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TK-8 After School Reading Program

Empowering After School Staff to close the literacy gap and Transform Lives

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Close the Gap is dedicated to empowering after-school staff to close the literacy gap and transform students' lives through targeted reading tutoring. Our TK-8 after-school reading program utilizes the evidence-based Orton-Gillingham curriculum combined with comprehensive training specifically designed for your after-school staff.

Train and mentor after-school staff in utilizing a structured, multisensory reading curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, ensuring the success of after-school reading programs for TK-8 students. By equipping your team with the necessary tools and knowledge, we ensure that your after-school reading programs are successful in supporting students at risk for reading deficit

How do you Benefit?

Curriculum Integration

Provides a ready-to-use, structured curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham approach for after-school reading programs.

Progress Monitoring

Provides ready-to-use progress monitoring for data collection.

Staff Empowerment

After-school staff will be fully prepared to implement the curriculum with confidence, thanks to comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Student Success

The curriculum supports measurable improvements in reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and confidence.

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Here's what you'll learn

The proven Orton-Gillingham Curriculum- a scripted, structured, multisensory approach to reading curriculum and progressing monitoring materials designed for after-school programs

  • Multisensory Approach: Engages multiple senses.

  • Structured and Sequential: Designed to progress logically from simple to complex concepts.

  • Evidence-Based: Proven through research to be effective for students struggling with reading, particularly those with dyslexia.

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I'm Amanda Powell

Your partner in closing the literacy gap.

I am the CEO of Close the Gap-

I am dedicated to empowering teachers to close the literacy gap with the tools and knowledge necessary to support students with dyslexia. Through trainings and programs, I provide teachers with strategies to transform lives of struggling readers on your campus.

With a deep passion for closing the literacy gap, my mission is to educate others on effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia. My expertise in dyslexia and Special Education, backed by extensive qualifications, underscores my commitment to making a difference.

Qualifications:

~Bachelor's degree in Special Education

~Administrative Credential

~Certifications in Dyslexia

~Certifications in Autism

~Training in Behavior Modification

~Applied Behavior Analysis Levels 1 and 2

~Alternative Dispute Resolution Training


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