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Throughout this ongoing class, learners will participate actively in interactive, tactile reading, spelling and writing exercises. Our methodology will be rooted in Orton-Gillingham methods. Learners do not have be diagnosed with Dyslexia.

Teacher expertise highlight: Miss Christina is an Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Dyslexia certified teacher. 

Multi-sensory lessons include the usage of sight, sound, and touch to teach and understand concepts. This multi-sensory approach using the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham methods was designed for students with Dyslexia and reading disabilities but was found to be beneficial for all students. 

Students gain phonics knowledge to learn how to identify sounds in a word and blend them together to read and spell words. They will then use that word-level knowledge to read sentences and passages.

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Nonsense words show mastery of the skill and ensure the student is not just guessing or memorizing what words look like.
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Please note, these class topics can vary. We have listed a lot of the same words to highlight the target for that week.

Week of July 8 - -tch vs. ch spelling
Week of July 15- Vowel Suffixes: -ing, -ed, -er, -est of July 22
Week of July 29 - Vowel Suffixes: -ing, -ed, -er, -est

Week of August 5 - 1-1-1 spelling rule, Two Syllable words with closed syllables
Week of August 12 1-1-1 spelling rule,Two Syllable words with closed syllables
Week of August 19 - OFF
Week of August 26 - - Spelling of -ic, Suffixes: -ful, ment, -ness, -less, -able, -en, -ish Prefixes: mis-, un-, non-, dis-, and trans-
 
Week of September 2 – Spelling of -ic, Suffixes: -ful, ment, -ness, -less, -able, -en, -ish Prefixes: mis-, un-, non-, dis-, and trans-
Week of September 9 - Spelling of -ic, Suffixes: -ful, ment, -ness, -less, -able, -en, -ish Prefixes: mis-, un-, non-, dis-, and trans-
Week of September 16 - -ive words and Suffix -ive
Week of September 23 -ive words and Suffix -ive
Week of September 30 - Open Syllable words, y as a vowel, suffixes, -y, -ly, and -ty
 
Week of October 7 -  Open Syllable words, y as a vowel, suffixes, -y, -ly, and -ty
Week of October 14 - Schwa sound (unaccented), -et words
Week of October 21- Schwa sound (unaccented), -et words
Week of October 28 - Final Stable Syllable: consonant -le
 
Week of November 4 - Final Stable Syllable: consonant -le
Week of November 11 - Double Vowels
Week of November 18 - Double Vowels
Week of November 25 - Soft c & g; -dge words
 
Week of December 2 - Soft c & g; -dge words
Week of December 9 - Review all concepts/build fluency
Week of December 16 - Review all concepts/build fluency
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF
 
Week of January 6
Week of January 13
Week of January 20
Week of January 27
 
Week of February 3
Week of February 10
Week of February 17
Week of February 24
 
Week of March 3
Week of March 10
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24
Week of March 31
 
Week of April 7
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off)
Week of April 21
Week of April 28
 
Week of May 5
Week of May 12
Week of May 19
Week of May 26
 
Week of June 2
Week of June 9
Week of June 16
Week of June 23
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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 4 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.