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Please note: In addition to one-to-one programs, we now offer a Small Group option for the literacy programs. * Please note: depending on the age and ability of the student, it may be appropriate to book them in more than one lesson per week with the same Instructor.
Our instructors have also trained in the Voyager Sopris: Step up to Writing program to support more focused instruction in writing. Published research has confirmed the benefits of Foothills Academy’s Read/Write & Math program. “ Significant improvements were found in the areas of nonword decoding, phonological awareness, and spelling following the reading remediation program” (Dick, Kaplan, & Crawford, 2006, p.106). More recently we have also added Wilson Reading methods to our Instructors’ repertoires. Our literacy program has offered Structured Literacy for many years through the Lindamood Bell methods. Students experience growth in our weekly programs but it is helpful if they have worked in an intensive environment so that instruction can build on learning. Our weekly programs are designed to support and reinforce learning. We strongly recommend that students participate in an intensive program before moving to weekly programs. Please Note: Our Instructors are very skilled but our programs are not designed to manage behavioural concerns. 4 and Up: Strong preference for a psycho-educational assessment with a diagnosis of an LD, Specific Learning Disorder, or ADHD if no psycho-educational assessment has been completed, teacher recommendation, report cards, or interview are required. 3: No diagnosis required but suspicion of a skills gap, recommendation from a teacher or doctor, or noticeable difficulty with reading, writing or math. Students in Kindergarten and higher for Read/Write ProgramĬhildren who are 4 - 6 years of age for the Early Literacy ProgramĤ - 6 Years: No diagnosis required for Early Literacy Program Group availability depends on applicants of the same age and literacy needs as your child and so do not always run. (NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we are not currently scheduling any group programs.
Programs range in intensity from 60 minutes per day to 3 hours per day. The vast majority of our programs are offered in a one-to-one setting. Small groups may be requested. Read/Write Programs offer evidence-based instruction customized to each student's needs. Children who are diagnosed with a Learning Disability in reading or writing (or suspected of a Learning Disability) benefit from direct and intensive instruction.