The Jumpstarting Courses for Educators
Are you an educator contending with the challenge of bright students encountering reading and spelling difficulties despite stellar teaching, high quality structured phonics programs, and diligent efforts?

Imagine having the capability, in both mainstream and resource settings, to aid students grappling with word and number skills. How transformative would your teaching journey be if you possessed the assurance that these students could leverage their strengths to excel academically?

We empathise with the frustrations teachers face when conventional methods fail to meet students' needs. The lack of alternative solutions often exacerbates this frustration... until now!

In a typical classroom, approximately 10% to 20% of students may suffer with dyslexia, necessitating varied forms of support to access the curriculum. We acknowledge the dearth of training for teachers in this realm and the scarcity of resources. Even when students receive supplementary assistance, it frequently entails additional phonics instruction, which may have yielded little success over the years.

Enter the Jumpstarting Process!
Envision possessing a toolkit that genuinely aids struggling students in embarking on their learning journey, facilitating their catch-up and aligning their academic progress with their intelligence.

As an educator, few experiences rival witnessing those 'aha moments' when concepts click for your students. The Jumpstarting System empowers you to cultivate many more of these moments in your classroom.

Dyslexia and Synthetic Phonics
We recognize that individuals with dyslexia often encounter challenges in reading and spelling when employing traditional phonics methods. Three primary neurological differences contribute to this challenge:
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  1. 'Phonological deficit' – difficulties in processing sounds like phonemes, resulting in challenges with segmenting and blending.
  2. Underdeveloped mental imagery skills – crucial for swift word recognition in reading, effective word recall in spelling, and mastery of mathematical facts.
  3. A predilection for holistic, visual-spatial learning over detail-focused auditory processing, which phonics necessitates, creating a disparity between a student's learning style and instructional methods.

At Jumpstarting Learning Skills, we've crafted a distinctive visual system that presents a novel approach to mastering fundamental word and number skills. This system not only complements your existing phonics programs but also bridges the gap to aid children in accessing them effectively.

The Jumpstarting Process underscores a visual approach that educates students on developing and controlling their utilization of mental imagery for words. Beyond bolstering mental imagery skills, our system assists you in:

  • Helping students' entry into an effective learning state. 
  • Unveiling students' internal mental processes, aiding their comprehension of individual learning strategies. 
  • Fostering metacognition by pinpointing strengths and refining ineffective strategies to foster greater academic success.

The Jumpstarting Process is tailored to augment your conventional phonics program. Our exemplary session plans proffer insights into integrating the Jumpstarting Process both as an intervention tactic and in mainstream classrooms, especially for Reception and Early Years classes.

Expanding Your Teaching Toolkit
Here's what you'll glean from The Jumpstarting Word & Number Skills Course for Educators:
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  • Understanding the nature and indicators of dyslexia and dyscalculia. 
  • Delving into the neuroscience underpinning reading and spelling acquisition and the challenges encountered by dyslexic children.
  • Scrutinizing why a synthetic phonics program may not suit all learners.
  • Unraveling the reasons behind handwriting struggles and strategies for improvement.
  • Adopting a strengths-based coaching approach to accommodate neurodiversity in the classroom.
  • Implementing processes for cultivating a tranquil and conducive learning atmosphere.
  • Coaching struggling students to leverage mental imagery more effectively for successful learning.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEACHERS IN DUBAI AND ACROSS THE UAE ​

In-person and Online Courses for Educators: KHDA approved 
More info and to register: Click Here​
​“For children with dyslexia, spelling can be a struggle and affect self-esteem. Approached in the right way, it is possible to tap into their visual imagery to make this task enjoyable and enrich their learning.”
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Head Teacher
Loxwood Primary School
SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE Jumpstarting Word & Number Skills Course ​for Educators  
This 8 module course is pre-recorded allowing you to start immediately, work at your own pace and send question and feedback to the trainers.  

Course Fee: €947 
Includes downloadable teaching aids and resources. (Instalment option available)

​A Game-Changer for Neurodiverse Learners
“I’ve worked with dyslexic students for over a decade, and nothing has come close to the impact of Jumpstarting. It gave them tools they actually wanted to use — because they saw results. This approach is intuitive, visual, and deeply respectful of how each child learns.”
— Mr. J. Thompson, Learning Support Teacher
Reignited My Passion for Teaching
“This training completely reignited my passion for helping struggling students. The process is simple yet profound — it unlocks students' abilities in a way that feels like magic, but is grounded in solid learning principles. The smiles on their faces when they 'get it' is something I’ll never forget.”
— Mrs. S. Ahmed, Literacy Lead

Bring Jumpstarting into your School

​At Jumpstarting Courses for Educators, we're committed to supporting educators in their journey to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Our comprehensive courses offer innovative solutions to tackle challenges in reading, spelling, and numeracy, empowering educators to foster academic success for every learner. Additionally, we offer in-school training, including talks and workshops for parents, aimed at creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

For more information on how to bring Jumpstarting Courses to your school and to explore our in-school training options, please contact use the contact form.

Let's work together to transform education and unlock the full potential of every student!

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