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Removing Barriers to Learning

Educational Therapy | Special Education Guidance

Dyslexia Intervention

Strategic Writing

Executive Function

IEP Coaching


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Educational Therapy | Special Education Guidance

Learning Essentials removes barriers to learning through Educational Therapy for students and Special Education Guidance for families. Together, we provide four core areas of support:

Dyslexia Intervention

Strategic Writing

Executive Function

IEP Coaching

For over 20 years, our certified team has provided educational therapy for students and special educational guidance for parents, helping families throughout the greater DC metro area—and remotely nationwide—remove barriers to learning and build confident, independent learners.

The Learning Essentials Difference

More than tutoring. More than advocacy.

Learning Essentials combines educational therapy with special education expertise to remove barriers to learning—helping students build essential skills while giving parents the knowledge and confidence to support their child’s success.

Educational Therapy That Builds Skills

Personalized support through dyslexia intervention, strategic writing, and executive function coaching to help students become confident, independent learners.

Special Education Guidance That Brings Clarity

Helping families understand evaluations, navigate the IEP process, and confidently advocate for the support their child needs.

A Bridge Between Home & School

Collaborating with families, schools, and outside professionals so everyone works toward the same goals.

Student-Centered. Strength-Based.

Every child has unique strengths. We meet students where they are, build on what they do well, and create individualized plans that help them grow with confidence.

More than tutoring. More than advocacy. We’re your partner in your child’s learning journey.

Think of us as your IEP interpreter, academic coach, and calm-in-the-chaos — all in one place.

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Educational Therapy

More than tutoring. Assessment-driven, evidence-based instruction targeting the root of reading, writing, and learning challenges.



Executive-Function Coaching

Systems for planning, organization, time management, and follow-through—so school (and home) feels less overwhelming.

Dyslexia Intervention (Orton-Gillingham)

Structured, multisensory Orton-Gillingham instruction to strengthen decoding, spelling, and fluent reading.



IEP Coaching

Prepare for meetings, decode evaluations, and walk in with a clear, confident plan and parent input statement.

Strategic Writing

Explicit, scaffolded instruction from sentences to paragraphs to essays—designed to increase clarity and confidence.



Brain Camp (EF Program)

A targeted executive function intensive helping students reset their systems for planning, note-taking, and study skills.

Not sure which service fits?


Book a free consult and we’ll decide together.

Why Families Trust Learning Essentials

Removing barriers to learning starts with understanding the whole child. We take the time to understand each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals so we can create a personalized path forward for both students and their families.

Educational Therapy & Special Education Expertise

Certified Educational Therapist, Educational Diagnostician, dyslexia intervention specialist, and experienced IEP Coach—all working together to support your child’s success.

Personalized Support

Individualized plans built around your child’s learning profile, strengths, and school expectations.

Collaborative Approach

We partner with families, schools, and outside professionals to provide consistent, connected support.

Trusted by Families

For more than 20 years, families have trusted Learning Essentials for expert guidance. Proudly serving Montgomery County, Maryland, in person and families nationwide through virtual support.

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Meet Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P

Meet Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P

Educational Therapist • Orton-Gillingham Practitioner • Educational Diagnostician • IEP Coach •
Host of The Special Ed Strategist® Podcast

For over two decades, I’ve sat on both sides of the IEP table—as a special educator, diagnostician, and mom. I help families translate dense evaluations into clear action, integrate structured literacy and executive function supports, and advocate for services that actually show up in the classroom.

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Not sure where to start?


“My child needs direct academic support.”

→ Educational Therapy & Academic Coaching

“I need help navigating IEPs & special education.”

→ IEP Coaching or take the $19 IEP Eligibility Course

“I want to learn on my own time.”

→ Listen to The Special Ed Strategist® Podcast

Learn While You Drive, Walk, or Wait
The Special Ed Strategist® Podcast gives bite-sized expert guidance for parents.


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