With the Read Write Spell Right tutor community, we’re creating a unique private space for dyslexia tutors. The common thread for many of us is our Barton tutoring experience — but there’s more to it than that.
We can all agree that the principles developed by Orton and Gillingham continue to work for many of our students. However, all seasoned Barton tutors can also point to those who simply do not progress well with this method alone.
Add to that the fact that once you’ve achieved all three tutor certifications, there is nowhere else to go within the Barton training structure.
So here is a unique neutral space for those professionals among us committed to keeping an open mind, staying abreast of the research, and exploring new — often really new! — ways to support all our students. This non-partisan community’s key focus is on our professional development.
All tutors who are trained in an Orton-Gillingham program and/or a speech-to-print approach are welcome. The only requirement is the commitment to always learning – semper discens!
While no topic is off-limits — provided it’s directly related to dyslexia remediation — the Read Write Spell Right Professional Development Forum is intentionally structured with a degree of formality that helps us maintain the highest professional standards.
Our discussions take place with respect and with the shared understanding that we’re all here to listen, learn, and grow as part of our continuing professional development. We also agree, upfront, that no single program can ever meet the needs of every student.
So why not just have these conversations on social media?
Because that’s someone else’s discussion taking place on someone else’s platform — where “stay on topic” warnings often appear just when things are getting interesting. The Read Write Spell Right Professional Development Forum offers freedom from those constraints, fostering deeper, more candid conversations that stay focused, nuanced, and genuinely professional.
My goal with the book club is to do more than discuss — I post summaries, raise questions that connect research to real tutoring challenges, and invite members to share how they’re applying new ideas with students. These conversations model the kind of professional reflection that’s hard to find elsewhere: grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and always open to new perspectives.
While no topic is off-limits — provided it’s directly related to dyslexia remediation — the Read Write Spell Right forum is deliberately structured with a degree of formality to help us all maintain the highest standards.
Our discussions take place with respect and with the understanding that we all share an overarching willingness to listen and learn as part of our continuing professional development — and we agree upfront that no one program can ever work for every student.
So why not just have these conversations on social media?
Because that’s somebody else’s discussion taking place on somebody else’s platform and we can all relate to being politely asked to ‘stay on topic’ before commenting is turned off just when it’s getting interesting. Freedom from those constraints is only one excellent reason to join us in the Read Write Spell Right tutors’ forum. Here are a few more:
As a forum member, you’ll also find out first about upcoming Read Write Spell Right tutor training courses and benefit from member-only discounts and bonuses!
Semper discens! The RWSR Professional Development Forum provides a well-organized and easy-to-use platform for you to enhance your knowledge about a whole host of topics relevant to literacy instruction for students with diagnosed or suspected dyslexia. No topic is off-limits and cross-pedagogy discussion is actively encouraged.
Elevate your tutoring expertise and join us today! If you have any questions please get in touch.
$12 / month
