Focuses on the principles and fundamentals of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
About
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Dr. Kara A. Loftin
Head of School, The Schenck School
Executive Director, ReadSource
Welcome!
ReadSource is dedicated to creating a future where those who struggle to read and write, regardless of financial circumstances, have access to the highest quality support, ensuring they can thrive in their educational journey and beyond. As an Orton Gillingham Academy Accredited Training Site, we're also a trusted training resource for teachers supporting struggling readers, whether they've been diagnosed with a language-based learning disability like dyslexia or not.
The Schenck School has been helping students with dyslexia since 1959 using an evidence-based approach grounded in the science of reading. Since its humble beginnings, The Schenck School has helped thousands of students find success. Founded in 2014, Readsource extends the work of The Schenck School to help many more children overcome reading challenges and transform their lives. ReadSource is a natural complement and extension of The Scheck School's life-changing work. We are a team of 25 full-time and part-time professionals based in Atlanta, GA dedicated to partnering with schools, teachers, and learners alike, so that all who experience reading challenges may reach their full potential!
Read, Rise, Fly,
Kara A. Loftin, PhD
Executive Director, ReadSource
Our Mission
Building on The Schenck School's legacy of remediating dyslexia, ReadSource empowers individuals who struggle to read. We equip educators with the science of reading and provide direct student instruction, expanding access across the community.
Our Vision
We imagine a world where the struggle to read is no longer a barrier to unlocking a learner's fullest potential.
Elevating Our Impact: Empowering Educators
ReadSource has successfully trained more than 2,000 educators in Orton-Gillingham Academy aligned coursework.
In Georgia, ReadSource has partnered with leading districts such as Atlanta Public Schools and Marietta City Schools, as well as several counties in South Georgia.
ReadSource has provided exceptional training to educators across Georgia and several southeastern states, enhancing their skills and transforming classrooms.
Enhancing Educator Capabilities
We empower educators with engaging, timely, and relevant professional development for individuals, school teams, and districts.
Teachers trust us to be well-versed in the latest research on effective strategies for creating thriving learning environments and we empower them with the knowledge of why these methods succeed. As an Accredited Training Program through the Orton-Gillingham Academy, we offer coursework and practicums tailored to the goals of the trainee. ReadSource courses align with HB 538: Option B (O.C.G.A. §20-2.153.1) of The Georgia Literacy Act through The International Dyslexia Association approved coursework.
Our Partners and Affiliates
