The Legacy School’s Lower School: Empowered Learning for Dyslexic Children

At ‪The Legacy School‬, each Lower School student receives a 45-minute daily tutoring session and an individualized 45-minute reading lesson utilizing Orton-Gillingham methodologies. As a group, students participate in additional reading lessons and fluency practice as well as a dedicated writing session. In the 30-minute literature class, students are exposed to grade level vocabulary and comprehension strategies. The 90-minute math block provides multi-sensory class and small group instruction based on grade level. Our Elementary Program includes one specials block each day, with students experiencing art, music, and gym coursework. Classes sizes average 8 students with full class and small group instruction providing content and building social skills.