We offer a few different types of evaluations, ranging from a preliminary dyslexia screening to a full academic assessment. 

Comprehensive evaluations begin with the completion of a client questionnaire and an initial parent consultation. After the evaluation is completed, we meet again to discuss the results and recommendations. Throughout the process, we work to understand your student's unique challenges and concerns and create a detailed developmental and educational history. Testing for younger children may be spread across several days. We use a variety of assessments to identify and measure various aspects of a student’s learning abilities and the sub-skills involved in reading.

Evaluation costs range from $250 to $1,100. Consultations start at $150/hour. Unfortunately, because READMontana is not a medical provider, our services are not covered by most insurance plans. Some Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be utilized to cover the cost so be sure to check the specific guidelines of your plan. We are happy to work out a payment plan with you if needed. 

Scholarship funds are available on a case-by-case basis to offset the cost of evaluations. Please contact us for an application.

Current tuition for one-on-one instruction is $550 per month. Small-group programs vary according to length. Contact us for more details and/or scholarship information. 

Specialized reading intervention for students with dyslexia is a long-term educational process. Lasting reading gains require regular instruction, consistent attendance, and a structured learning plan carried out over many months. Because bridging the reading gap is a marathon, not a sprint, we use monthly tuition rather than hourly billing.

Tuition supports more than the instructional time your child spends with a teacher. It covers lesson planning and preparation, progress monitoring, instructional materials, ongoing instructor training, family communication, and other activities that are essential to effective intervention. It also reserves your child's recurring instructional time each week, ensuring a dedicated place in our program.

Tuition also provides predictability for both families and our program. Families know exactly what to expect each month, even though some months may contain more scheduled lessons than others due to the calendar. This model allows us to maintain stable schedules and retain highly trained reading instructors, creating the trusted relationships and continuity that help students thrive.

Our goal is to guide students through the process of becoming confident, capable readers. Tuition supports the commitment, stability, and sense of community that make that transformation possible.

Our individualized instruction is structured, evidence-based, and tailored to each student's unique learning profile. Instructors are trained in the Orton–Gillingham approach, multisensory structured literacy (MSL), and other methods grounded in the latest reading science. Lessons are engaging and confidence-building, and we customize each student's curriculum using trusted programs like Barton Reading & Spelling, Wilson Reading System, Equipped for Reading Success, and other carefully selected resources. 

For students in grades 5–9 seeking a collaborative, structured alternative, our Lit Lab small-group programs draw on the Voyager Sopris REWARDS curriculum to strengthen decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and The Writing Revolution’s Hochman Method  to build skills in grammar, syntax, planning, and composition. Small-group instruction also fosters peer support, guided discussion, and self-advocacy, helping students build both academic skills and confidence.

At READMontana, every instructor is trained in evidence-based reading instruction and selected for their ability to connect with students in an empathetic, engaging, and supportive way. What makes our program unique is that we don’t work in isolation — each student benefits not only from their instructor, but also from the experience and oversight of our leadership team. 

We know that no two students learn in exactly the same way. If an approach isn’t working, we adjust. We also welcome parent input about what has (or hasn’t) worked in the past, so we can shape lessons even more intentionally. Our goal is always to create an instructional match that feels both effective and encouraging, helping your child build skills and confidence at the same time.

We enjoy working with clients of all ages! Because reading difficulties are most commonly identified in elementary school, the majority of our clients are ages 5-15. 

For students in their late teens, as well as adults, we also offer advisory services that focus on understanding their dyslexia- related strengths and weaknesses, and providing resources and tools to aid them in academics and the workplace.

While READMontana does not specifically provide math instruction, we are happy to discuss your student's individual challenges. Many students with dyslexia experience challenges with math in elementary and early middle school. These struggles are often less about mathematical ability and more about the language-related skills that math requires. Tasks like memorizing math facts, remembering multi-step procedures, or reading word problems can feel overwhelming—not because a child is “bad at math,” but because dyslexia affects memory, sequencing, and reading.

The reality is that quality dyslexia intervention involves more than the instructional time a student spends with an instructor. Behind every lesson at READMontana are activities such as planning, progress monitoring, instructor coaching, family support, and ongoing professional development. We also invest in programs and events to help students and families feel supported through their reading journey.

Tuition covers a portion of these costs, but it does not fully fund the level of support we believe students deserve. As a nonprofit organization, we can supplement tuition through grants and donations, allowing us to keep tuition more affordable, offer scholarships to families in need, and provide free educational resources and community programs.

Most importantly, being a nonprofit means our decisions are guided by mission rather than profit. Any surplus revenue is reinvested directly into programs, scholarships, staff development, and services that help more Montana students become successful readers.