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Thank
you so much for this reading system. This is the first
time I have seen improvement in my son's reading. He
has also noticed the improvement, which has made a huge
difference in his attitude.
I
only wish I had found this system earlier -- when he
was in first grade.
Karon
Bobbitt
Vernon, AL
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My
son has made tremendous progress in the Barton System. When
he started as a first grader, he could only read short two-
and three-letter words. Reading was a chore. Even with flash
cards and repetition, he wasn't getting it.
After
participating in this program, he is now reading at grade level
and can easily get through a book.
Lisa
Hartley
Pleasanton, CA
Thank you for the Barton System. It has changed my daughter's life.
We felt she was underperforming in school. After finding your website, we had her tested for dyslexia.
I started tutoring her this last summer. This fall, she made 6th Grade Honor Roll, working independently. The most exciting part is that she told me she actually volunteered to read in class for the first time ever!
Tina Mukai
San Jose, CA
My son, Kyle, has had trouble reading since kindergarten. He went through 5 years of elementary school staying at a kindergarten reading level. Teachers said he wouldn't ever read or he'd only be a sight reader.
Then one of his teachers, Emily Moss, got trained in the Barton Reading & Spelling System. She started tutoring him at the beginning of sixth grade. He just finished seventh grade, and his success is beyond words. For the first time, he took the state standards test at the end of the year, and he passed the reading portion with a 3 -- which means he met the standards. His teacher was so excited that she pulled him out of lunch to give him the news. Imagine going from the kindergarten level to the 7th grade level in just 2 years.
He's able to read billboards, and he reads books he's interested in all by himself. He's never had that type of independence before.
I want to thank you for the program. My hope is that all schools will have at least one teacher who has been trained in your program so they will be able to help another child like Kyle.
Tina Smith
Reidsville, NC
When our son finished second grade, the school evaluated his reading level. It was 1.9 to 2.3.
After only 2 months of tutoring him myself over the summer using your system, he has improved greatly. The school tested him at the beginning of this year, third grade, and his reading is now 3.2 to 5.0.
His self-confidence is so much better than it was a year ago. He will even read out loud in Sunday School in front of his friends.
Recently, there was a story about a dyslexic boy in their lesson. He raised his hand and shared that he has dyslexia, too. Jonah explained that he was born with it, and that he can read just as well as any of them, it just sometimes takes him a little longer.
Bless you for what you have done for our son.
Eileen Carter
Gainesville, FL
During our year of homeschooling, my daughter got twice a week tutoring from a Certified Barton tutor. She is now in the middle of Level 4.
This year, I decided to re-enroll her in public school. Yesterday, the reading teacher listened to her read. Natalie read all the "assessments" for 4th grade perfectly. She made one error on the 5th grade assessment, and Natalie opted to try their 6th grade reading passage. She did pretty well on that one, too. That means in her 5th grade class, she will be able to read grade-level books independently.
Natalie said, "Mom, this Barton Tutoring really works!" She was very excited.
I can't thank you enough for all the time you have given to help people with dyslexia
Betsy Lester
Parker, CO
I wanted
to let you know how wonderful the Barton System has been for
my son. We hired a Barton tutor in 2005, when my son was 7
and in Kindergarten, at the bottom of his class and barely
able to read and write. We knew he needed special help that
the school didn't offer.
His progress
has been tremendous. He is now in first grade and at the top
of his class. His teacher says that he reads at a third grade
level.
This has
given him a confidence and self-assurance he didn't possess
before. We now have a happy son who volunteers to explain spelling
and grammar rules to the other kids in his class.
Thank you,
and his tutor, for helping him succeed in school and in life.
Sacha
Arts
Los Gatos, CA
Angelo is doing great with the Barton System. He is working with a Barton tutor in Pacifica. He's finally reading for pleasure !!!!!
Now I have to make him put the book down and turn off the light at night. YAHOO !!!!
Laura Novello
Half Moon Bay, CA
My
son entered the Barton program at the beginning of first grade.
I was amazed at how much progress Grant made by the end of
the year. He went from hating school to loving it. A huge part
was due to his success in reading.
I
can't imagine where Grant would be without the Barton program.
I hope other children who struggle with reading and learning
disabilities will have the same opportunities that my son has
had.
Danielle
Messinger
Pleasanton, CA
In
5th grade we realized that our son was about to enter middle
school, and yet was still functionally illiterate.
