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Benefits of Using the Language Tune-Up Kit Program
The Language Tune-Up Kit Curriculum:
Our original goal was to develop a program for students with developmental reading disorders, also known
as dyslexia, and to target the reading and spelling level rather than the age or grade level of the student.
This program is not limited to students with diagnosed learning difficulties. It is appropriate for all
individuals who need a multi sensory phonics approach in order to learn to read and spell. This can
include some individuals who are learning English as a second language. Students who complete all 87
lessons will be able to read at an eighth-to-ninth grade level.
Our original goal was to develop a program for students with developmental reading disorders, also known
as dyslexia, and to target the reading and spelling level rather than the age or grade level of the student.
This program is not limited to students with diagnosed learning difficulties. It is appropriate for all
individuals who need a multi sensory phonics approach in order to learn to read and spell. This can
include some individuals who are learning English as a second language. Students who complete all 87
lessons will be able to read at an eighth-to-ninth grade level.
For Parents
your child to succeed at reading--it's the basis for achieving success in all study areas. A typical non-
reader has dyslexia or some form of learning disability. In fact, 15% of the general population at large fits
into this category. Your challenge may be that the school is not adequately prepared to teach your child at
a remedial level. Many schools do not provide the necessary teacher training required to address the
needs of your child's reading deficiency. At first grade and later, remedial reading classes typically do not
exist. So, you need an alternative that you can trust that will teach your child the basics of reading so that
By using the Language Tune-Up Kit® Family versions, you can provide the skills your child needs to
become a proficient reader. This training can be delivered in your own home. You can monitor your child's
progress while they use the program. You will see a marked increase in his or her self-esteem as reading
skills are developed with each lesson. Your child will become a successful reader. He/she will no longer be
frustrated and think of themselves as "being dumb".
For Teachers
You are challenged with the task of providing remedial reading instruction to one or more students. Each
student currently reads at a different grade level, and each has his or her own level of proficiency in
learning the basic skills of reading. If you have been fortunate enough to have been trained in the Orton-
Gillingham method, you already know that it is a major challenge to teach remedial reading to multiple
students in a single classroom environment. If you do not have Orton-Gillingham training, your task is
overwhelming. The good news is that by using the Language Tune-Up Kit For Schools, you can address
each student's unique needs and learning styles. The LTK Management System allows you to determine
areas of weakness and to provide specific intervention with skills students are having the most difficulty
with.
You will know that each student will have his or her unique needs met. As each student learns at their own
pace, you can deliver tailored assistance on an exception basis to address their specific needs. You can
confidently discuss student progress with parents and administration. Your IEPs will have "teeth" that all
parties can agree to. Reports will provide documented evidence of student progress.
For Students
Students who face the world with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, typically have higher than average
IQ levels. Thus, they develop "coping strategies". For example, they may be able to recognize the shape of
words and memorize them. The best they can achieve is a fourth or fifth grade reading level. Then they
are lost. Most students, however, face a much greater struggle. They are unable to decode and "sound
out" even the most basic and common words. Reading is work. As a consequence, their confidence and
self esteem is low. They begin to "act up" in class and exhibit behavioral problems.
A typical reading-deficient student has at least one of the following characteristics:
your child to succeed at reading--it's the basis for achieving success in all study areas. A typical non-
reader has dyslexia or some form of learning disability. In fact, 15% of the general population at large fits
into this category. Your challenge may be that the school is not adequately prepared to teach your child at
a remedial level. Many schools do not provide the necessary teacher training required to address the
needs of your child's reading deficiency. At first grade and later, remedial reading classes typically do not
exist. So, you need an alternative that you can trust that will teach your child the basics of reading so that
By using the Language Tune-Up Kit® Family versions, you can provide the skills your child needs to
become a proficient reader. This training can be delivered in your own home. You can monitor your child's
progress while they use the program. You will see a marked increase in his or her self-esteem as reading
skills are developed with each lesson. Your child will become a successful reader. He/she will no longer be
frustrated and think of themselves as "being dumb".
For Teachers
You are challenged with the task of providing remedial reading instruction to one or more students. Each
student currently reads at a different grade level, and each has his or her own level of proficiency in
learning the basic skills of reading. If you have been fortunate enough to have been trained in the Orton-
Gillingham method, you already know that it is a major challenge to teach remedial reading to multiple
students in a single classroom environment. If you do not have Orton-Gillingham training, your task is
overwhelming. The good news is that by using the Language Tune-Up Kit For Schools, you can address
each student's unique needs and learning styles. The LTK Management System allows you to determine
areas of weakness and to provide specific intervention with skills students are having the most difficulty
with.
You will know that each student will have his or her unique needs met. As each student learns at their own
pace, you can deliver tailored assistance on an exception basis to address their specific needs. You can
confidently discuss student progress with parents and administration. Your IEPs will have "teeth" that all
parties can agree to. Reports will provide documented evidence of student progress.
For Students
Students who face the world with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, typically have higher than average
IQ levels. Thus, they develop "coping strategies". For example, they may be able to recognize the shape of
words and memorize them. The best they can achieve is a fourth or fifth grade reading level. Then they
are lost. Most students, however, face a much greater struggle. They are unable to decode and "sound
out" even the most basic and common words. Reading is work. As a consequence, their confidence and
self esteem is low. They begin to "act up" in class and exhibit behavioral problems.
A typical reading-deficient student has at least one of the following characteristics:
- Is a child age 6 or older who is having difficulty or has not learned to read by grade 2.
- Is an adult or teenager whose reading skills have never developed or are at an elementary reading
level and has the desire to acquire reading and spelling skills. - Is learning disabled or dyslexic.
- Is an employee that needs to know how to read to survive in the workplace.
- Is seeking remedial help for English as a second language (ESL).