Understanding Dyslexia & How To Make a Difference
October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the 1 in…
Karla O'BrienOctober 3, 2025
Slant System Blog
Alphabet Knowledge: Simple, Powerful Strategies to Build Early Literacy
By Karla O’Brien and Beth Hatlen “After 16 years in a kindergarten classroom, I can…
A Conversation With the Creator of the Slant System™
Introducing, the magnificent and brilliant Marsha Geller! Guest Blogger: Marsha Geller In collaboration with Beth…
Karla O'BrienJune 17, 2025
OG Trained vs. OG Certified: Understanding the Science and the Practice
By Karla O'Brien In today’s educational landscape, terms like “OG trained,” “Science of Reading-aligned,” and…
Karla O'BrienMay 16, 2025
Building Automaticity: The 3-Part Drill in Orton-Gillingham Instruction
By Karla O'Brien One of the most essential and enduring components of an Orton-Gillingham (OG)…
Karla O'BrienMay 12, 2025
It’s Not Too Late: How One Teacher is Rewriting the Future for Struggling Readers
By Karla O'Brien For many educators, teaching reading stops at the early elementary years. The…
Karla O'BrienApril 14, 2025
Orton-Gillingham: The True OG of The Science of Reading
by Karla O'Brien The Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham The Science of Reading is not…
Karla O'BrienMarch 20, 2025
Improving NAEP Reading Scores: Why Slant System™ Stands Out
By Stacey Masliansky The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading scores continue to highlight…
Karla O'BrienMarch 19, 2025
Building Word Knowledge with the POSSUM Strategy
Vocabulary development is a cornerstone of literacy, impacting both word reading and comprehension. Without a…
Karla O'BrienFebruary 24, 2025
A Dedicated Special Educator Transforming Adult Literacy with Slant System™ Structured Literacy: An Interview with Mary Berman
Mary Berman is a passionate special educator who works with adults ages 18 to 50+…
Karla O'BrienFebruary 18, 2025
