Top Books for Dyslexia Advocacy and Assessment
Parenting a child with dyslexia means wearing many hats. You may become an expert in dyslexia, interventions, special education laws and procedures, accommodations, and assessments….
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When Older Students Need Support with Alphabetic Knowledge
When I used to work for public schools, I noticed that assessments like letter identification or letter/sound correspondences were frequently only assessed during Kindergarten and…
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The Importance of Giving Corrective Feedback
When seeking tips for giving corrective feedback, think of the process as a form of on-the-spot, contingent teaching. You, the teacher asks questions, and assess…
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Taking a Closer Look at Spelling Errors: How a Spelling Assessment Can Inform Your Instruction
You will find most teachers of children with dyslexia are not fans of the weekly spelling test. Words arranged by theme or covering multiple spelling…
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Tips for Teaching Nonsense Words
What are nonsense words? Nonsense words are words that follow the patterns and rules of English, but are not actual words. Just like real words,…
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Checking for Mastery In Orton-Gillingham Lessons
Teaching to mastery is one of the most important considerations when teaching your students with dyslexia. Striving readers and writers very often find the class…
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Progress Monitoring Tips for Your Orton-Gillingham Lessons
Want to learn how to monitor your Orton-Gillingham lessons? Here are some useful tips. The data-driven world of education can sometimes feel overwhelming. But with…
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How to Write Effective Orton-Gillingham Progress Reports
Whether you are working in private practice as an Orton-Gillingham tutor or working with students in a classroom or school setting, sharing information about a…
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Starting Orton-Gillingham: How To Find A Starting Point With This Approach
Hi Everyone! I’m going to walk you through a tricky part of planning your Orton-Gillingham lessons today: finding a starting point. As a teacher or tutor…
