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Love of learning is at the heart of the enthusiasm and dedication Greenwood teachers bring to their work. Greenwood’s faculty members are highly qualified and experienced, many hold advanced degrees, and their average tenure is over nine years. To address the needs of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning issues, our teachers have demonstrated competency either at the Greenwood School or elsewhere, and they work continually to improve the practice of their skills.
Our teachers are fully trained in multi-sensory remedial language techniques. They have received training in the "Knowledge of Language," an approach promoted by Dr. Louisa Moats, Ed.D, and in “Structured Language Teaching," a multi-sensory approach based on the highly respected Orton-Gillingham method. Both are proven learning techniques recommended by leading researchers and highly regarded by educational consultants and are integral components of The Greenwood School academic program.
This in-depth training deepens Greenwood teachers’ knowledge of the structure of language and prepares them to apply remedial techniques competently and to tailor lessons to address each student's specific needs. Ongoing teacher training and supervision is also provided by a master teacher, independent consultants, and by The Greenwood School's Headmaster.
Most of our teachers live on campus and undertake after-school, evening, and weekend commitments to supervise, mentor, and assist students in all aspects of student life, as well as academics, music, the arts, school projects, sports and recreational activities.
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