I am a retired reading teacher. I have taught reading for over 25 years using basal programs, co-operative learning, Success For All, Four Blocks, and whole language.

When I retired, I started tutoring 2 students using the Barton Reading & Spelling System.

I finally know how to teach reading.

One student is now at grade level. The other is above grade level.

Our school purchased the license and has funded our Special Education teachers to provide the tutoring daily to our IEP kids.

My son went from profoundly dyslexic, non reading in the 3rd grade to now (he’s starting book 7) he’s able to decode words and read significantly better.

He said he used to think people who could read knew magic. Now he sees that it’s all in the instruction.

I’d love to see our schools teach all our kids with Barton because the program works for all kids.

I had a fourth-grade student who was unable to read or spell even three-letter words. He has made amazing progress since September. His parents were quite defeated at the beginning of the year, but the success their son has had in the Barton System has made a difference for everyone.

Reading is one of the most critical skills that we teach, impacting all other subjects. It is essential that all children be given whatever materials and approach they need to master this skill.