A Structured Approach for Dyslexic Learners
Bilgrav School uses an Orton-Gillingham based approach designed specifically for students in Grades 1-8 with dyslexia.
Our approach helps students strengthen reading, writing, spelling, and language skills by teaching concepts in a clear, organized, step-by-step way. Students are given the support, repetition, and encouragement they need to build skills with confidence.
Daily One-on-One Orton-Gillingham Reading Support
Every Bilgrav student receives daily one-on-one reading instruction as part of the school day.
Bilgrav uses an Orton-Gillingham-based approach to support reading, spelling, writing, and language development. This structured, sequential, multisensory method helps students build skills step by step in a way that is clear, organized, and responsive to their needs.
Because instruction is individualized, students can work at the level and pace that supports their growth. This allows them to strengthen foundational skills while gaining confidence in their ability to read, write, and learn.
How Instruction Is Designed
Bilgrav’s teaching approach gives dyslexic learners the clarity, structure, and support they need to build skills with confidence.
Structured
Students learn through a clear, organized process
Rather than being expected to figure out patterns on their own, students are guided through instruction that makes each concept easier to understand. This helps reduce confusion and gives students a stronger foundation for reading, writing, spelling, and language development.
Sequencial
Skills are introduced step by step.
Each new skill builds on what the student has already learned, allowing progress to happen in a logical order. This helps students strengthen understanding over time instead of feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Multi-Sensory
Students engage with learning in more than one way.
Instruction may include seeing, hearing, saying, writing, movement, and hands-on practice. This helps students make stronger connections and gives them multiple ways to understand and remember what they are learning.
Individualized
Instruction is adapted to each student’s needs, strengths, and progress.
Students receive support at a pace that helps them build confidence while continuing to move forward. This allows instruction to meet the student where they are while helping them grow toward the next skill.
Learning Begins to Feel Possible Again
When students are taught in a way that matches how they learn, frustration can begin to shift into understanding.
At Bilgrav, instruction is structured, multi-sensory, and supportive so students can build skills one step at a time.
Understand. Practice. Grow.
What This Means for Your Child
When instruction is clear, structured, and designed for how dyslexic students learn, students can begin to experience learning differently.
They are given the time, support, and repetition they need to build skills with confidence.
Understand instead of memorize
Concepts are taught in a way that helps students make sense of what they are learning.
Practice without feeling rushed
Students can build skills step by step with support along the way.
Participate with more confidence
As skills grow, students often become more willing to ask questions, try again, and engage in learning.
See progress
over time
Growth is built through consistent instruction, encouragement, and practice.
See Our Approach in Action
During a tour, families can learn more about daily one-on-one reading support, classroom instruction, and how Bilgrav helps dyslexic learners grow with confidence.
