What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assessment
Assessments will be done after each Barton Level, to ensure mastery of the level just completed.Certificate of Completion
Certificates are issued after a student completes each level of the Barton Program.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
**Please be sure to see the prerequisites for this class before signing up.** In this 2-3x/week, 1-on-1 class, your learner will gain the skills needed to become a successful reader. Barton Reading and Spelling is an Orton Gillingham based program. This class ensures intensive and systematic instruction tailored to dyslexic learners. Depending on the learner’s pace and age, it typically takes 3-5 months to complete a level (except levels 1 and 2, which are shorter). All students must enroll for at least 2x a week to participate. Before starting, each student will take a short assessment to determine the appropriate level. Most students begin with level 1 unless they have had prior intensive Orton-Gillingham instruction. Our classes are highly interactive, with learners engaging with me and the materials throughout the session. All manipulatives will be displayed on-screen, so it's essential to use a computer that supports the remote control feature on Zoom (iPads are not compatible). This program is very systematic and includes plenty of repetition to ensure mastery. Teaching Style: While the program is "intense," my teaching style is light-hearted and stress-free. I aim to keep classes enjoyable and engaging, encouraging students to take risks and view mistakes as learning opportunities. I follow the learner’s cues, incorporate short movement breaks, and reserve the last 5 minutes for game time. Topics Covered: Level 1: Phonemic Awareness Lesson 1: CV and VC nonsense words Lesson 2: CVC nonsense words Lesson 3: VCC nonsense words Lesson 4: CCV nonsense words Lesson 5: Rhyming & Real Words Level 2: Consonants & Short Vowels Lesson 1: A, B, F, M, P, S, T Lesson 2: I, C, G, H, L, N, R Lesson 3: O, D, J, K, V, Z Lesson 4: U, W, X, Y, QU Lesson 5: E, SH, TH, CH, WH, CK Level 3: Closed & Unit Syllables Lesson 1: Blends at the End Lesson 2: Blends at the Beginning Lesson 3: Blends at Both Ends Lesson 4: Digraph & 3-Letter Blends Lesson 5: Spelling–Floss Lesson 6: Spelling–Kiss the Cat Rule Lesson 7: Spelling–Milk Truck Rule Lesson 8: Spelling–ING INK Units Lesson 9: Spelling–Catch Lunch Rule Lesson 10: Spelling–Contractions Lesson 11: Spelling–Kind Old Units Level 4: Multi-Syllable Words and Vowel Teams Lesson 1: Open Syllables Lesson 2: Syllable Division Rule #1 Lesson 3: Syllable Division Rule #2 Lesson 4: Spelling–/k/ in the middle Lesson 5: Spelling–Double Letters Lesson 6: Spelling–Schwa Lesson 7: Syllable Division Rule #3 Lesson 8: Syllable Division Rule #4 Lesson 9: Three-Syllable Words Lesson 10: Spelling–The Banana Rule Lesson 11: Spelling–The Confident Rule Lesson 12: Spelling–Long A, E, I at End (Vowel Teams) Lesson 13: Spelling–Long O, U at End (Vowel Teams) Lesson 14: Spelling–Vowel Teams in Middle 3 (Vowel Teams) Level 5: Prefixes & Suffixes Lesson 1: Plurals–S versus ES Lesson 2: Consonant Suffixes Lesson 3: ED and ING, The Doubling Rule Lesson 4: Other Sounds of ED Lesson 5: Vowel Suffixes Lesson 6: Spelling–The Change Rule Lesson 7: Spelling–TION versus SION Lesson 8: Prefixes: dis, in, un, non Lesson 9: Prefixes: mis, sub, re, pre Lesson 10: Prefixes: inter, mid, over, up Level 6: Six Reasons for Silent-E Lesson 1: Silent-E’s in One-Syllable words Lesson 2: Syllable Division with Silent-E Lesson 3: C’s and G’s with Silent-E’s Lesson 4: Spelling–V at the End Lesson 5: Spelling–The Huge Bridge Rule Lesson 6: Spelling–The Dropping Rule Lesson 7: Spelling–Tricky Suffixes Lesson 8: Spelling–PH and Medial Y Lesson 9: Unit–TURE Lesson 10: Spelling–TION and SION Lesson 11: Silent-E Units Lesson 12: Consonant-LE Syllables Lesson 13: Spelling–The Sprinkle Vehicle Rule Lesson 14: Spelling–ABLE versus IBLE Level 7: Vowel-R’s Lesson 1: AR and OR Lesson 2: ER, IR, and UR Lesson 3: Vowel-R with Silent-E Lesson 4: Prefixes & Suffixes with Vowel-R Lesson 5: Spelling–Commodore Sailor Rule Lesson 6: Bossy W Lesson 7: Spelling–Edward the Lizard Rule Lesson 8: The Three Sounds of EAR Lesson 9: AR and ER can say /AIR/ Lesson 10: Word Endings ARY, ERY, and ORY Lesson 11: Vowel-R Plus R Level 8: Advanced Vowel Teams Lesson 1: Spelling: India Indian Musician Lesson 2: Spelling: Obvious Spacious Religious Lesson 3: Spelling: Radio Union Million Region Lesson 4: Spelling: Industrial Special Dial Lesson 5: IE: Piece of Pie Lesson 6: OI, OY, EY: Oil Boy, Turkey Lesson 7: AU, AW: Audience Saw Lesson 8: OO: Good Food Lesson 9: OU, OW: Mouse Group, Slow Down Lesson 10: EA: Clean Breath is Great Lesson 11: IGH, AUGH, EIGH, EI Lesson 12: EU, TU: Feud, Sleuth, Actual Lesson 13: Split Vowels Level 9: Influence of Foreign Languages Lesson 1: Greek Words Lesson 2: Silent Letter Pairs Lesson 3: Words That End in I and INE Lesson 4: French Words: QUE and CH Lesson 5: French Words: AGE and 2 Suffixes Lesson 6: French Words: Silent and Accented E Lesson 7: French Words: Silent S and T plus EAU Lesson 8: French Words: OUR Lesson 9: Spelling: G, GU, and GUE Level 10: Latin Roots & Greek Combining Forms Lesson 1: Latin: Chameleon Prefix: IN Lesson 2: Latin: Chameleon Prefix: CON Lesson 3: Latin: Chameleon Prefixes: OB and SUB Lesson 4: Latin: Chameleon Prefix: AB Lesson 5: Latin: Chameleon Prefixes: EX and DIS Lesson 6: Greek Combining Forms Lesson 7: Greek Forms in Science Lesson 8: Greek Forms in Math Lesson 9: Greek Forms in Medicine Lesson 10: Greek Forms in Social Studies
Learning Goals
Students will improve their phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Students will improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is specifically designed for students with dyslexia, using the Barton Curriculum, an Orton-Gillingham program, to provide targeted, intensive instruction.
Parental Guidance
No specific content warnings, but please ensure your child is comfortable using a computer that supports the remote control feature on Zoom. A quiet environment with minimal distractions is recommended for optimal learning.
Please double-check which class time you would like with me before enrolling. My schedule will be flexible for the summer.
Pre-Requisites
Students will need to pass a pretest for memory and sound manipulation. They should already know their letters and sounds.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northeastern Illinois University
Jen brings a wealth of experience to this class. With a BA in Early Childhood Education, an MA in Instruction and Curriculum, and an endorsement in Special Education, she has taught in both classroom settings and online for over 20 years. Jen has extensive experience working with students with special needs, including those with dyslexia and twice-exceptional (2E) learners. She is a certified Barton tutor, ensuring that your child receives high-quality, specialized instruction tailored to their needs.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$70
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12