Orton-Gillingham Instruction
If your child is struggling with reading, writing, and spelling, we can help!We understand how a dyslexic mind processes language, and we know exactly how to teach so it doesn’t hold your child back. Our expert educators specialize in Orton-Gillingham (OG), the world-recognized, evidence-based approach to literacy instruction. By meeting your child exactly where their reading, writing, or spelling skills are, we ensure they feel capable, supported, and successful right from day one.
Length: 50 min/session
Frequency: Over the years we have found that a minimum of two sessions per week is most beneficial for young readers.
Format: in-person or online
Cost: $118/session
1:1 Orton-Gillingham (OG) Instruction
Our deep-dive approach to mapping your child’s literacy journey includes:
- Diagnostic Skill Mapping: To identify where your child’s literacy needs are.
- Educational History Review: analyzing psycho-educational assessments (if applicable) and school reports to further pinpoint learning needs.
- Tailored Learning Blueprint: Crafting a personalized roadmap unique to your child’s needs.
- Prescriptive 1:1 Instruction: An individualized step-by-step program will be created for your child.
- Transparent Progress Tracking: Clear, milestone-driven reports are sent out each term so you can see exactly how their literacy skills are developing.
Traditional classrooms treat reading as an organic skill, but dyslexic minds, which are approximately 15-20% of the population, require an explicit, structured approach. Waiting for a child to “catch up” rarely works; instead, the skill gap widens, leaving them feeling defeated and exhausted. Research shows that early, direct intervention is the single most effective path to protecting your child’s self-esteem and rebuilding their academic confidence.
Our intensive 1:1 sessions bypass generic worksheets and meet your child exactly where their skills lie. Because we focus on the root cause of their literacy gap, we are able to transform frustrated guessers into fluent, self-reliant decoders.
Good to Know Before You Apply:
- No Formal Diagnosis Required: You do not need a psycho-educational assessment or formal DSM-5 diagnosis to enroll your child and begin receiving support.
- Potential Tax Deductions: If you do have a formal psycho-educational assessment, your 1:1 OG instruction may be tax deductible. We recommend consulting your accountant or tax advisor for details.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have questions about whether Orton-Gillingham Instruction is the right fit for your child, connect with our team directly at FAx@fraseracademy.ca or call us at 604-736-5575 (ext. 6003).
Our son was diagnosed with a learning difference last fall. He was struggling in school, not keeping up with his reading, writing and math skills. We knew that a regular tutoring service would not be the solution. As a result of FAx, our son has grown more confident and now appreciates he’s capable of doing the work. He is back on track and on his way to realizing his full potential.
MELANIE G., GRADE 5 PARENTFrequently Asked Questions
This depends on the student and their learning profile. We work “as fast as we can and as slow as we must.” Our goal is to build your child’s skills in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning so that they become confident and competent learners. You can expect to see immediate gains and progress in as early as 2 weeks, however there is no quick fix. The process of getting to grade level will take several months to years.
When a student has challenges with reading, writing, or math, learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Progress happens over time. When a child has been struggling, developing confidence also takes time. Learning is a process.
Reading to your child at home helps to build literacy skills, specifically vocabulary. You can talk to your child’s instructor about specific ways to support your child.
All of our instructional team holds a relevant academic background and has completed our rigorous, intensive in-house training program in evidence-based Orton-Gillingham intervention methods. To maintain the highest standard of clinical excellence, our instructors receive ongoing mentoring and continuous professional development.
Successful remediation relies on a highly strategic pairing process. During your intake, we carefully analyze your child’s unique educational profile, specific academic gaps, and scheduling availability.
Because we know our instructional team’s individual areas of expertise and personalities, we pair your child with the educator best suited to unlock their potential. It is in our shared interest to get this right from day one! However, if the match isn’t a fit, we remain agile and will work to transition your child to another educator who is.
We want to express how grateful we are for the work you are doing with our daughter. It is having a profound positive effect on her self-esteem and emotional well-being over and above the pure learning.
PARENTRegistration Questions
Our policy for OG Instruction is to provide a minimum of two sessions per week per semester. Research shows that the frequency of at least two sessions per week is needed for students to maximize the benefits of 1:1 remediation.
In the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please note the following:
- Payment is non-refundable.
- If a child is unable to attend a session, contact us or the child’s tutor at least 24 hours in advance to qualify for a make-up session.
- If less than 24 hours notice is provided, no make-up sessions will be provided and payment will be forfeited.
- If your scheduled make-up session is missed or canceled it will be considered forfeit.
- A maximum of two make-up sessions will be provided per semester.
The best first step is to register for your program of interest. Please contact us at 604 736 5575 ext 6003 or FAx@fraseracademy.ca to inquire about current status.
Yes, we offer sessions in-person or live on Zoom. You will be able to specify your preference when you register.
When you are registering, please provide the most recent report card, and any other therapeutic assessments your child has had so that we can best determine their unique learning needs. Documents including an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a psych-ed assessment, and speech and language reports are helpful.
Students’ feelings about themselves and about learning are vital. Teaching is directed toward providing the experience of success. With success comes increased self-confidence and motivation.
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