Specialized Language Development Center

The SLD Center, a community resource of West Michigan, is committed to bringing the power of reading, writing, and spelling to all individuals with dyslexia or other unique learning styles, enabling them to achieve their full potential

That all individuals when given the correct tools and instruction can achieve great success and achieve their full potential.
Our philosophy is simple. One student, with one tutor, taking one step at a time, leads to success through lifelong language skills.

Since 1974 Specialized Language Development (SLD) Center has been helping children achieve success, often for the first time.
The SLD Center continues to pursue and maintain the highest standards for its providers and services. We utilize our resources to the fullest by collaborating with individuals, schools, universities, corporations, foundations, United Way, and other non-profit organizations in order to provide:

• Comprehensive assessment and evaluation for individuals to identify their learning style and educational needs;
• One-to-one multisensory tutoring based on the Orton-Gillingham approach to all who need this service;
• Resources, seminars and consultations to support and inform the community about the needs of students with dyslexia and other unique learning styles;
• Training for educators, tutors, and parents in a variety of specialized language instructional approaches including SLD developed Phonics Fundamentals©, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.

Community Ambassadors, Special Events including Gala, Wine Fest, Golf Outing. Community Workshops, One-to-One tutoring after 32 hrs of training.