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Orton-Gillingham

Orton-Gillingham is a structured, multisensory, and evidence-based approach to reading and spelling instruction that is highly effective for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties. Lessons are individualized and taught explicitly, helping students build strong foundations in reading, spelling, and writing while gaining confidence and independence.

By teaching the structure of language in a systematic way, Orton-Gillingham helps struggling readers make meaningful, lasting progress. For many students and families, it is truly life-changing.

Every child deserves to experience the joy and confidence that come with reading success.

Orton-Gillingham
1 on 1 Specialized Orton-Gillingham Sessions:
In-person or online classes available
  • One-to-one sessions are recommended a minimum of twice per week. More frequent sessions lead to greater retention and faster progress.
     

  • Year-round availability, including the summer months.
     

  • Sessions are offered in my home office in Southwest Edmonton, with online sessions also available.
     

  • It's never too late to improve literacy skills, but early intervention is strongly recommended.

    Session Fees

    45-minute session: $60
    60-minute session: $80

Areas of Support
 

  • Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

  • Speech Sound Development

  • Phonics and Decoding

  • Spelling (Encoding)

  • Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills

  • Reading Fluency

  • Vocabulary Development

  • Working Memory

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Grammar and Written Language

  • Morphology (Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Structure)

  • Written Expression (Sentence, Paragraph, and Essay Writing)

Shelley MacMillan Education
Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Interventionist
Edmonton, Alberta

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