Reading Tutors in Des Moines, IA

Reading tutoring in Des Moines, in short

TaleemSquare offers live, one-to-one online reading tutoring for Des Moines students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Tutors follow the Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards and help children prepare for ISASP English language arts tests.

Each lesson is 45 minutes on Zoom with a shared whiteboard, scheduled in Central Time after school or at weekends. There's no commute, and plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Curriculum: Iowa standards
Lesson times: Central Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Reading and English in Des Moines schools

Standards: Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards
Tests your child may take: ISASP English language arts tests in Grades 3-11
Worth knowing in Iowa: Iowa law requires intensive reading support for students in kindergarten to Grade 3 who are identified as at risk.

Des Moines Public Schools is the largest school district in Iowa.

School systems serving Des Moines

Des Moines Public Schools

School year: Late August to late May or early June

Lessons scheduled in Central Time

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Skills and programs

Phonics Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Essay writing Dyslexia support ELA

Try the free reading test

Online one-to-one vs local options in Des Moines

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Central TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Reading tutoring in Des Moines: questions

Are your reading tutors based in Des Moines?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Des Moines families get one-to-one reading lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Central Time and follow the Iowa curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the Iowa English curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for ISASP English language arts tests?

Yes. Local tests include: ISASP English language arts tests in Grades 3-11. Tutors build the underlying reading skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a reading tutor in Des Moines cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Des Moines?

Lessons are scheduled in Central Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with Des Moines schools?

TaleemSquare has no partnership with any school or district in Des Moines. We tutor online, one-to-one, and lessons follow the Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards. Your child's own assignments keep each lesson in step with their class. Schools in Iowa usually run late August to late May or early June, and you can start lessons at any point in the year.