Receive Support from Orton Gillingham Tutors for Dyslexic Students
The Orton Gillingham approach, developed in 1925 by Samuel Torrey Orton and Anna Gillingham, is a pioneering method for addressing dyslexia and literacy challenges. This multi-sensory, structured, and flexible approach is designed to benefit all students, especially those struggling with reading and writing.
Our tutors at Class In Session are experts in the Orton Gillingham method, utilizing various pathways to help students connect sounds and letters. By focusing on the “why” and “how” of reading, we empower students to decode words independently, fostering lasting literacy skills.
Additionally, the approach is sequential and cumulative, ensuring that each lesson builds upon the previous one to reinforce learning effectively. Its cognitive and systemic nature allows for personalized adaptation, catering to each student’s unique needs and learning styles. This dedication to individualized support not only enhances reading abilities but also boosts students’ confidence and overall academic performance.
How we teach
- Individualized, multisensory instruction
- Explicit and systematic teaching
- Based on each student's current skills
- Progress monitoring
- Regular parent communication
Skills we build
- Phonics and sound-symbol relationships
- Decoding and word reading
- Spelling and encoding
- Reading fluency and comprehension
- Phonemic awareness
- Phonics
- Decoding
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Sound-symbol relationships
- Spelling patterns and rules
- Syllables
- Word structure
- Sentence building
- Grammar and conventions
- Paragraphs
- Organizing ideas
Start your child's reading journey
Reach out to talk about your child's needs. We will listen, answer your questions and help you find the right next step.