Core Curriculum
Reading
- Duration: 90 minutes daily.
- Instruction: Multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham-based approach to reading, phonics, word study, and spelling, tailored to each student.
- Fluency & Comprehension: Daily practice sessions for both fluency and comprehension.
- Small Groups: Students in grades 1-6 are grouped by skill level for targeted remediation.
Writing
- Instruction: Teachers use a research-backed, step-by-step method to guide students through creative and informational writing.
- Handwriting:
- K-2: Emphasis on fine motor skills with daily practice and the Handwriting Without Tears program.
- 3rd Grade: Introduction to cursive writing.
Mathematics
- Curriculum: A real-world problem-solving math program that uses a spiral approach to ensure continuous reinforcement and mastery of concepts.
- Method: Emphasizes multiple strategies for problem-solving and encourages mathematical thinking through hands-on activities and games.
- Tools: Lessons are supported with tactile manipulatives, visual aids, and structured math games, catering to students with dyscalculia and other learning differences.
- Small Groups: Students are grouped by skill level for targeted instruction.
