Specialist Tuition for Children
DAI has a range of specialist tuition services for children with dyslexia, e.g. individual tuition, weekly Workshops classes, summer schools. DAI tuition services are only available to current members of our Association.
Individual Tuition
The Dyslexia Association maintains a list of tutors nationwide who are willing to offer individual tuition. These are trained teachers who have also taken a course in teaching children and adults with dyslexia. It must be stressed that the Association’s lists are based solely on the educational qualifications of the teachers and is not a warranty in respect of any other matter whatever. The arrangement between student and teacher is a personal one and the Dyslexia Association does not accept liability in relation to this arrangement. In particular the Association is concerned that parents should be aware that the safety, well being and happiness of their child should be their first consideration in any arrangements they may enter into with a teacher.
The time, duration, frequency and location of tutorial sessions is agreed between client and teacher. Tutorials are paid for by the client directly to the tutor. The recommended fee for individual tuition is currently €35 (euros) per hour, though charges may vary. Tuition is usually given for one hour per week after school hours. Classes should be paid for in advance and missed classes are charged for unless sufficient notice is given.
Workshop Classes
DAI runs special out-of-school facilities, called Workshops, for students with Dyslexia in 32 locations around the country. Workshops provide appropriate specialist tuition in a small group setting. Each session lasts two hours. There are two terms in the year and the cost of tuition works out at approximately €400 per term. However, each workshop has its own requirements regarding payment of fees. Reduced rates are available for families on social welfare/low income.
Each student must have been assessed by a psychologist before enrolling (and diagnosed with dyslexia) and a copy of the assessment report must be made available to the Programme Co-ordinator at the time of application. There are usually waiting lists for a place in a Workshop, so it is advisable to get names on the list early.
Workshops are a community activity. They depend on the efforts of a voluntary Committee which organises and administers the local Branch. Parents of children receiving tuition are expected to support their Workshop by becoming involved in the work of the local Branch. Committee work, fund-raising, support to new parents, public awareness and lobbying for better services for children with dyslexia are some of the activities of branches.
For workshops outside of Dublin, you should contact the local Branch for enrolment details. A full list of contact people for all branches nationwide can be found in the Branches section of this website.
A pre-enrolment form to apply for a place in any of the Dublin workshops can be downloaded below.
Workshop PreEnrolment Form for Dublin Workshops (PDF Format)
Exam Preparation Course
DAI also runs Exam Preparation classes to help students sitting State exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate), depending on demand. These classes are offered by some branches and also in the national office in Suffolk Street in Dublin. The course generally consists of weekly sessions of two hours duration. The course covers the English syllabus, as well as on-going development of efficient reading, revision, note-taking and writing skills. This course runs from September to April of the exam year.
Junior Cert Exam Class – Brochure & Application Form
Leaving Cert Exam Class – Brochure & Application Form
One day workshops for Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. students are also run occasionally. See the Events section for details of upcoming one-day workshops for students.
Summer Schools
A few DAI branches run Summer Schools for students with dyslexia, usually in July or August each summer. These summer classes are similar to Workshops in that they offer small group tutorials in various aspects of literacy. Other activities are also offered, e.g. arts and crafts, drama, computers. For further details contact the national office or your local Branch.
Galway Branch Summer School – the Galway branch of the Dyslexia Association hope to run a summer school for one week in August (20th -24th August 2012) at the Lakeview School in Renmore, with classes in reading, spelling, writing, tutorials and computer skills. Age group 7 years and above. For further information contact 087 7588258.
Galway Summer Brochure 2012 (PDF format)
Galway Summer School Booking Form 2012 (PDF format)
Cork Branch Summer School – the Cork branch of the Dyslexia Association usually run a summer school for a week in July, at Scoil Mhuire Junior School, Sydney Place, Wellington Road, Cork. Classes are held in reading, spelling, games/physical activity, art and/or drama. Limited places available. For further information contact the Cork branch at 087 9831837.
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