The premier method for helping students who struggle with reading and writing coming to Riverside July 18^th

When in elementary school, Eli wrote, (sic) “I hate my life because it is unfar and no fun being how I am. I cam not right ore spell ore math ore study.” However, years later, while in college he wrote about all the hard work stating, “I have no bitterness. It’s helped a lot – and I now know I can do it. I can fit in everybody else’s world even though I am different”.

A lack of bitterness and having an understanding of his own strengths and weaknesses has helped preserve Eli’s self-esteem. This is the primary characteristic of a successful student with literacy issues and it is the one that differentiates between being successful or not.

The Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training Method is the premier method for helping students to develop the strategies that will increase their success with reading and writing. By learning these strategies, teachers and therapists and tutors will expand and develop a wonderful tool kit to help any child who may struggle – and with tools that will supplement any existing reading program. Simultaneously, they provide the student with strategies for success!

A fellow from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, Dr. Joan Stoner, will be coming to Riverside July 18^th to lead this two-week class, which includes a practicum (one-on-one with a student, with help from Joan as needed).  This is a unique and valuable opportunity for any teacher interested in helping increase literacy in students.

Location:   Riverside Christian Day School, 3612 Arlington, Riverside

Classes:  Monday through Friday – July 18^th through 29^th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Registration fees:   IDA members $1450; Non-members $1650 plus materials

Scholarships:  Available for $100 or $300 – visit www.dyslexia-ca.org

To register:  On-line: http://ortongillingham.eventbrite.org

Questions:   Call 951/686-9837

IDA is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization, headquartered in Baltimore, MD and is the nation’s oldest, non-profit organization dealing with learning disabilities and the only organization dedicated exclusively to the study and treatment of the specific language disability known as dyslexia.  The association has 11,000 members worldwide, 47 Branches in the U.S. and Canada, and global partnerships in thirteen countries.  IDA members include individuals with dyslexia and their families, educators, diagnosticians, physicians, researchers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia and learning differences.  For more information about dyslexia and learning disabilities, contact IDA at (410) 296-0232 or click to www.interdys.org

To reach the Inland Empire Branch of IDA, call (951) 686-9837 or visit www.dyslexia-ca.org