Decoding Dyslexia Montana
is all about getting your child reading at grade level or above.
Decoding Dyslexia Montana is a grassroots movement driven by Montana families who are concerned with the literacy crisis we are facing in Montana and across the United States. We have been working for our kids for nearly two decades.
The root cause of the literacy crisis is lack of teacher training in universities and schools across the country. Until teachers are trained in the science of reading, there will be no meaningful progress, students will not reach their potential and will needlessly suffer as struggling readers.
We are working across the state to train veteran teachers by providing free training through our partner BOON.
We have worked with the state university system since 2012 to adjust their curriculum to ensure elementary education students, in the process of earning their degree, are trained in structured literacy and other proven methods BEFORE they graduate.
OUR MOTIVATION
We are motivated by the desires of our children to reach their true potential as confident people, who understand their value and are able to share their abilities.
OUR GOAL
ALL elementary teachers to understand and master, the Science of Reading and be able to teach all kids to read using proven, structured literacy, Orton-Gillingham methods.
It is important teachers are made aware of learning differences, but it is even more important to raise the literacy levels in the state, that they are able to teach reading effectively to all students in Montana. Trained teacher will elevate all student learning, save precious instruction time, and lessen their own frustration.
1 in 6 people in Montana make their living in the arts. 1 in 5 are entrepreneurs. That is why our numbers of creative thinkers is higher than the national average of 20%. Closer to 1 in 4 Montana students are dyslexic processors.
OUR MISSION
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To equip parents and children with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently navigate their education journey and reach their potential in school and LIFE.
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To train educators in the SCIENCE OF READING.
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Accentuate the strengths and abilities of Dyslexics.
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To design optimal learning environments inside and outside traditional settings.
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Evaluate the team and support parents in learning to build their child's personal toolbox of resources which aids them in demonstrating their intelligence and plethora of abilities.