Gillingham instructor in reading/language arts. PA certified Special Education teacher with 30 years experience. Trained in the new Alphabetic Phonics method
Take Flight, Project Read Comprehension and Wilson. Works with all ages, including adults. Will travel to home or school.
Merion
Judith Mazer, M.Ed.
Address: 514 Manayunk Road, Merion, PA 19066
Phone: (610) 664-8236
Certified reading specialist with Orton-Gillingham training and Wilson certification. Works with children, adolescents and adults in reading, spelling, writing and study skills.
New Hope
Mae Sakharov, Ed.D.
Address: 9 Arden, Village 2 - #2, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 579-9400
Developmental learning specialist trained in Orton-Gillingham techniques, serving lower and central Bucks County area.
Penn Valley
Jean Zivitz
Address: 1331 Centennial Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072
Phone: (610) 667-8209
Certified Wilson Reading System trainer, level 1 and 2 certified. Trained in Preventing Academic Failure (Orton).
Philadelphia
Tutor Referral Services
Address: 243-Seven North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 928-5654
Contact: Barbara Einhorn
A group of tutors with expertise in reading, mathematics and all other academic subjects. Will work in all areas of Philadelphia and suburbs with all ages.
Carol Deppen
Address: 1922 Borbeck Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: (215) 742-4554
Reading specialist with Orton-Gillingham experience who works with all ages.
Ruth K. Haines, M.Ed.
Address: 242 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 389-3728
Email: RKHaines242@comcast.net
Educational consultant, special educator and reading specialist who provides educational testing, tutoring and counseling for children and adults. Trained in Lindamood-Bell, Orton and Wilson approaches of multisensory reading instruction.
Michael McCool
Address: 1333 Pine Street, 3rd Floor Front, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 893-9302
Reading specialist certified in Wilson Reading Program.
Plymouth Meeting
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County
Address: 531 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) 834-1040
Phone: 19462-1642
Linda Millison
Pottstown
YWCA Adult Literacy Center
Address: 315 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 323-1888
Sarah Jones
Spring House
The Reading Connection
Address: Bethlehem & Sumneytown Pikes, Spring House, PA 19477
Phone: (215) 283-0966
Nancy Jennings, trained in the Lindamood-Bell method for reading/spelling (auditory discrimination in depth) and for comprehension (visualizing and verbalizing). Educational and psychoeducational testing available. Works with children and adults of all ages.
West Chester
Joyce Goodman, M.Ed.
Address: 551 Franklin Way, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 436-4043
Email: jgoodman415@comcast.net
Certified Academic Language Therapist and Orton-Gillingham instructor in reading/language arts. PA certified Special Education teacher with 30 years experience. Trained in the new Alphabetic Phonics method
Take Flight, Project Read Comprehension and Wilson. Works with all ages, including adults. Will travel to home or school.
Graham Hudgings, MA
Address: 904 Sconnelltown Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 918-1909
Wilson certified tutor who offers assistance in reading, English, writing, math SAT preparation, organizational and study skills, and adult counseling.
Yardley
The Reading Connection
Address: 1790 Yardley-Langhorne Road, Heston Hall, Suite 108, Yardley, PA 19067
Phone: (215) 321-3889
Nancy Jennings, trained in the Lindamood-Bell method for reading/spelling (auditory discrimination in depth) and for comprehension (visualizing and verbalizing). Educational and psychoeducational testing available. Works with children and adults of all ages.
Beverly Colistra
Address: 1500 Page Drive, Yardley, PA 19067
Phone: (215) 369-0660
Tutor and learning disabilities specialist certified in the Wilson Reading Program who works with all ages.
