Children learn to speak naturally by hearing oral language. The same is not true for reading. The brain must repurpose existing structures as it learns to read.
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. It is often misunderstood, and our schools are ill equipped to provide appropriate instruction for dyslexic students.
Without explicit and systematic phonics, many children won't ever learn to read very well.
Experts say, and the data shows, that some kids will learn to read despite the lack of effective instruction. Equity in education means that we do right by all children.
Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Asking the right questions helps. Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes, and for many parents, reading instruction sits right at the center of that choice. Reading is the gateway to everything else children learn. When it’s going well, school feels manageable. When it’s not, everything feels harder. The challenge is that nearly every school will say they “teach reading well.” So how c
The Orton-Gillingham Approach works for all students because it aligns with how the brain learns to read. We don't have to rely on philosophy or long-held beliefs about how to teach reading. We have decades of science to inform our instruction.
