“We are so happy to see our son pick up a book and want to read to us, it’s an amazing feeling.”
The Reading Foundation is pleased to present the Discover Reading Program – Beginnner Level, an exciting research-based reading and spelling program for children ages 4-6. Discover Reading – Beginner Level evolved from the Discover Reading Program – Basic Level which has been used at The Reading Foundation since 1998. The Discover Reading Program – Beginner Level has been getting excellent results. It has been used successfully in a one-to-one setting, as well as in the classroom.
Key Features:
Works from the whole to the parts by using a specially written children’s story to introduce sounds (phonemes) and their respective letter representations (Sound Links)
Builds connections between sounds and Sound Links (letters) in a fun and effective way
Teaches phonemic processing
Introduces students to correct pencil grips
Contains tracing and printing activities with upper and lower case letters
Develops visual memory for Sound Links and words
Introduces students to simple, complex and multisyllable words
Develops fluency
Uses word families and rhyming
Provides further multisensory reinforcement of the Sound Links with craft activities
Program Length
Ideally, students attend each day for four hours of one-to-one instruction. They come five days a week for an average of four to five weeks. This represents a total of 80 to 100 hours of instruction. The impact on both learning and self-esteem in this short time frame is very dramatic. (Some students who have a severe reading/spelling issue or difficulties in more than one area may require more than 80 to 100 hours of intervention in the long run. Once the initial assessment is completed, a reasonable estimate of the time it will take to bring genuine change can be provided). A modified routine is available for students who cannot miss school time. We offer after school and Saturday times for this purpose. Alternatively, students can attend for a few half days during the week, as well as four hours on Saturdays. Summer break, or other school holidays during the year are also a great time to come without having to miss school.
Rates
The cost of the initial assessment is $250 and includes the contact time with the student, consultation with parents and a written report. Cost of individual one-to-one instruction is $60 per hour. (All prices in Canadian dollars). The average length of a program is 80 to 100 hours, which amounts to $4800 to $6000. There is no Goods and Services Tax (GST) on this service. You can deduct the amount paid to The Reading Foundation as a medical expense on your Canadian income tax return if the student attends the Calgary clinic. A properly worded receipt for this purpose is provided once the student exits the program in Calgary. Because Dr. Truch is a chartered psychologist in Alberta, fees may also be partially recovered from private health care plans that cover psychological services, provided the student attends the Calgary clinic.
If you are a US citizen visiting this web site, a four or five week trip to Calgary or Vancouver may be surprisingly affordable for you. Our hourly charge is usually less than a comparable clinical program in the United States. Use the calculator to determine the cost of our program (80 to 100 hours over four to five weeks) and the cost of travel and lodging in Canadian dollars. May we suggest planning a summer holiday in beautiful Calgary or Vancouver and bringing the gift of reading to your son or daughter at the same time? To discover more about Calgary and Vancouver, please click here.
Works from the whole to the parts by using a specially written children’s story to introduce sounds (phonemes) and their respective letter representations (Sound Links)