About Literacy Lab
Literacy Lab provides structured reading intervention grounded in the science of reading. These structured literacy lessons are designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to engage with grade-level texts and build strong spelling, decoding, and writing abilities. Developed for students facing significant reading challenges, including dyslexia, this instruction uses systematic, explicit, and multi-sensory teaching to address a wide range of literacy needs.
About Betsy
Betsy brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as an educator, having started her career in 2019 within West Chicago Public Schools, where she specialized in teaching special education in a resource classroom. Her dedication to students facing reading disabilities led her to pursue specialized training in dyslexia intervention and structured literacy instruction. Drawing from her own experience with dyslexia intervention during middle school, Betsy understands firsthand the transformative impact this work can have on students.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Betsy enjoys playing and coaching tennis, gardening, cooking, and cherishes moments spent with her family and church community. Her educational journey through private and co-schools in Chicagoland has equipped her with valuable insights into overcoming literacy challenges and fostering academic success. Betsy is passionate about sharing her story and supporting students in mastering literacy skills to unlock their full potential.
FAQs
What kind of reading intervention do you use and which approach is best for my child?
Literacy Lab provides individualized structured reading intervention grounded in the science of reading. Instruction may emphasize decoding, encoding, fluency, comprehension, and written language depending on your child's needs. The best plan for your child depends on assessment data, current skill gaps, and learning goals, so each student begins with a review of strengths and areas for growth before recommendations are made.
Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis to receive services from Literacy Lab?
No, your child can receive services from Literacy Lab without a dyslexia diagnosis. Structured literacy intervention is often especially effective for students with dyslexia, but it can also support a broader range of students who struggle with reading, spelling, and written language. Because instruction is explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory, it can be adapted for many different learning profiles.
Do you use Orton-Gillingham teaching approaches?
Yes. Literacy Lab uses structured literacy practices that are Orton-Gillingham-informed and grounded in the science of reading. Instruction is explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and tailored to each student's needs in reading, spelling, and written language.