![]() The Barton learning system is highly technical and follows very specific rules. Students for the program are generally referred by site staff or by their families. ![]() Some of the signs include: comprehension difficulties, spelling the same word differently on the same page, poor recall of facts and difficulty planning/managing time. Rather, there are often other leading indicators that suggest an individual student could be a candidate for the program. Students that benefit from Barton are not necessarily dyslexic. ![]() Through a generous grant engineered by Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) and through ongoing support of the Wells Middle School PFC, the program was launched at Wells in 2005. The program was approved by the California Board of Education in 2003 and has gained acceptance across the nation. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and to manipulate each sound in a word – in your head, without letters. Research demonstrated that a lack of phonemic awareness was preventing many students from mastering reading. The Barton Reading & Spelling System was developed by internationally recognized expert on the subject of dyslexia Susan Barton. recently had the opportunity to observe the Barton Reading Program and to sit down with its Facilitator, Diana Orton Johansson. Much closer to home, we’ve come to realize that there’s a bit of magic happening inside of Room B-13 at Wells Middle School on a regular basis. The team’s motto was “It’s magic inside!” – referring to AT&T Park. Last year, the San Francisco Giants enjoyed a rollicking ride that led them to a World Series Championship. ![]() Barton Reading and Spelling System volunteers work with Wells Middle School students ![]()
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