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Who Can Benefit from Orton-Gillingham Training?

Educators and parents who work with struggling readers are always searching for ways to make a positive impact and encourage student growth. However, teachers and tutors need the right tools to empower students to improve their reading skills and achieve success in and out of the classroom. Orton-Gillingham training can equip educators and parents with the skills they need to work effectively with struggling readers and students with learning differences like dyslexia. Read below to learn more about who can benefit from Orton-Gillingham training.

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Response to April 9, 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed

In her opinion article published on the AJC website on Tuesday, April 9, columnist Maureen Downey invited educator Mary Kay Bacallao to share her views on Senate Bill 48, the “Dyslexia Bill,” which was passed by large majorities of the Georgia House and Senate and now awaits Governor Kemp’s signature.

As a board member of the International Dyslexia Association, expert contributor for Made By Dyslexia, Head of School at The Schenck School, one of the oldest and most highly respected elementary schools for students with dyslexia in the country, the father of a dyslexic child and dyslexic myself, I feel compelled to respond.

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