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Dyslexia Awareness in Schools

08/22/2011 14:53:00

Dyslexia affects 20% of our student population. It adversely affects these students' ability to read, write, and spell. Schools do not provide research proven remediation. Schools are scarcely aware the problem exists. Attempts to raise awareness about dyslexia in the school community have thus far proven futile. Said one administrator, "It's not on our agenda."

Summer Tutoring

06/02/2011 20:11:00

Summer is a fantastic time to start an Orton-Gillingham based tutoring program!

The following is a link to a fact sheet from the International Dyslexia Association that describes multisensory, structured language teaching.

http://www.dys-add.com/IDA.OG.Fact.Sheet.pdf

This approach, also known as the Orton-Gillingham approach, is the only method proven by decades of independent, scientific research to significantly improve the reading, writing, and spelling skills of individuals with dyslexia.

At Brightwire Dyslexia Resource Clinic, we use the Barton Reading and Spelling System, an Orton-Gillingham-based system that includes all the elements of multisensory, structured language teaching.

More of the same just doesn't work for students with dyslexia.

Give your student the right tools to make excellent progress this summer.

We currently have openings in our tutoring schedule, so call now to schedule a free tutoring consultation!

612-991-4426

Just the Facts Camp

04/14/2011 11:32:00

Announcing our "Just the Facts Camp!" A fabulous, fun, mnemonic way to memorize those pesky times tables. Open to students 3rd grade or older, who understand the concept of multiplication but struggle with rote memorization. The first session will be held August 8th - August 12th, 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Cost is $120. Class size is very limited. Additional times and dates may become available as needed. Register early!

Seminar Registration Deadline

02/17/2011 07:26:00

Today is the deadline for our seminar registration, and there are a few spots available! To those of you who have registered, I look forward to meeting you next Thursday.

Clinic Opening - Presentation Scheduled

01/08/2011 08:38:00

We are anxiously preparing for the opening of our clinic on February 1st! There is so much to do.

I am also preparing a presentation on dyslexia to be given at the Eden Prairie Community Center. You can register online.