Elementary School at Sandhills: Building Strong Foundations for Students with Dyslexia

Daily 50-minute Orton-Gillingham Language Training (LT) lessons provide comprehensive literacy development for students with dyslexia using multisensory techniques, explicit phonics instruction, and individualized feedback. Additionally, all elementary students receive two more periods of Language Arts instruction in reading and writing with a trained Orton-Gillingham teacher—three periods of language instruction every day!

Students participate in daily small-group math instruction, using hands-on, multisensory techniques to develop foundational skills in numeracy, computation, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving. Lessons include real-world applications, manipulatives, and collaborative activities designed to build confidence and deepen mathematical understanding.

Science, Social Studies, Arts, and PE integrate project-based learning, experiments, and interactive activities that engage students through multiple senses. Students explore concepts using hands-on experiences, group collaborations, and technology to make learning meaningful and exciting.

Each student receives a customized annual academic plan known as a Blueprint. These detailed plans highlight student strengths, learning styles, and goals. Created from teacher observations, assessments, and family feedback, Blueprints guide instruction and ensure personalized academic growth.