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Where is Open Door Literacy located? Do you offer remote services?
Where is Open Door Literacy located? Do you offer remote services?
Open Door Literacy is based in Evanston, IL. We offer in-person tutoring in nearby suburbs of Chicago and some remote services as well.
What type of reading instruction do you offer? Do you offer Orton Gillingham/Wilson/Barton etc.?
What type of reading instruction do you offer? Do you offer Orton Gillingham/Wilson/Barton etc.?
Open Door Literacy uses evidence-based methods targeted towards the individual's strengths and weaknesses for the most efficient improvement. Please contact us to schedule a free 20 minute consultation if you'd like to further discuss various methodologies.
Is it too early to get reading help for my child? They told me he or she would catch up eventually.
Is it too early to get reading help for my child? They told me he or she would catch up eventually.
Because the gap between struggling and proficient readers grows wider over time, it's always easier to remediate early on. Children as young as five can be assessed for signs of reading difficulty and gain foundational skills that will set the stage for academic success.
Is it too late for me/my child/friend/other relative to learn to read?
Is it too late for me/my child/friend/other relative to learn to read?
No! It's never too late to improve literacy. Anyone who can speak can learn to read proficiently (and some non-speaking individuals are very successful, too!). Open Door Literacy is happy to work with teens and adults, providing age-appropriate materials and a warm and respectful environment.
Is there anything I can do as a parent to help my child with literacy?
Is there anything I can do as a parent to help my child with literacy?
Absolutely! Reading aloud to your child, modeling reading for pleasure, providing authentic experiences for literacy (such as writing a list or a note to a grandparent) and providing enriching experiences that build background knowledge (such as visiting a museum or taking a nature hike) are all beneficial. But for some children, this is not enough. If your child needs more intensive support and you're feeling overwhelmed, Open Door Literacy offers educational consulting and instructional coaching to help you sort out the options and gain the confidence and expertise necessary to do it yourself. If you're not sure how much support your child needs, Open Door also offers reading assessments.
What is the science of reading? Are you aligned with SOR?
What is the science of reading? Are you aligned with SOR?
The science of reading is not a trend, a political movement, or a curriculum. It is simply the body of knowledge about how people learn to read that has been gained through scientific research. Open Door Literacy draws on reading research to offer evidence-based methods of improving literacy. We also offer presentations, consulting, and coaching to those who are new to the science of reading and trying to make sense of the research.
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