The first day of school at The Schenck School is always full of excitement, anticipation, and a bit of nervous energy, and this year was no different!
The Schenck School Reading Model
The Schenck School Reading Model encompasses five essential elements that are crucial for teaching reading and writing to dyslexic students. These elements are designed to address the unique challenges faced by dyslexic learners and are rooted in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. By focusing on these key components, we ensure that our students receive a comprehensive, effective, and personalized education that empowers them to succeed academically and beyond.
Learning Environment
- Positive student-teacher environment
- Diagnostic, appropriately paced and cumulative
- Similar learning profiles
- Oral language
Decoding and Encoding
- Alphabetic principle
- Letter formation
- Syllables
- Decoding/encoding
- Morphology
- Oral language
Phonological & Phonemic Awareness
- Phonological/morphological awareness
- Phonemic awareness
- Oral language
Writing
- Handwriting
- Written expression
- Language structure: syntax, grammar & usage
- Oral language
Reading Comprehension
- Background knowledge
- Discussion, reasoning, making connection
- Language structure: syntax, grammar & usage
- Literary structures
- Vocabulary/morphology
- Fluency
- Oral language