Barton Reading & Spelling System
What is the Barton Reading & Spelling System?
The Barton System is a scientifically proven program tailored for children, teens, and adults facing challenges in reading, writing, and spelling due to dyslexia or learning differences through one-on-one classes. The Barton Reading & Spelling System is designed to make reading & spelling easy for all students. Students who have completed all ten levels will be reading, spelling, and doing basic writing at the mid-ninth grade level.
Prerequisits
A Barton student must:
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Be at least 5 years old and in kindergarten
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Can speak and comprehend spoken English
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Have an IQ of 71 or higher
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Struggles with spelling when writing stories, and can not easily sound out unknown words when reading
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Pass our Barton Student Screening
Prerequisites
A Barton student must:
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Be at least 5 years old and in kindergarten
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Can speak and comprehend spoken English
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Have an IQ of 71 or higher
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Struggles with spelling when writing stories, and can not easily sound out unknown words when reading
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Pass our Barton Student Screening
The Barton System Works
The Barton System was established in 1998. Research shows that 95% of reading failure is preventable – by using appropriate reading systems and well-trained teachers.
Dr. Orton and Anna Gillingham developed a unique method and sequence to significantly improve the reading and spelling skills of children and adults with dyslexia way back in the 1930’s.
The Barton System is an Orton-Gillingham influenced approach to reading, writing and spelling. It is one of ten well-known Orton-Gillingham based systems.
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Click here to learn more about the research.
Barton Resources & Support
At Rosedale Readers, we use a diverse variety of valuable resources to enhance the effectiveness of the Barton System.
Whizzimo
Spelling Success Games
Stand Alone Books
Sight Word Games
Barton Tiles
Spelling Rules
Susan Barton, a globally acknowledged dyslexia expert and the visionary behind the Barton Reading & Spelling Program, dives into essential topics. Gain insights on common myths, navigating the disability label, classroom accommodations, and more.