Learning is within Reach!About Reach Learning Centres
Since 2004, Reach has been helping kids reach their literacy goals through our science-based approach to teaching Structured Literacy.
OUR VISION
Reach Learning Centres are the go-to resource across the country for both student services and certified teacher training in Structured Literacy and certified coursework in the Orton-Gillingham approach.
What Makes Reach Different?
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The instruction delivered at REACH is based on research in the field of OG/MSL and learning difficulties, which has been acquired through years of successful practice, varied experience, and measurable gains. We have developed our perspective from international best-practice standards in remediation of language-based learning difficulties.
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When we teach 1:1 at Reach, we mean that one OG Practitioner specifically designs and teaches literacy skills using the evidence-based, OG/MSL instructional approach to one student for about one hour. Each lesson builds on the struggles and successes in their previous lessons, ensuring our students grow and learn to the best of their ability, considering every detail. We are not a “program”, but a tailored curricula designed specifically for each learner.
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… sequential, cumulative, systematic and designed specifically for each student prior to each lesson. The English language is broken into manageable pieces that are presented multisensorially to the student to ensure an engaging, successful lesson.
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… beyond basic Orton-Gillingham training and their individual university degree work, but to enhance our approach to remediating language based learning difficulties. Our centres also place a high importance on the ongoing training and enrichment of our team. The support given to our staff reflects the value we place on the needs of our students.
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… are provided three times per school year. These full reports outline specifically the skills that our students are learning. The progress of each student is also monitored by our Directors to ensure that maximum expertise can be shared for the benefit of each student.
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… ensuring a positive learning environment for students and a high professional standard for our OG Practitioners. From our popular lego-table in each of our lobbies, to our extensive resources for our Practitioners and for families, our collaborative environments offer unparalleled opportunity for success for the LD learner.
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We offer parent enrichment sessions ("Parent Nights") and a library of resources about learning difficulties, literacy, current research in literacy, and other issues relating to learning difficulties.
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Reach is the leading provider of certified OG/MSL professional development and training in Canada, and are sought-after as topic experts in several countries.
“I read so slow. If I have a script, I’m going to read it five times slower than any other actor, but I’ll be able to tell you everything in it. It kills me that there are standardized tests geared towards just one kind of child.”
OUR CORE VALUES
Our centres are committed to providing the best learning experiences with measurable results. We’re proud to provide a teaching and learning environment based in the science of reading and current research in best practices that allows us to create a customized curriculum for every student. We are specialists in understanding and supporting students with dyslexia and to any struggling student who needs support with reading or writing.
