Carolina Orton-Gillingham

Urgent Call to Action! I am linking arms with to raise awareness about the Literacy Crisis in America. 💔Unveiling a harsh reality: 66% of US 4th graders fall below proficiency in reading. Immerse yourself in a compelling animated mini-documentary exposing the truth about the literacy crisis in America. 🎥 This is more than a video; it’s our duty to create change. Join me in understanding the depth of the issue and advocating for change. Don’t miss this must-see documentary piece and please help spread the word. Search: IMSE The Science of Reading: Unlocking America’s Literacy Crisis on Youtube or use the link in my stories. For more information about the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, visit IMSE.com.
My journey to the Science of Reading wasn’t always linear, but now that I know what I know, there is no going back. All children deserve teachers trained in the Science of Reading.

I just adore the work of Dr. Katie Pace Miles, and I spent the morning listening to a podcast she did in 2022. I grabbed several “nuggets” that I wanted to share with you. Want to listen to her podcast? drop me an emoji below about your Friday, and I’ll send the link your way.

Last day to purchase! My best-seller, Decoding with Accuracy, is one of 32 SOR resources!

I partnered with 31 other SOR enthusiasts to bring you all another MEGA bundle for a limited time. My best selling product, Decoding with Accuracy, is included! Great way to stock your SOR Materials 🙂. Link in comments to purchase!

These phonograms always stump my students. Providing them with the etymology can help them attach meaning & context. This is from one of my favorite books: Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Seide. Comment below, and I’ll send the link!

Did you know that the recent research shows us that incorporating graphemes into PA training is most effective? In this picture, my small group:
1️⃣ identified picture orally (Mat)
2️⃣ worked to orally segment each sound (/m/ /a/ /t/) with counters
3️⃣ asked ourselves, “how do you spell each sound?” And filled in the grapheme.
4️⃣ READ the word that we just built!

I completed another 30 hours Orton-Gillingham training through & that seems cause to celebrate.

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5% or fewer! If this isn’t a call to arms (er, or evidenced-based instruction), I don’t know what is….

Phoneme Awareness is a non-negotiable in early reading instruction. Ever wondered why? 👂

PSA! Dyslexia is common & treatable. Be on the lookout for students whose language abilities don’t add up. Early intervention is key.

Ever wondered if there is any correlation between these 2 entities? Drop a comment below! 👇🏻👏🏻 ✏️