I
began working on Level 1 with Danny, and for the first time,
I could see that things were making sense to him.
His
reversals of letters and numbers when writing went away. It
was amazing.
A
quantum leap in his spelling and reading comprehension took
place.
We've
been using the Barton System for 18 months. Danny made the
Honor Roll this year. His
most recent report card was straight-A's!
The
school principal was so impressed by Danny's improvement that
she ordered the Barton System.
Mike
Billo
San Francisco, CA
I wanted to let you know how much your tutoring program has helped my daughter.
Knowing Beth had dyslexia, I began tutoring her when she was 5. By the time she started Kindergarten, she was in Level 3.
I just had a parent-teacher conference last Friday, and Beth is at the top of her class in reading.
Candi Houghton
Visalia, CA
When
it came to reading, my daughter's frustration could be seen
in her contorted face as she tried to sound out words. It was
incredibly painful to watch her struggle day after day.
Today,
after only 18 months of instruction with the Barton System,
she enjoys reading! At night she goes to her room to read to
her sister. She reads signs as we drive on the freeway. She
even catches my errors. I'm dyslexic. I cannot tell you how
her corrections bring tears to my eyes.
Feel
free to give out my email address to anyone who wants to know
how a dyslexic child has been successfully homeschooled using
your program.
Wendi
Fawns
Pleasanton, CA
Although my grandson did "okay" in Kindergarten, he did not do as well as we expected. After learning more about dyslexia, when first grade began, I asked the school to test him for dyslexia. They said he definitely has it.
So I hired a Certified Barton tutors to work with him twice a week.
He is now in second grade. His teacher says that he is a champion reader. He has no problems with any part of their reading program.
Thank you for helping us find such a wonderful tutor for our grandson.
Ann Myers
San Jose, CA
My
second grade-daughter hated school and often came home crying.
She complained that the other kids laughed at her. I was concerned
about my daughter's skills and horrified that she hated school!
My
daughter began the Barton Reading System in October. I am thrilled
to report her progress. In just two months, her reading improved
by 20 words per minute. She now loves school. She also loves
to read. She still has more work ahead, but she loves "doing
Barton." Thank you for such a wonderful program.
Susan
Garcia
Pleasanton, CA
I
am on Level 3 with my daughter. I see a HUGE improvement. I
am no longer worried about junior and senior high. I know she
will be ok.
The
Barton System is an answer to a prayer! Thank you!
Cynthia
Dapello
Claremont, CA
Her
writing has improved dramatically. Her reading is improving.
She's more successful with spelling. She's happy again. She's
finally participating in class. Overall, her whole attitude
has changed. Even her teacher has noticed.
Rachel
Garcia
Pleasanton, CA
I've
been very pleased with my son's progress. His reading has improved
as well as his writing. He has more confidence in reading,
and he's willing to read aloud now.
His
confidence level is higher, so he enjoys school more. He will
now pick up a book and read it on his own, where he never would
before. I could not be happier with his progress.
Kathy
Bertolini
Pleasanton, CA
I
have been home schooling for over 6 years, and I've been searching
for a curriculum that would help my children with their reading
and spelling, as well as be easy to use and not require a great
deal of training outside the home. I had almost given up hope
when I finally stumbled across the Barton Reading and Spelling
System.
The
Barton System's train-as-you-go style makes it extremely easy
to use. All the lessons are laid out very clearly, and it's
lots of fun. In just a few short months, my son's spelling
has improved, and he has even commented on how the system has
helped him to hear sounds in the words he spells.
My
daughter, who was always reluctant to pick up a book, can hardly
be found without one now, and her spelling has improved tremendously.
They both look forward to our time together, especially the
games at the end.
I
am very excited about the Barton System. I hope many more homeschooling
families will find it to be the key to their child's success
in reading and spelling.
Linda
Luebker
Castro Valley, CA
The
best part is the confidence he now has while reading. He doesn't
just guess at the bigger words. He can break them apart and
discern the sounds. I'm very thankful for finding the Barton
System. We had tried a private tutor and a Score center. They
didn't work. He was still struggling.
The
Barton System has taught him to 'hear' all the different sounds,
to take them apart, and to put them back together. It's a program
that has worked wonders for my son.
Victoria
Rosenberg
Pleasanton, CA
My
son Kolton is 8 and in second grade. When I started tutoring
him in October, the teacher said he was reading at the preprimer
(or Kindergarten) level. Kolton has steadily improved.
