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Adult Literacy Reading Programs For Literacy Providers
LDA FACT SHEET
A well-trained teacher/tutor should be trained in at least three methods, including the multi-sensory approach, which has proven to be effective for students with learning disabilities. A multi-sensory approach often utilizes visual, auditory and kinesthetic-tactile instruction in combination to enhance memory and learning.
Here is a sample list of multi-sensory structured language programs. Many of the programs listed here are based on the “Orton Gillingham-Stillman Approach.” This approach is often described as the grandfather of many successful multi-sensory reading programs.
Training a teacher or literacy tutor cannot be accomplished in a few days, weeks or months. There is no such thing as a quick fix or an easy way to train a teacher or tutor.
Alphabetic Phonics, developed by Lucius Waites, M.C. and Aylett
R. Cox
Alphabetic Phonics is based on Orton-Gillingham techniques and emphasizes intense
phonetic analysis of written language. The program is presented in a structured,
multi-sensory sequence of alphabet, reading and spelling.
Contact: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219:
214.559.7425
Barton Reading and Spelling System, developed by Susan Barton.
The Barton System is an Orton-Gillingham based program designed for volunteer
tutors in adult literacy programs. Training is provided on videotape with
fully scripted lesson plans.
Contact: Barton Reading and Spelling System, 2059 Camden Ave., Suite 186, San
Jose, CA 95124, 408.559.3652, www.bartonreading.com
Multi-sensory Teaching Approach (MTA), developed by Margaret
Taylor Smith.
MTA is a comprehensive, multi-sensory program in reading, spelling, cursive
handwriting, and alphabet and dictionary skills. Based on Orton-Gillingham
techniques and Alphabetic Phonics. Contact: Educators Publishing Service: 800.225.5750
The Herman Method, developed by Renee Herman.
Teaches decoding, sight words, structural analysis, contextual clues and dictionary
skills with consistent emphasis on comprehension. A remedial reading program
that can be taught by trained paraprofessionals. A phonetic, structured,
sequential approach based on the Orton-Gillingham Method and specifically
designed for students with dyslexia/specific reading disability.
Contact: Romar Publications, 4700 Tyrone Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 94123: 818.784.9566.
Landmark Methodology
Landmark Methodology is a structured multi-sensory reading, spelling and writing
program.
Contact: Landmark Outreach Program, P.O. Box 227, Prides Crossing, MA 01965
Lindamood-Bell, developed by Patricia Lindamood and Nancy Bell.
Lindamood-Bell program offers intensive treatment to develop reading, spelling,
language comprehension, visual motor processing, and the ability to follow
oral directions.
Contact: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, 416 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA
9430:
800.233.1819 / 805.541.3836
Orton-Gillingham Method, developed by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna
Gillingham.
Orton-Gillingham Method was developed and published in 1935. A multi-sensory,
structured reading and writing program.
Contact: Academy of Orton Gillingham, P.O. Box 234, Amenia, NY 12501: 914.373.8919
Project READ, developed by Dr. Mary Lee Enfield and Victoria
Green.
Project READ is a method of teaching that is systematic, multi-sensory, concrete
and involves direct instruction. A language arts program that provides an inductive
instruction (based reading system). Based on the theories of Samuel Orton and
was developed by Dr. Mary Lee Enfield and Victoria Green.
Contact: Project READ, P.O. Box 20631, Bloomington, MN 55420
Slingerland Approach, developed by Beth Slingerland.
The Slingerland Approach is based on Orton-Gillingham techniques. All learning
takes place through the involvement of the Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic
motor channels. It is the linkage of these channels that children/adults
with dyslexia often have difficulty. The Slingerland Approach starts with
the smallest unit of sight, sound and feeling – a single letter. Expanding
upon that single unit students are taught through an approach which strengthens
inner-sensory association and enables the strong channel of learning to reinforce
the weak. It is thorough and integrated, providing a complete language learning
experience.
Contact: Slingerland Institute, One Bellevue Center, 411 108th Ave. N.W., Bellevue,
WA 98004, 206.453.1190
Starting Over
Starting Over employs multi-sensory phonics, whole words, and language experience
techniques to teach the building of words, vocabulary, and sentences. Assessment
tools are included.
Contact: Educators Publishing Service, 800.225.5750
Wilson Reading System, developed by Barbara Wilson.
The Wilson Reading System is a 12-step remedial reading and writing program
for individuals with a language-based learning disability. The system specifically
teaches strategies for decoding and spelling. It also includes oral expressive
language development and comprehension. Visualization techniques are used
for comprehension. Based on the Orton-Gillingham teaching techniques.
Contact: Wilson Language Training, 162 West St, Millbury, MA 01527-1943: 800.899.
8454
Video Tapes
- VIDEO SERIES: Fundamentals of Reading Success: developed by
Arlene W. Sonday, M.A.
This series teaches teachers and tutors a phonic or code-emphasis approach to teaching, reading and spelling. Based on the Orton-Gillingham approach. The approach, as outlined in this series, can be used with older students and adults with low skills. For the complete set on eight video tapes the cost is around $480.00. For $5.00, a preview tape is available.
Contact: Educators Publishing Service: 800.225.5750 - VIDEO SERIES: Dyslexia Training Program: developed by the
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Laboratory.
The Dyslexia Training Program introduces reading and writing skills to students through a one year, cumulative series of video taped lessons. The program is presented in a structured, multi-sensory sequence of alphabet, reading, spelling and cursive handwriting. Students work with the hour-long daily lesson tapes in a class of no more than six students. Because the videotapes provide students with all instruction and introduction to new materials, no special training in dyslexia instruction is needed for the proctor teacher. The program is based on Orton-Gillingham techniques.
Contact: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219: 214.559.7425
Computer Software Reading and Spelling Programs: CD-ROM
- Multi-sensory Reading Spelling and Penmanship CD-ROM, developed
by Noreen Rogers.
Multi-sensory reading, spelling and penmanship program. Based on the principles and techniques of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Teaches beginning to advanced reading and spelling skills to adults, adolescents and children, ages 10 and over. Individual and home instruction. Cost is around $250.00.
Contact: The Rogers Center for Learning, 388 Market Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, California, 94111. 415.623.2763: Website, www.rogerscenter.com - Lexia Learning System for Reading
Orton-Gillingham based software. Multi-sensory reading, spelling and writing program. For a free demonstration disk and brochure, contact: 800.435.3942 / Website, www.lexialearning.com - Climbing With Phonics, using Orton Gillingham Approach. Video
on Computers, by Dorothy Boker.
Climbing With Phonics teaches basic beginning to advanced reading, writing, spelling and phonetic skills. The program can be used in a classroom, tutorial or remedial setting for adults, adolescents and children. Individual and home instruction. The material is structured, repetitious to levels of automatically and presented multi-sensory.
AB CD ROM USA Inc., 9856 Lemonwood Drive, Boynton Beach, FL, 33437: 561.732. PHONE, 914.79.5178.
March 2002
This information is provided in response to requests by adult literacy providers for effective teaching approaches for adults with learning disabilities. LDA does not endorse any program. The program listed is provided as a resource only for literacy providers. This is a sample list of multi-sensory structured language programs and is not meant to be a complete list of programs. No one program works for all adults.
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