Reading and Spelling Instruction

MLS offers in-person and remote sessions in reading and spelling for students with dyslexia, or those suspecting that dyslexia may be the cause of their struggles.  All sessions are taught using The Barton Reading & Spelling System which is an Orton - Gillingham influenced, simultaneously multisensory, explicit, and systematic phonics program - commonly referred to as the gold standard in reading instruction. 

As students progress into the higher levels of the program, students are able to put their new skills to use through novel studies.  Starting around Level 6, students will begin using the last ten-fifteen minutes of our session to read through a novel together so they can put their newly learned skills into real-life practice. 

Writing can be a daunting task for many, especially those with dyslexia.  IEW has proven to be a phenomenal program to help develop comprehensive writing skills through systematic instruction, much like the Barton program teaches reading and writing.  In fact, IEW is highly recommended by Susan Barton, the creator of the Barton program.  Students learn straightforward steps for creating an organized and focused writing piece without having to sacrifice creativity. Below is a link to a video containing a conversation with both the IEW and Barton programs, discussing why these two curriculums fit together so seamlessly.