Successful Learning Educational Services LLC

SLES uses the Barton Reading & Spelling System for reading intervention. Barton is the only O-G system that takes a student to a mid-ninth grade reading level when completing the entire program. The other reputable systems only go to 7th grade.

Happy Mother's Day to moms of children, no matter their age, with dyslexia. You are supporting your child in ways that are amazing! From helping with homework, advocating for accommodations and services, meeting with teachers to help your child's instructors understand your child's dyslexia, to encouraging your precious child to recognize and grow in their areas of strength. You are amazing moms!!!

Update on Dyslexia Simulation- Following Simulation, Cheryl Anthony will present on the need for controlled texts. Teacher clock hours available for this event! Sign up now!

Today Reading Is Fun Books participated in the Tucson Festival of Books, a HUGE book event, on the
U of AZ campus. Their inventory of decodable books is growing! Check them out at www. RIFBOOKS.COM!

Had a fun time today at the local artist/craft show sharing our Reading Is Fun! books. Made some great connections too! Our newly released book is now available at www.rifbooks.com!

Albert Einstein once wrote on a chalkboard:
9 x 1 = 9
9 x 2 = 18
9 x 3 = 27
9 x 4 = 36
9 x 5 = 45
9 x 6 = 54
9 x 7 = 63
9 x 8 = 72
9 x 9 = 81
9 x 10 = 91
Suddenly chaos erupted in the classroom because Einstein made a mistake. Obviously, the correct answer to 9 × 10 isn’t 91. And all his students ridiculed him.

Einstein waited for everyone to be silent and said:

“Despite the fact that I analyzed nine problems correctly, no one congratulated me. But when I made one mistake, everyone started laughing. This means that even if a person is successful, society will notice his slightest mistake. And they’ll like that. So don’t let criticism destroy your dreams.
The only person who never makes a mistake is someone who does nothing.”Albert Einstein once wrote on a chalkboard:
9 x 1 = 9
9 x 2 = 18
9 x 3 = 27
9 x 4 = 36
9 x 5 = 45
9 x 6 = 54
9 x 7 = 63
9 x 8 = 72
9 x 9 = 81
9 x 10 = 91
Suddenly chaos erupted in the classroom because Einstein made a mistake. Obviously, the correct answer to 9 × 10 isn’t 91. And all his students ridiculed him.

Einstein waited for everyone to be silent and said:

“Despite the fact that I analyzed nine problems correctly, no one congratulated me. But when I made one mistake, everyone started laughing. This means that even if a person is successful, society will notice his slightest mistake. And they’ll like that. So don’t let criticism destroy your dreams.
The only person who never makes a mistake is someone who does nothing.”

Sale on decodable books through Christmas! Buy now and have them delivered in time for the holidays.
www.rifbooks.com. 2 brand new books available!

Books for Dyslexic Readers and Struggling Students Do you have a struggling reader? Has your child been diagnosed with Dyslexia? Our books are written specifically to help dyslexic readers.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 9 AM PST. In 4 days the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit will hear oral arguments in Layna Crofts v Issaquah School District (Case # 19-35473). The court will address this question: When a child has suspected dyslexia, does a school have an obligation under IDEA to evaluate for this particular disorder and craft an IEP specific to dyslexia?

Watch, Learn, Support! Friday, November 19th at 9 am PST. This will be a 15 minute Q&A by the Court (oral arguments). You can watch it LIVE here: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/live-oral-arguments/ After the live viewing is over, you can re-watch or listen here: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/ Once the case is decided, DDWA will post the Court’s decision on our FB page.

Read the parent’s legal brief:
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/67b66ebe-7635-45a2-8776-f5e59d8e5c8d/downloads/21-0324%20Dkt%2031%20Appellant%20Opening%20Brief%20without.pdf?

Read the amicus brief from the Washington State Branch of the International Dyslexia Association:
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/67b66ebe-7635-45a2-8776-f5e59d8e5c8d/downloads/21-0414%20Dkt%2042-2%20Amicus%20Brief%20from%20WABIDA.pdf?ver=1635531321452

Photo used with permission of the Crofts family. Thank you Layna for fighting for our kids!

Live Video Streaming of Oral Arguments and Events

This was an exciting day! Former owner of SLES, Cheryl Anthony, editor, author Yasmin-John Thorpe, and co-business owner, Nikole Haumont brought their new decodable books to a large community event.
The books were well liked. Parents of young children, grandparents, teachers, and others perused the books for young readers and those with dyslexia.

Especially touching, Cheryl shared, were the retired individuals who stopped and shared their personal stories of having dyslexia in a time when not as much was known about dyslexia. The stories of parents who supported their children with dyslexia who are now adults. The concern of grandparents whose grandchildren have dyslexia. The thanks from an opthamologist who thanked Cheryl for her sign that explained dyslexia is not a vision problem. He shared that he had often needed to explain this misconception about dyslexia to parents who came to his office. Many thanked the team for providing these books and Cheryl's services to the community. What a wonderful and touching day!

You can find the books at Reading Is Fun!Books
www. Rifbooks.com. More books will be released
soon.

Olivia came to visit her tutor, Cheryl, in Arizona, recently as part of her graduation celebration for completing the Barton Reading & Spelling System. They had a fun time!

In an online meeting with her first tutor, Stephanie, and family, a meeting was held to celebrate this outstanding passage of completion of all 10 levels! Olivia, now in the 9th grade, is doing so well in school. She enjoys volleyball and basketball. She sings in the school choir. Olivia has also been training service dogs. She has even started her own business to help families who need dog training. Yes, all of this, and most of the past several years has attended tutoring two times per week! Olivia is one amazing girl! She and her family are grateful for the support of her tutors, Stephanie Thornton, and Cheryl Anthony at Successful Learning Educational Services!