It
is now March. He is in the middle of Level 3. His teacher just
retested him, and he is now reading on a 2nd grade independent
level, and a 3rd grade instructional level. Isn't that just
awesome?
Debbie
Copple
Davenport, FL
Because
he sees how much the Barton Reading and Spelling System has
helped him, my second grade son asks, "Mommy, why can't
everybody have tutoring?" This system has saved our family
years of searching and frustration, and has given my son the
confidence to continue trying. I appreciate the step-by-step
details of the lesson plans and the integration of spelling
along with reading.
Sue
Maass
Cupertino, CA
Jillian
has been tutored for three months. We have already seen much
improvement in her grammar, spelling and reading. She is very
proud of her accomplishments. She now reads on her own, without
prompting, and often brags about being able to figure out new
words.
Greg
Blandino
Pleasanton, CA
The
Barton Reading and Spelling System is an Orton-Gillingham-based
program. It is meant mainly for home use, so it can potentially
save you a lot in clinician fees. There are training tapes
for the parents.
Susan
Barton, the author and creator of the system, is readily available
to answer questions via email or phone. The personal attention
and direction you receive is amazing!
(The
Barton System was given a 5 Star Rating, their top rating.)
from
LDReview.com,
a consumer's guide written by parents
I've
seen my daughter make huge strides in reading ability, and
her interest in reading has increased tremendously. It used
to be when I asked her to read, she didn't want to. Now she
picks up a book and reads it on her own. That's a huge change.
She even had a meltdown last week because she wanted to read
aloud to the family, but it was past her bedtime.
Mary
Linchey
Pleasanton, CA
The
Barton System has made a great difference to my daughter. Her
reading, comprehension, and joy in reading have all improved
because of this program. She is becoming more confident, and
she can now attack words successfully.
In
spelling last year, she struggled so much. Now she gets assigned
15 words each week, and gets 12-13 right.
Her
reading is more fluid. She wants to try words she has not seen
before, and often gets them right. All of her teachers have
seen the difference.
This
program is special and needs to spread. If you need a voice,
I pledge my support.
Paul
Theobald
Pleasanton, CA
Claire
is blossoming at school. She completed the first three Barton
levels before starting fourth grade, so she is in the regular
reading group. She is thrilled to be participating in grade-level
novel studies. She loves to read!
Her
written expression has greatly improved now that she has the
tools to proofread her own work.
I
can't thank you enough for developing the Barton System for
parents like me, who have limited access to services and training.
It
is, by far, the most cohesive, understandable reading and spelling
program I have ever taught -- and I taught elementary school
for 14 years.
Cathy
Struck
Red Lodge, MT
It
was while I was being trained to be a tutor in the Barton System
that I realized my own son needed to be tested for dyslexia.
Before my training, I didn't understand his struggles or how
to help him. He is currently being tutored, and with only a
few weeks under his belt, I already see his self-confidence
improving!
The
Barton System is user friendly, both for the student and the
tutor.
Nancy
denBroeder
Pleasanton, CA
My
son is now in Level 5 of the Barton System and he's in a reading
frenzy. When we were shopping at Costco, I finally had to take
his book away. He said it was so good he couldn't put it down.
Those were the magic words I'd hoped to hear for so many years.
After
one year of tutoring, he's gone from struggling with second-grade
readers to rapidly and accurately reading -- and loving --
fifth-grade books. Your system is fabulous.
Sharon
Marriott
Livermore, CA
I'd
like to send a note of praise regarding the Barton Reading
and Spelling System. I am a parent AND a tutor. The Barton
System gives students rules to follow and "tricks" to
help them remember the rules. In my opinion, it is a program
that helps the "falling through the cracks" kids
who are bright but struggle with reading.
My
son is one who needed this program. He now picks up things
to read that he wouldn't have considered a year ago.
Victoria
Rosenberg
Pleasanton, CA
I
have been so excited teaching The Barton System and seeing
results in such a short time. My son Adam is doing very well.
In fact, he is now ineligible for resource! I have been waiting for
this day for years!
I
just want to tell the world that test results prove that with
hard work, determination, and the Barton System, a dyslexic
child can learn to read and spell.
If
you ever need a testimonial for the Barton System, please let
me know.
Louise
Petersen
Ahwahnee, CA
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