Aida Thornton

The movement to create an all -inclusive and integrated classroom for all students with learning differences is here. More educators are becoming aware of students that struggle with reading challenges, but might lack the expertise to help a child with dyslexia. More general education colleagues are learning how to help students with dyslexia. This is where I come in. I am an education specialist who provides intensive, intervention instruction using a systematic, structured literacy approach for secondary students. My students have goals of graduating high school, because they struggle in middle school and need more help. I tell my students that they need to graduate from college. I see the difference in my students behavior, social skills, and academics everyday. I am living my dream by being in this position. The movement to create an all -inclusive and integrated classroom for all students with learning differences is here. More educators are becoming aware of students that struggle with reading challenges,... read more