Language Foundations: Grades 5–8

Overview: This therapeutic, non-graded class provides evidence-based, multisensory literacy instruction for students with dyslexia and other reading-based learning differences. Sessions are taught by a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).

Structure: Students are scheduled into Language Foundations in place of their World Language class. Sessions meet for 50 minutes, 10 out of every 12 days in the six-day rotating schedule.

Instruction is delivered in small groups of 2–5 students. The curriculum is rooted in Orton-Gillingham principles and includes Sequential English Education (SEE) and Take Flight, with other structured language tools integrated as needed to support advanced literacy, executive functioning, and classroom success.

Focus Areas:

• Decoding, reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension
• Spelling and vocabulary development
• Written expression and language organization

Eligibility: Available to students in grades 5–8 with an active Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) and a diagnosed reading difference (e.g., dyslexia).

Behavior Expectations: Students are expected to participate with kindness, focus, and respect. The Study is a supportive and encouraging learning space.

Cost: Tuition is $8,250/year. Charges will be added to your Smart Tuition account and may be prorated based on enrollment date.

Financial Assistance: If you receive tuition assistance and would like to apply for financial aid for Language Foundations, please contact Juli Baldwin, Director of Financial Assistance, at jbaldwin@parish.org.

Contact: Phillip Page, Director of The Gilman Study Email: ppage@parish.org

Please complete one registration per child. There is no fee to submit this form; tuition will be applied after processing.