About
Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) is a multisensory Orton-Gillingham-based reading, writing, and spelling program developed by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman. Originally created for classroom and small-group use with students at risk for reading failure, the program is organized into sequenced levels covering phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, handwriting, and spelling. Materials include scripted teacher manuals and student workbooks, and the program is typically implemented by a trained teacher or tutor. PAF training is offered through the PAF office and affiliated Orton-Gillingham training centers. It is used in both school and homeschool remediation contexts.
Signature products
- PAF Reading Program
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