Why Can’t My Child Remember a Word?

Reading Problems Why Can My Child Read A Word Once But Not Remember it ? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Why Can My Child Read a Word Once but Not Remember It? A child may read a word correctly once but fail to remember it later because the word has not yet become […]

What Makes Reading Tutoring Effective?

Structured Literacy What Makes Reading Tutoring Effective? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: What Makes An Effective Tutor? What Makes Reading Tutoring Effective?  Effective reading tutoring is not just extra practice. It is targeted instruction based on what a student needs to learn next. For struggling readers, effective tutoring should be explicit, […]

The Orton-Gillingham Approach

Structured Literacy The Orton-Gillingham Approach A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article: The Orton Gillingham Approach   The Orton-Gillingham Approach The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, explicit, multisensory way to teach reading, spelling, and written language. It is often used with students who have dyslexia because it teaches language patterns directly and gives […]

What Is Structured LIteracy?

Structured Literacy What Is Structured Literacy? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: What Is Structured Literacy?   What Is Structured Literacy? Structured Literacy is an approach to reading instruction that teaches students how written language works in a clear, explicit, and systematic way. Students learn how sounds connect to letters, how words […]

IEP vs.504 Plan for Dyslexia

Testing and Evaluation IEPs vs. 504s A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article IEP vs. 504 Plan for Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know  An IEP and a 504 Plan are both school support plans for students with disabilities, but they serve different purposes. An IEP, or Individualized Education Program, is part of […]

Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need To Know

Testing and Evaluation Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need to Know A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article   Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need to Know Dyslexia testing helps families understand why reading, spelling, or written language may be difficult for a child. In Oregon, public schools are required to […]

Dyslexia Screening or Reading Evaluation: What’s the Difference?

Testing and Evaluation Dyslexia Screening & Evaluation A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article Dyslexia screening, reading assessment, and dyslexia evaluation are related, but they are not the same. A screening is a brief check to identify whether a child may be at risk for dyslexia or read- ing difficulty. A reading assessment […]

Dyslexic or Behind in Reading?

Dyslexia Basics Dyslexic or Behind in Reading? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: Dyslexic or Behind in Reading? Is My Child Dyslexic or Behind in Reading? If your child is struggling with reading, it can be hard to know whether they are dyslexic, behind in reading, or simply needing more time and […]

Signs of Dyslexia by Age​

Dyslexia Basics Signs of Dyslexia by Age​ A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: Signs of Dyslexia by Age The signs of dyslexia can change as children grow. In young children, dyslexia may show up as trouble rhyming, learning letters, remembering sounds, or pronouncing words. In elementary school, it often appears as difficulty […]