Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Why Not Try Graphic Novels?

Why Not Try Graphic Novels?

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 10th Mar 2017

How do you motivate a child to enjoy something they work so hard to avoid? Maybe it is time to introduce them to the exciting world of Graphic Novels. After many encounters with reading challenges, s … read more
What Our Legislators Need to Know About Dyslexia

What Our Legislators Need to Know About Dyslexia

Posted by Stephanie Cork on 27th Feb 2017

This month, the education world has been abuzz with the appointment of a new Secretary of Education.  As a Certified Dyslexia Specialist, I am often asked about my views on current education topics.  … read more

Accreditation and Certification Questions

Posted by Brainspring on 17th Feb 2016

Hi everyone, We have received several questions about the accreditation and certification of multisensory programs. We paraphrased the questions to share because I think many of you may be wondering t … read more

What Makes RTI Effective?

Posted by Brainspring on 27th Jan 2016

Designed by Freepik Hi everyone, The Valentine cards and candy are out: it’s almost February! Starting next week, I’ll be sharing The Love of Books on Thursdays. I asked several people inv … read more

Should Kindergarten be the new First Grade?

Posted by Brainspring on 19th Nov 2015

Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I was able to post on Monday and Thursday. Did anyone else see this article from The Washington Post’s education blog? Delaying kindergarten until age 7 offers key … read more

Teachers Should Stop Doing This One Thing

Posted by Brainspring on 15th Oct 2015

Hi everyone, I’ve been having a fantastic week coaching teachers I trained in Phonics First over the summer. I love getting to see teachers who were sitting in my class in their own classrooms teachin … read more