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Multisensory Language Program
An alternative structured method for students who have difficulty with reading, writing and spelling. This program is appropriate for dyslexic students and those with memory and language difficulties. The multisensory methods we offer are Orton-Gillingham, Telian, Wilson and Project Read. These methods include the skills listed below in the Literacy section below, as well.
Literacy: Reading, Writing and Spelling
Our goal is for students to learn how to gain meaning from text and to communicate clearly in writing. A variety of sequential multisensory methods are used to develop an individualized plan of instruction for each child. We systematically and directly teach the following skills:
Reading Skills*
• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics/Decoding
• Morphology
• Comprehension
• Vocabulary Development
• Sight Word Recognition
• Fluency
Spelling Skills**
• Phonetics/Encoding
• Syllabication
• Spelling Rules Prefixes/Roots/Suffixes
• Word Analysis
Writing Skills***
• Organization and Sequencing of Ideas
• Editing/Proofreading
• Grammar
• Mechanics
• Paragraph Development
• Essays and Research Papers
• Word Processing
• Handwriting
• Fine Motor Development
• Letter Formation
• Line Placement/Spacing
***Families also get access to RITES' license for the LexiaReading supplemental literacy software program. RITES teachers will train the student/family how to use the program so they can access it through the Internet and use it at home between sessions. This program's peer-reviewed research has proven that LexiaReading effectively increases reading proficiency and closes the reading gap. To read an article about LexiaReading's success with increasing students' reading skills, click here.
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Mathematics
Our goal is for students to develop a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and improve basic skills. We employ an array of hands-on methods and activities to fit the needs of each learner. We work with all age ranges in math, from the youngest learning basic computations, to middle school students struggling with Algebra concepts.
Learning Strategies/Organizational and Study Skills
Strategies for all students, as well as for students with Executive Function and ADD. Our goal is to empower learners with strategies and coping skills to use in their classrooms, at home and in every learning environment.
Skills training can include:
• Listening
• Organization
• Time Management
• Note Taking
• Outlining
• Guided Reading
•Test Taking Strategies
Test Preparation
When students understand how to take notes effectively and then how to study those notes, they improve their test-taking abilities. When approaching standardized tests, students who understand the components and instructions of the test do best.
Our preparatory work includes:
• Word origins and attack
• Interpreting instructions
• Time management
• Practice tests and post-test analysis for MCAS, SSAT, and ISEE
Science
and Social Studies
Often, the skills needed for success in these subjects are good study and organization skills, as well as strong reading comprehension abilities and writing skills. Tutoring support is designed to shape students' learning toward methodical, critical thinking and topic-specific instruction, such as:
• Assistance in understanding texts and concepts
• Help developing and organizing research reports and projects
• Creating study guides |
