COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.”
~Jean Vanier
As part of our mission The Liberty School offers several community
outreach programs for the betterment of our community.
Dyslexia Screenings – $100
We provide low-cost dyslexia screenings as an accessible first step for families seeking clarity about their child’s learning needs. These screenings help identify whether a student may be at risk for dyslexia and can guide decisions about next steps for support.
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While a screening does not provide a formal diagnosis, the results can indicate whether a more in-depth assessment may be beneficial. A formal dyslexia diagnosis can only be made through a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluationconducted by a qualified professional, such as an educational psychologist.
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What to Expect
During the initial visit, the student will work one-on-one with our dyslexia screener, Tracy Brothers. Over the course of about an hour, the student completes approximately five assessments designed to identify their language and processing strengths and weaknesses.
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After the screening, we schedule a separate follow-up meeting with parents to review the screening report and discuss recommendations for next steps. This follow-up meeting is included in the $100 cost of the dyslexia screening.​​​
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Dyslexia Simulations
Our annual Dyslexia Simulation gives educators and families a powerful opportunity to experience firsthand the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia. This eye-opening event fosters greater empathy, understanding, and awareness.
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Please check our website periodically for upcoming simulation dates — you won’t want to miss it!
Orton-Gillingham Language Training
Twice a year, our very own MJ Bilgrav offers an intensive 40–hour Orton-Gillingham (OG) Training class. The OG Approach is a scientifically researched-based language instruction. It is multi-sensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive and flexible. Its breadth, perspective, and flexibility prompt use of the term approach instead of method or program. Learning the OG approach provides in-depth knowledge on how to use any phonic-based program more effectively.
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The OG approach is appropriate for teaching individuals, small groups, and in classrooms with typical readers and readers with learning differences. This class is designed specifically for reading specialists, special-ed teachers, kindergarten, primary, elementary classroom teacher, private tutors, and parents.
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This class cost is $550 and a continuing education certificate is provided. For more information on our next Orton-Gillingham Language Training Class please contact us at 970-385-4834.