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A Structured System of Reading Support and Success

At CALE, we know that supporting children with dyslexia and complex reading challenges takes more than quick fixes—it requires the right approach, the right tools, and the right expertise. That’s why our fully accredited Tutoring Center is built around the science of reading, with a deep commitment to structured literacy. We offer tutoring services at two convenient locations: Columbia and Boonville. Families may choose the location that best meets their needs and scheduling preferences.
Structured literacy breaks reading down into the essential skills—like sounds, patterns, word parts, and sentence structure—and teaches them step by step. This approach gives children the tools they need to sound out words, understand what they read, and feel more confident in the process.

All tutoring sessions are one-on-one, allowing us to provide individualized instruction tailored to each student's specific needs. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost $65 per session.
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"Thank you both for doing what you do! Reading is such a foundation for everything. Thank you for coming alongside me as a mother. Pulling some of the weight off my shoulders. I’m extremely grateful for what you’re doing. I hope you find great purpose in it."
—Happy Parent
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Sign Up Online for Tutoring

Step 1: Sign Up Online

Complete the adjacent form here on our website to get set up in our scheduling system. We offer tutoring services at two convenient locations: Columbia and Boonville. Families may choose the location that best meets their needs and scheduling preferences. We offer personalized tutoring services at two convenient locations:

Columbia Location:
CALE School
2201 W. Nifong Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203

Boonville Location:
State Fair Community College
701 3rd Street
Boonville, MO 65233

Families may choose the location that best fits their needs and schedule.

Step 2: Confirm Your Access

You’ll receive a confirmation email from us with access details to the scheduling system. This email will guide you through the next steps.

Step 3: Schedule Your First Session

During your child’s first session, we will complete an assessment to identify their strengths and areas for growth. The results guide us in targeting specific skills during future tutoring sessions.

Step 4: Scheduling Ongoing Sessions

You will use our easy scheduling system to select tutoring days and times that fit your family’s schedule. Each 50 minute session is one-on-one, so your child receives focused, individualized attention.
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FAQs About CALE's Tutoring Center

Tutoring sessions run throughout the school year and summer. Please note that we will pause sessions during holiday breaks. Availability can be viewed once you log into our system.​​

Yes, sessions are available in the summer. 

Yes! We are accredited by Cognia, and we can accept funding provided by the MO Scholars Program for tutoring services. You can find the directions to submit your name to the Herzog Foundation on our Tuition & Fees page.

Yes, we require you to sign up so that our tutors are prepared for your student! You will receive an email with instructions for how to sign into our scheduling system. Sessions must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance. Any session canceled with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as any missed session, will be charged the full session fee. Each session is $65.

No, you do not have to stay. But, if you choose to, we will give you a place to sit while your student is in their session.

You will be invoiced through our online system. You can pay through our tutoring portal, which can be paid online via credit card, ACH bank transfer, or you can bring us a check. ​

We work with all ages who need structured literacy support to build strong reading skills and confidence.

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