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What is the Science of Reading?

Reading is one of the most important skills for academic success and it is a skill that doesn’t come naturally. It must be taught to children directly and explicitly. What is the best way to teach reading? The consensus has changed over the years, with various thoughts and opinions on the matter. However, the science of reading includes decades of research that has identified the most effective approach for teaching children to read, which includes five components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

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Study Skills Strategies for Your Child With ADHD

Students with ADHD often struggle with study and organizational skills. They may lose their belongings, forget to turn in assignments, or wait until the last minute begin working on their homework. Study skills play an increasingly important role as students progress through school. Help your child with ADHD develop stronger study skills with the ideas detailed below.

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What is Orton Gillingham Tutoring? A Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia

Many students struggle with reading, especially those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities. For these students, the best evidence-based approach for helping them build their reading skills is Orton Gillingham tutoring, a systematic, multi-sensory approach that helps students build their decoding and spelling skills.
In this podcast, Dr. Emily Levy explains what Orton Gillingham tutoring is and how the Orton Gillingham method works. She delves into what an Orton Gillingham lesson looks like and how this type of reading intervention can help struggling readers tremendously.

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Dear Dr. Levy, My son received an excellent report card. I can’t say enough good things about his EBL tutor. She has done a tremendous job helping him improve his reading and writing skills. Most importantly, she is wise and kind. She is always patient with him. Because of his tutor, my son writes with much more ease.
– Parent