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About
Orton-Gillingham
About the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach
Orton-Gillingham (OG) tutoring is a long-term instructional intervention designed to support children with learning differences, such as dyslexia. It is a proven, evidence-based approach that provides a structured, multi-sensory, and personalized way to teach literacy skills, making it one of the most effective methods for struggling students.
Here is a visual and auditory explanation of dyslexia
Principles That Make the OG Approach Unique
Multisensory Instructional Learning
The OG approach engages multiple senses—sight, sound, touch, and movement—to teach and reinforce reading and spelling skills. By integrating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic techniques, children can better retain and process information.
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Explicit and Prescriptive Phonics Instruction
OG emphasizes systematic phonics instruction, teaching students the relationship between letters and sounds rather than assuming prior knowledge of language elements. This structured approach helps children decode words more effectively, improving reading fluency and comprehension.
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Structured and Sequential Instruction
Lessons follow an incremental progression, starting with the simplest concepts and gradually building to more complex language elements. This ensures that students master essential reading and writing skills before moving on to more advanced material.
​Individualized and Flexible
Every child learns at their own pace and has a unique learning style. OG instruction is tailored to meet each student's specific learning level and where they are at in their learning journey, focusing on their strengths while addressing their own challenges.
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Focus on Mastery and Confidence
Through repetition and reinforcement, students gain mastery over reading and spelling. This not only enhances their literacy skills but also boosts their confidence and overall learning experience. I teach students as quickly as I can—but as slowly as I need to—in order for them to learn at their optimal pace.​​​​​​​​
