Question 1

Is there a recommended number of weekly tutoring sessions for the Orton Gillingham Approach to be effective?

Accepted Answer

The most common model is 1:1, with two weekly sessions on non-consecutive days. The frequency of lessons depends on the learning needs of each student.

Question 2

How long are your tutoring sessions?

Accepted Answer

Each session is typically an hour.

Question 3

What is the difference between an approach and a program?

Accepted Answer

A program is usually designed with a specific scope, sequence, and set of materials. An approach, on the other hand, is a personalized instructional guide tailored to the needs of each student. The scope and sequence of the approach start with the most common and basic concepts and then advance to more complex and less common ones. The materials selected are tailored to the needs of each student.

Question 4

What resources do you suggest so I can further my learning?

Accepted Answer

The International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/ 
The Orton Gillingham Academy https://www.ortonacademy.org/ 
Understood for All, Inc.  https://www.understood.org/en/articles/checklist-signs-of-dyslexia-at-different-ages 
State of CT Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities https://portal.ct.gov/sde/office-of-dyslexia-and-reading-disabilities 
Decoding Dyslexia, Parent Group CT branch https://www.decodingdyslexiact.org/ 
Wrights Law, information on special education law https://www.wrightslaw.com/topics.htm

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FAQ

Is there a recommended number of weekly tutoring sessions for the Orton Gillingham Approach to be effective?

How long are your tutoring sessions?

What is the difference between an approach and a program?

What resources do you suggest so I can further my learning?