Sterne READS RESOURCES

Reading Education And Dyslexia Support at Sterne

Sterne School’s intensive dyslexia intervention program

Dyslexic students need intensive and structured literacy intervention to achieve success in reading and school. We know that these learners are not limited in their capacity to understand, process, and express sophisticated concepts. This understanding drives our approach, and it is the reason why Sterne READS is not a pull-out program, but rather, a comprehensive intervention program embedded in our English Language Arts courses.

Our unique intervention model, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, integrates dyslexia support within English Language Arts classes. Students participate in shared learning experiences like novels, workshops, and writing projects with their peers. Our inclusive design provides individualized support while keeping students connected to their classmates, teachers, and grade-level curriculum.

The framework of our program is composed of seven key aspects:

• Targeted, personalized intervention
• Multi-sensory instruction for skill-building
• Daily practice in phonics, syllables, and phrasing
• Linking spelling, reading and writing
• Word study and vocabulary instruction
• Applying skills to novels and texts
• Bypass strategies and assistive technology

For an in-depth explanation of each of these components, and to learn more about our program, see below.