DICE Reading Program Overview
Top 10 Reasons Why DICE Stands Out!
1. Created and co-founded by an Elementary Teacher.
2. Individualized Learning Experience:
At DICE, we meet each student where they are at, design lessons based
on their individual learning needs and celebrate their success!
3. Qualified Tutors:
Our tutors are credentialed teachers with years of teaching experience.
4. Customized Assessments:
DICE provides assessments that are used by Reading Specialists
and Clinicians which are reliable and accurate.
5. Individualized Assessments:
Our assessments are administered
by our Elementary Intervention Specialist.
6. Personalized Approach:
Instead of relying on computer-based assessments and
generic tutoring methods, DICE offers personalized instruction that takes
into account each child’s unique learning style and needs.
7. Targeted Tutoring:
By tailoring the content and pace of instruction to meet the individual
needs of the student, targeted tutoring can help improve
academic performance.
8. Specialized Reading Programs:
DICE offers Orton-Gillingham Reading Groups which
are beneficial for all students learning how to read and for
students with Dyslexia or other learning differences.
9. Charter Schools Vendor:
DICE offers Charter school families exceptional literacy support.
10. Inspiring Learning Environment:
The DICE office is a welcoming, and beautiful space
providing an optimal learning environment for students.
DICE Reading Program Overview
The DICE Reading Program, a dynamic and innovate reading program following a Structured Literacy approach!
The DICE Reading Program is a reading program that follows a Structured Literacy approach to reading instruction. Rooted in the Orton-Gillingham method our program is designed to systematically teach essential reading and writing skills to students, ensuring they develop strong foundational literacy skills for academic success. The DICE Reading program aims to provide explicit, sequential instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.
Key Components:
Phonemic Awareness:
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Activities to develop skills in rhyming, segmenting, blending, and manipulating sounds.
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Exercises focusing on phonemic awareness to build a strong foundation for reading and spelling.
Phonics:
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Explicit teaching of letter-sound correspondences through structured lessons.
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Systematic progression from basic to more complex phonics rules and patterns.
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Application of phonics skills in decoding and encoding activities.
Syllabication:
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Instruction in syllable types and syllable division rules.
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Strategies for breaking words into syllables to aid in decoding and spelling.
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Decoding and Encoding:
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Systematic instruction in decoding strategies for accurate word recognition.
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Spelling instruction emphasizing phonetic and structural principles.
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Practice activities to reinforce decoding and encoding skills.
Vocabulary:
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Explicit instruction in vocabulary words and meanings.
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Strategies for determining word meanings from context.
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Vocabulary-building activities integrated into reading and writing tasks.
Fluency:
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Techniques for improving reading fluency through repeated reading and expression practice.
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Focus on rate, accuracy, and prosody in oral reading.
Comprehension:
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Instruction in comprehension strategies such as predicting, summarizing, questioning, and making connections.
Writing:
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Instruction in handwriting, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Multisensory Approach:
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Utilization of multisensory techniques to engage auditory, visual, and kinesthetic modalities in learning.
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Hands-on activities, manipulatives, and interactive materials to enhance learning and memory retention.
Progress Monitoring:
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Ongoing assessment of student progress to inform instruction.
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Individualized support for students based on their specific learning needs.
The DICE Reading Program offers a research-based, Structured Literacy approach to reading instruction, equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for reading and writing proficiency. Our program provides comprehensive teacher guides, instructional materials, and resources to support effective teaching and learning.
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