What Credentials or Training Should a Reading or Learning Specialist Have?

When parents search for a tutor or specialist, they want someone who truly understands how kids learn. At the Stern Center for Language and Learning, instructors aren’t just passionate—they are highly trained in evidence-based methods for reading, writing, and learning challenges.

A qualified specialist should have training in structured literacy approaches, knowledge of dyslexia, and experience using research-backed strategies like the science of reading. Stern Center educators meet all these standards and continually update their skills, ensuring students receive instruction that is effective, personalized, and grounded in decades of expertise.