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A new literacy program in Collierville aims to help struggling readers in grades 2nd through 8th grades.
The Collierville Literacy council launched the program recently and offers support to students and materials and training for parents to help their young readers at home.
“Beginning in fourth grade, students must be reading fluently and accurately to keep up in school, but some need more support,” reads a description of the program from the group’s website. “Intervention isn't readily available for many students who are struggling, yet research shows that quality intervention is needed so students can reach their full potential.”
The new program uses the Orton-Gillingham learning method. The method places one student with one teacher and instruction is based on the learning needs of the individual student. Students move ahead at their own pace, and the overall mantra of the Collierville program is “we work toward mastery not grades.”
At home, parents will have phonics kits and a list of online work using the tools learned in the sessions. This all comes with parent training to use the tools.
The tutoring begins with an initial assessment. It is not a screening or a diagnosis for learning disability but a way to establish a baseline for your child’s reading needs. The intake and assessment fee is $26.
Classes are one hour, twice a week. Tutoring fees are due monthly and offered on a sliding scale based on income. They range from free up to $50 per month. No child will be turned away for inability to pay.
For more information, call the council at (901) 854-0288 or email them at at info@clctnedu.org.