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Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences. It affects about 10-15% of the population. As common as dyslexia is, numerous myths and misconceptions about it persist. As a result, teachers and parents sometimes have misunderstandings about what it means for a child to have dyslexia, or what struggling readers need. In this blog…
Finding the Right Fit for Your Child Hiring a tutor for your child can be a significant decision. You may have found options with a private tutor or a tutoring center. Understanding the benefits of private tutoring can help you make an informed choice. We’ll explore both options to assist you in determining the best…
There are few things I dread more than staring at a blanking page with a flashing cursor. There are just too many possibilities. Too many decisions. Too much potential. Too many ways it could go wrong. When your child has writing homework, getting some stuff on that blank page as quickly as possible can jumpstart…
In the middle of helping your child with writing assignments, you might be overwhelmed with questions and information. One of the basic questions for every assignment is “How long should a paragraph be?” This question is crucial for making writing less daunting and more effective for students. Students who do poorly on school writing tend…
And What I Learned About Writing Instruction Like a lot of people who become teachers, I really liked school. I liked the predictable routines of reading a chapter, answering the questions and then taking a quiz. In college, I hit a few speed bumps, like papers I wrote at the last minute or an overwhelming…
A Parent’s Guide to Success Finding the right help for your dyslexic child can be a game-changer, especially when it comes to reading. The Orton-Gillingham approach is a method for teaching children with dyslexia, which has a long history of success. But how do you find an Orton-Gillingham tutor near you? Here’s a practical guide…
Even with lots of good reading instruction, some readers with dyslexia still read very slowly. While the Science of Reading is pretty clear about the best ways to teach students to decode words, improving reading fluency for dyslexic students is another challenge, and one that can be harder to overcome. Here’s what it takes to…
How to Become an Orton-Gillingham Tutor Becoming an Orton-Gillingham (OG) tutor can be a rewarding career move for educators passionate about helping students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Here’s a detailed guide on how to embark on this journey. Understanding Orton-Gillingham Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach specifically designed to help struggling readers. It focuses…
Finding the right support for a child with dyslexia is crucial, and online dyslexia tutoring offers a convenient and effective solution. With the right tutor, students can receive personalized, evidence-based instruction tailored to their unique learning needs. Here’s what you need to know about about choosing an online dyslexia tutor for your child. Why Choose…
Often, parents hear of Orton-Gillingham for the first time when their children are diagnosed with dyslexia. When I talk to parents about online Orton-Gillingham tutoring, they often have lots of questions about how OG works and what it will mean for their kids and for their family. Here are some of the questions I get…