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Literacy/ Orton-Gillingham Instruction

Orton-Gillingham is an approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. While it was originally developed for individuals with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, it is now widely recognized as the gold-standard method for teaching reading to all learners and is aligned with the science of reading. 

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Sharon was trained in, and uses, a pure Orton-Gillingham approach when working with students. This method of instruction is not based on any system or program, but a deep knowledge of the structures and elements of language. Pure Orton-Gillingham instruction allows for individualized, flexible, and responsive teaching.

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Sharon is a Certified Level member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She also works as an Orton-Gillingham Teacher Trainer and Support Specialist  for Edwards Orton-Gillingham. 

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Sharon has also been trained in and utilizes Structured Word Inquiry (SWI), a scientifically sound and inquiry-based method for teaching orthography, etymology, spelling, reading, and meaning. 

Student Writing

The Orton-Gillingham Approach is...

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Personalized.

Instruction is based on a child's individual learning profile and needs.

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Multisensory.

Visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic pathways are engaged to optimize learning.

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Language-based. All language structures are taught, including grammar and word meaning, to create competent readers and writers. 

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Cumulative. Students move sequentially from the simple to the complex as they master each level of language skills. 

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Direct.

Students are taught the what, how, and why of what they are learning.

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Diagnostic and Prescriptive.

Assessment is ongoing and consistent. Previous lessons inform future lessons.

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Emotionally Sound.

Instruction seeks to help students experience feelings of success.

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