The Half-Day School Model establishes
a half day school, which includes instruction in reading,
written language and math. Through duplication of
all aspects of The Hill Center’s half day program,
including its philosophy, curriculum and operating
standards, systemic change occurs. This model requires
teachers to complete certification in Hill Methodology
in order to replicate desired achievement results
and is appropriate for students with LD and/or ADHD. The
research based Hill Methodology curriculum consists
of Reading, Written Language and Math instruction.
The Language Arts program, which is based on the work
of Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham, consists
of a multisensory structured approach to reading and
written language. The reading class uses systematic
phonics instruction for word attack and emphasizes
word recognition through phonological awareness exercises,
decoding, vocabulary development, fluency drills,
oral and silent reading, as well as reading comprehension.
Written language instruction includes spelling, paragraph
dictation, copying, handwriting, grammar and mechanics,
creative writing and composition. Math classes provide
multisensory instruction with emphasis on automatic
recall of math facts, developing number concepts,
following mathematical procedures, speed and accuracy
in computation and increased problem solving skills. Current Half-Day School Model Replication Sites: |
Started
by parents in August 2001 
