Kelly Jeffrey Education
Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
Now offering online lessons!
Kelly Jeffrey Education
Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
Now offering online lessons!
My Practice
Assessment
Finding a starting point is an important step in beginning Orton-Gillingham learning sessions. Gathering the proper pieces to the puzzle show where the student is in reading and writing. Having the proper tools to make decisions for students is critical and the assessment will provide me with this information. The initial assessment is $150
Personalized Learning Sessions
Every student is unique in different levels, so my lesson plans are diagnostic and prescriptive to each student to ensure they achieve learning goals. Learning sessions are 1:1 at a minimum of twice per week and are held at my home office in southwest Edmonton. Sessions are $65.00.
Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurological disorder in a person of average to above average intelligence, which makes it difficult to read, write or spell at a level commensurate with one's ability despite
- normal vision and hearing
- adequate socio-cultural opportunity
- conventional instruction
- absence of emotional problems
Overall they have a difficulty with language. (Rome & Osman 2004) (Shawitz 2005)
Common Challenges Associated with Dyslexia
- Difficulty learning to read, write, spell, arithmetic
- May have difficulty following oral and written instruction
- Difficulty staying on task
- Difficulty following directions
- Difficulty sequencing numbers and letters
- Trouble organizing
- Difficulty retaining information
- May experience higher levels of frustration and anxiety especially while taking exams
Orton-Gillingham
History of Orton-Gillingham
Dr. Samuel Orton
The history of Orton Gillingham dates back to 1925. Dr. Samuel Orton was a neuropsychiatrist and pathologist and primarily focused on reading and language processing difficulties. During this time he extensively studied children with the kind of language processing difficulties now commonly associated with dyslexia. He formulated a set of teaching principles and practices for such children.
Anna Gillingham
Anna Gillingham was a gifted educator and psychologist with a superb mastery of the English language. Working with Dr. Orton she trained teachers, compiled and published instructional materials. The Orton-Gillingham approach has become the most influential intervention designed for remediating language processing difficulties, commonly associated with dyslexia.
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Evidence based used for many decades
- Successful remediation to students of all ages
- Primarily used for those who have dyslexia
- Designed for 1:1 instruction
- Most beneficial gains with at least 2 sessions per week
Primary Skills Taught
- Symbol to Sound (decoding, letter recognition)
- Blending (reading, blending sounds or syllables)
- Sound to Symbol (encoding, phonemic awareness)
- Spelling (putting symbols together, encoding)