Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Reading Retreat?
The Reading Retreat specializes in enhancing reading ability in PreK-3rd grade students of all performance levels. Our goal is not only for students to improve their reading skills but to also develop of love of reading.
Who is Mrs. Liang?
Allison Liang has served as a public school educator for 12 years. She taught for Broken Arrow Public Schools, Jenks Public Schools, and Bixby Public Schools. She has taught grades PreK-3rd. She received her bachelor’s in special education in 2009 and received her master’s in reading in 2013. She is certified in early childhood education, mild-moderate disabilities, severe/profound and multiple disabilities, and is a certified reading specialist. She spent four years teaching students with learning disabilities and has spent her last eight years teaching pre-k and kindergarten. Her passion has always been teaching students how to read and to love reading.
What services do you provide?
We offer individual tutoring sessions and small group tutoring sessions.
What’s the difference between small group and individual instructions?
An individual tutoring session is one on one instruction tailored to your child’s specific needs and skills.
Small group tutoring sessions also offer tailored instruction to students’ specific needs but in a setting of 2-4 students. The benefit of small group sessions is having peers to enjoy literacy based games and activities with.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday, time vary. We have additional hours in the summer and more hours coming soon! If you require a specific time, please do not hesitate to contact Allison and we can see if we are able to accommodate your needs.
Where are your services located?
We operate out of our home in the Bixby area.
What are your prices?
No contracts!! First assessment session is free.
Individual tutoring is $70/session.
Small group tutoring is $35.
Each session is approximately one hour in duration.
Payment is due upon the completion of each session. The Reading Retreat have the right to cancel your child’s next tutoring session or withhold their assessment until payment is received.
What is your cancellation policy?
BY STUDENT: We understand that schedule changes, illness and emergencies happen. If you are unable to attend the session please let us know ASAP. There are no cancellation fees, however any abuse or repeated use of the cancellation policy will be not be tolerated.
BY READING RETREAT: In case of emergencies and extreme circumstances, The Reading Retreat may have to cancel a session. You will be given notice as soon as possible if a cancellation were to occur.
LATE POLICY: No extra time will be added to the scheduled session to accommodate late students. You will still be charged the cost of the full session.
Who benefits from tutoring?
All students benefit from tutoring whether they are on level, below level, or above level. Every child can benefit from having additional time of personalized instruction. There’s only so much they can receive during the typical school day when sharing a classroom with many students.
What does a typical session provide?
Each session includes systematic and explicit instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics, vocabulary work, comprehension strategy instruction, writing, and spelling. These skills are taught using hands-on activities, multisensory techniques, literacy games, high interest books, and research based curriculum.
Will I know my child’s progress?
Yes! After the initial assessment session, we will provide a detailed overview of how your child is performing, our next steps, and helpful things to work on at home. Additionally, after every 4th session, you’ll receive a progress report.
What do parents do while students are receiving tutoring?
Students perform much better when their parents are not present. They tend to look to their parent for answers or help with instruction instead of focusing on the reading specialist. We ask that you drop them off or stay close by but unseen. Feel free to run an errand or two!
What are you doing about COVID-19?
The Reading Retreat will comply with all local ordinances and follow CDC guidelines and recommendations. Additionally, Mrs. Liang will be wear a mask upon request.
All desks, books, chairs and tables will be sanitized after each session to ensure the safety of everyone.