What Dyslexia Tutoring Program does

The Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) is a Baltimore, Maryland-based nonprofit organization that provides free, one-on-one tutoring to individuals with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. The organization delivers instruction using the evidence-based Orton-Gillingham approach through trained volunteer tutors, and supplements this core service with a summer camp program, college preparation support, and a Tutor Portal for volunteer management. All services are provided at no cost to eligible students from low-income and strategically under-invested communities.

DTP is 100% funded by charitable donations and operates on a community-led, volunteer-driven model. The organization recruits and trains volunteer tutors through its website, providing them with curriculum, supplies, and ongoing support. Prospective students and families apply directly via the website, complete an eligibility review, and are matched with volunteer tutors for in-person sessions in the Baltimore/Maryland region. DTP's marketing and awareness-building rely on word-of-mouth, social media presence (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), testimonials from current and former students and parents, and community events such as the annual Marcy Cup fundraiser.

There is no proprietary technology platform underlying the service; DTP is a service-based nonprofit whose differentiators are the removal of financial barriers, the use of the Orton-Gillingham methodology, and a sustained community of tutors, families, and former students built over 25+ years of operation. Leadership comprises Marcy K. Kolodny as Chief Executive Officer and Dalbin Osorio as Executive Director. No revenue figures, institutional donors, or financial disclosures are available.

Name

Dyslexia Tutoring Program

Legal name

Dyslexia Tutoring Program

Website

https://dyslexiatutoringprogram.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dyslexia Tutoring Program is a Baltimore-based nonprofit that provides free, one-on-one tutoring to dyslexic students from low-income communities using the Orton-Gillingham approach. The 100% donation-funded organization relies on trained volunteer tutors and also operates a summer camp and college preparation support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dyslexia & Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) Tutoring (EDANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multisensory Learning Programs & Curriculum for Dyslexia/LD (EDAKAJAL), Dyslexia & Reading Intervention Programs (EDAMAJAI), Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Dyslexia tutoring services
• Literacy instruction programs
• Learning disability support
• Volunteer tutoring programs
• Orton-Gillingham instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: DTP is 100% funded by charitable donations. All tutoring services are provided free of charge to eligible students from low-income and strategically under-invested communities. The organization does not charge for its programs and relies entirely on donor contributions to cover all operational costs including tutor training, supplies, and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dyslexia Tutoring Program provides free, one-on-one personalized tutoring to dyslexic and language-based learning-difference students using the Orton-Gillingham approach, delivered by trained volunteer tutors in the Baltimore/Maryland area. The organization supplements tutoring with a Summer Camp Program, College Preparation Support, and a Tutor Training Program, with all services funded entirely by charitable donations.

Product overview

The Dyslexia Tutoring Program (DTP) is a nonprofit organization providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring services for individuals with dyslexia. The core offering consists of direct tutoring instruction delivered by trained volunteer tutors, supplemented by summer camp programs, college preparation support, and an online Tutor Portal for volunteer management. All services are provided free of charge to eligible students, funded entirely by charitable donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-on-One Tutoring Services Free, personalized one-on-one instruction delivered by trained volunteer tutors using the Orton-Gillingham approach to help dyslexic individuals overcome reading and writing challenges; available to eligible students in the Baltimore/Maryland area.
• Summer Camp Program Residential summer camp in Maryland for dyslexic students offering opportunities to meet other dyslexic students from across the U.S., build confidence, and continue learning in a supportive environment.
• Tutor Training Program Training program that equips volunteer tutors with all the necessary instruction, supplies, and support to effectively tutor dyslexic students using the Orton-Gillingham methodology.
• College Preparation Support Support service assisting dyslexic students with college applications and academic readiness, including long-term tutoring that continues through high school graduation and into college preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 5 people (15-20% of population) affected by dyslexia - DTP provides free services to this underserved population in the Baltimore/Maryland area

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Network for GoodminorOthersNetwork for Good provides the event platform for DTP's annual Marcy Cup fundraising event. The 2026 Marcy Cup is hosted on the Network for Good platform (dyslexiatutoringprogram.networkforgood.com). This is a minor operational partnership for event management and donation processing.
• Kohn CreativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKohn Creative is credited as the website developer for DTP's website (dtpnow.org). This is a vendor relationship for website development and maintenance services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wilson Language Training: Provider of the Wilson Reading System, a structured-literacy program widely used for dyslexic students. Comparable to DTP through its use of systematic, multi-sensory structured literacy instruction for dyslexic learners, though Wilson primarily sells curriculum and training rather than direct tutoring services.
• The Lab School of Washington: Private K-12 school in Washington, D.C. serving students with learning differences including dyslexia. Comparable mission and structured-literacy methodology, though tuition-based and school-based rather than volunteer-tutoring-based like DTP.
• National Institute for Learning Development (NILD): Nonprofit that trains educators and therapists in research-based intervention techniques for students with learning disabilities including dyslexia. Closely comparable mission and educator-training model to DTP, though NILD focuses more on school-based intervention than volunteer tutoring.
• Neuhaus Education Center: Houston-based nonprofit providing professional development, teacher training, and student intervention in structured literacy/dyslexia. Comparable to DTP in its use of evidence-based literacy methodologies and focus on serving struggling readers, though Neuhaus operates more as a teacher-training organization than direct volunteer tutoring.
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: For-profit provider of one-on-one literacy instruction using proprietary sensory-cognitive methods. Directly comparable to DTP in serving dyslexic/learning-different students with intensive individualized tutoring, though it charges tuition and operates learning centers nationally.
• Landmark School: Private boarding/day school in Massachusetts exclusively serving students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Comparable to DTP in dedicated focus on dyslexic learners and use of structured literacy, though Landmark charges tuition and operates as a full-time school.

Broad incumbents

• Decoding Dyslexia: National network of parent-led grassroots movements advocating for dyslexic students. Comparable to DTP in the broader dyslexia-advocacy space and community-led model, though Decoding Dyslexia focuses on policy change rather than direct tutoring services.
• International Dyslexia Association (IDA): National nonprofit professional organization for dyslexia awareness, research, and advocacy. Comparable space to DTP but operates as an umbrella/advocacy body rather than a direct service provider; serves as a key certifying body for Orton-Gillingham practitioners who teach at DTP.

Others

• Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators: Professional credentialing body that certifies Orton-Gillingham practitioners and educators. Directly comparable to DTP through the shared Orton-Gillingham methodology that DTP's tutors are trained in; functions as an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Lexercise: Online dyslexia therapy platform providing one-on-one structured-literacy intervention via telehealth. Comparable to DTP in delivering individualized literacy intervention for dyslexic students, but operates digitally with a fee-based subscription model rather than in-person free volunteer tutoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dtp_baltimore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dyslexia-tutoring-program-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/dtp_baltimore
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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