Curriculum Structure
We have developed curriculum and teaching methods that are strategically different. Finding the best tools are based on a multi-sensory approach.
The unique curricula developed at Bridges incorporates Project Read, Alphabetic Phonics, Wilson Reading, Edmark, Visualizing and Verbalizing, Saxon and Excel Math, as well as multi-sensory multiplications tables.
Specifically, the Academy offers LD children the following curricula and programs:
Alphabetic Phonics and Take Flight: the premier multi-sensory reading curricula for dyslexic students
Wilson Reading: a multi-sensory reading curriculum for dyslexic students who can advance quickly
ED-Mark: a carefully sequenced whole word approach for students who have difficulty with phonics
Reading/Literature: a structured program for the student who can read but struggles with good comprehension and vocabulary.
Reading Milestones: an alternative reading program with syntax and vocabulary controls that targets 5 critical reading skills
Building Blocks to Reading: a specialized reading approach that uses sound awareness with components of Sing, Spell, Read, and Write
Excel Math: a curriculum for the 1st- 5th grade student that reviews until mastery is attained
Saxon Math: a curriculum for 6th – 8th grade student that reviews until mastery is attained
Touch Math: a kinesthetic approach to addition and subtraction
Multi sensory Multiplication Tables: a visual, auditory, kinesthetic approach for learning the times tables at 100% accuracy
Glencoe Algebra: curriculum for 9th grade that is clear and precise with built in review
Science and Social: AGS and Harcourt, web-linked curriculum
Specific Skills Series: curriculum that addresses skills in comprehension, application, and critical thinking
Accreditation
Accredited by the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools for 1st-9th grade. Bridges Academy also follows the guidelines of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum.