Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What ages are the students who are tutored at ESLEA?
A. Our typical client is the school age child from kindergarten to high school age. In addition we work with students who are as young as 3 years old, and with young adults and adults.
Q. When is tutoring available?
A. Instruction at ESLEA takes place in a variety of time frames and is available year-round.
School year: We conduct tutoring during the school year, for the most part in the after school hours. Children who are home-schooled, preschool children, as well as with others for whom the school day is the most appropriate time for instruction can be seen in our office. In addition, we are able to meet with some students in their schools for instruction during the school day.
Summer: We conduct intensive programming during the summer months. This instruction has proven to be a resounding success, as students are free of school concerns to focus on the skills being taught, remediated or enriched, and great gains are made and maintained. Students are usually seen for multiple hours for multiple days each week for 6 to 8 weeks, with appropriate flexibility. This model has been demonstrated to be a success over the six years that we have conducted the program.
Q. How is tutoring at ESLEA different from other popular tutoring agencies?
A. At ESLEA, the staff members are all certified in our fields. Our staff possesses expertise in a variety of areas; for example, learning disabilities, regular education, gifted education, and content areas instruction. We have the ability to consult with each other and work collaboratively. In addition we pursue continual training in a wide range of topics which reflect the needs of our students and directions in education and speech and language. Our instruction is in a one-to-one format, with diagnostic teaching which reacts to the student’s abilities and needs. One-to-one instruction is considered more effective than classroom or small group for students who experience difficulty. In many cases we are able to work together with classroom teachers to support the students.
Q. Will insurance cover these services?
A. Typically, insurance policies will only cover services provided by a licensed speech pathologist for individuals with diagnosed speech concerns. Insurance policies differs as to covered speech diagnoses. ESLEA is not a participating provider with any insurance company and does not bill any insurance company directly. We are happy to provide diagnosis and treatment codes, when appropriate, on your invoices to assist you in submitting for reimbursement. Payment is due for services rendered regardless of any insurance coverage or declination of coverage. ESLEA accepts payment by cash, check, MasterCard Visa, or Discover.
