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Elisabeth Laatsch

Certified Orton-Gillingham Teacher; Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist; Parent Coach


Rate: Contact For Rate Available For: Private Tutoring, Online

Missoula, Montana

Hello! I am Elisabeth, owner of Intentional Learning Services in Missoula, Montana supporting learners who require an Orton-Gillingham approach to gain foundational skills in literacy. After 15 years working in various public schools with various roles, I have opened my own private practice focusing on 1:1 Orton-Gillingham instruction, parent education and coaching, and special education consulting in-person and virtually.

Experience :

  • -Special education teacher (8 years) in various public schools in Montana and Cherry Creek School District (Colorado)
  • -1st grade teacher (2 years)- Houston, TX
  • -Academic Interventionist - (5 years) Cherry Creek School District (Colorado)
  • -Founder and owner of Intentional Learning Services (6 years) providing Orton-Gillingham instruction, parent coaching/guidance, and special education consulting (in-person and remotely)

Education :

  • B.A Elementary Education - University of Montana
  • M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction with Special Education emphasis - University of Montana

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

  • - Orton-Gillingham Certification (A-OGA) set for 12/2025.
  • -Orton-Gillingham trained through IMSE and OGA (100+ hours)
  • -Dyslexia Advocate Certification Program ~ Dyslexia Training Institute
  • -Special Education Advocate Certification - Wrightslaw
  • -LETRS trained
  • -Wilson trained

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Phone: (406)880-4381

Email: info@intentionallearner.com

Address:
102 Apple House Ln


Availability

8am to 5pm - Monday through Thursday - can be in person at the Missoula, MT office or online via Zoom; 1 hr. student sessions (OG) 8am to 5pm - Monday through Friday - nationwide via Zoom or Google Meet; Parent Coaching (special education guidance, referral for evaluation advice, IEP review and recommendations, etc) - billed hourly.