Orton-Gillingham. If you are the parent of a dyslexic learner, you are probably very familiar with this name. I'm sure you've heard: "It HAS to be Orton-Gillingham!" "But is it Orton-Gillingham?" "Orton-Gillingham is the only way!" And it may be overwhelming. What does Orton-Gillingham even mean? The Orton-Gillingham approach was developed in the 1930s, designed specifically for students with dyslexia....[ read more ]
A Powerful Partnership Empower Youth expands the reach of Fit Learning’s mission to transform educational practices and learning abilities for ALL children. Fit Learning was founded in 1998 by a couple of graduate students in Reno, Nevada ... in a broom closet (seriously)! Today, Fit Learning has grown to help learners all over the globe. By combining the science of...[ read more ]
You are frustrated that your child isn’t reading well. In fact, you’re concerned your child may have dyslexia. Or maybe your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, but they aren’t getting the support or accommodations they need at school. You want to see your child make progress learning to read more quickly and are hoping to find a tutor familiar...[ read more ]
My child is bright, but his inattention in the classroom is holding him back. I’ve tried traditional tutors, but they haven’t been the right match for my child’s unique learning needs. I need a private tutor that is going to motivate my child and teach her that learning can be fun again. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of...[ read more ]
You're ready to pull out what’s left of your now greying hair (seriously, this might be my new color). Some days, you want to barricade yourself behind a closed door at the thought of spending additional weeks juggling work, health worries, financial concerns, parenting, and educating your children. You need some tips on how to handle homeschooling your child during...[ read more ]
“My child is smart, it’s just that his test anxiety gets in the way.” “I know he/she could do better if they just had more confidence.” Have you ever found yourself saying these things about your child? Frustrated that, despite the hard work you see them doing, it doesn’t seem to “pay off”? Searching for an academic acceleration program that...[ read more ]
100/100, A+ on the latest unit test! Time to celebrate, right? Three months later at a disappointing parent conference meeting, the teacher expresses concern that your child is falling behind. HOW COULD THAT BE!? Your friend’s son also received a 100% on his unit test but your friend didn’t hear the same message from the teacher. What’s different about your...[ read more ]
WHAT?!?! You read that right! We want our learners to make more mistakes. There is a story about a professor who split his class into two large groups and both were instructed to work together to make ceramic pots. One group was assigned to focus on quantity while the other was told to focus on quality. In the end, who...[ read more ]