Gateways’ individualized reading programs begin with a careful assessment of phonological awareness, decoding skills, vocabulary, comprehension, reading rate, and reading fluency.

Reading program elements may include:

• Word Attack—learning to use phonics, context clues, and memory to identify words rapidly and accurately
• Vocabulary Development—broadening word knowledge through study of definitions, analogies, and etymology
• Comprehension—developing critical thinking skills to understand both stated and implied information
• Note taking—locating and recording key concepts and structural elements in fiction and nonfiction

All students learn a multiple reading procedure to maximize comprehension and retention. Our REACH® program encourages practice and develops a recreational reading habit.

See also Dyslexia (Learning Disabilities), Speed Reading (Teen Programs), Spelling (Writing), and Study Skills (Teen Programs).