Orton Reads a Gnu and So Can You!
Some children struggle to learn to read, spell, and write. Studies have shown that 74% of poor readers in the third grade remain poor readers in the ninth grade. Without specialized instruction, these children may not read, spell, and write at a level which would allow them to reach their highest potential. The Achieve Center’s new reading program, Orton Reads a Gnu and So Can You! will assist a child to learn:
Orton-Gillingham is an approach not a program. It is an evidence-based, scientifically researched approach to help children and adults with dyslexia learn to read and spell. Orton-Gillingham is:
With one year of instruction, a child may grow one academic grade.
The Orton Reads a Gnu and So Can You! program requires a minimum of a 3 month commitment with once to twice weekly 1 hour sessions. The requirement is made so the participants can have an opportunity to develop the skills and proficiency necessary for further skills and acquisition.
Some children struggle to learn to read, spell, and write. Studies have shown that 74% of poor readers in the third grade remain poor readers in the ninth grade. Without specialized instruction, these children may not read, spell, and write at a level which would allow them to reach their highest potential. The Achieve Center’s new reading program, Orton Reads a Gnu and So Can You! will assist a child to learn:
- The rules of the English language which direct the spelling and pronunciation of words
- To break words down visually to syllables and sounds to be able to read the word
- To break words down orally into syllables and sounds to spell the word
- Fluency and automaticity at the word level
- Continuous text fluency and composition
Orton-Gillingham is an approach not a program. It is an evidence-based, scientifically researched approach to help children and adults with dyslexia learn to read and spell. Orton-Gillingham is:
- Diagnostic and prescriptive
- Individualized
- Explicit
- Systematic and structured
- Sequential and cumulative
- Multi-sensory
- An approach that will help develop linguistic competence
With one year of instruction, a child may grow one academic grade.
The Orton Reads a Gnu and So Can You! program requires a minimum of a 3 month commitment with once to twice weekly 1 hour sessions. The requirement is made so the participants can have an opportunity to develop the skills and proficiency necessary for further skills and acquisition.