Lyssa is a first-grade teacher in an Atlanta-area public school. In this video, Lyssa enthusiastically tells us how Orton-Gillingham training from REAP has helped her struggling reader, “Bob.”
Bob started first grade knowing 13 words. By September, he was up to 67 words. By November–less than four months later—he could consistently read 134 words. “He’s come up four reading levels and he’s a confident reader.”
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Reading is Essential for All People is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving reading proficiency in public school students through teacher training and enrichment. REAP provides public school teachers with specialized training that reinforces the foundations of reading. These training approaches are helpful for any child, in any classroom, small group, or one-on-one situation, and are especially critical for struggling readers. REAP is located in Decatur, Georgia.
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website design and maintenance provided pro bono by Eve Wyatt