FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING!

FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING was born of the passion to teach the structure of the English language in a way that makes sense.

You have come to the right place if you are looking for rich, engaging professional development based on the science of literacy and learning. Our goal is to present a clear, accurate, and comprehensive understanding of the structure of the English language and most importantly to provide you with the tools to help you turn that knowledge into effective practice.

We teach the WHAT and the HOW along with the WHY!

We work with schools, clinics, organizations, and individuals to support professional learning in all things literacy related for any level or age group. There are a variety of courses and workshops to choose from depending on your goals, and our specialty is designing a customized learning experience for your group.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

We teach students of all ages – and that includes teachers!

Whether you are a teacher curious about the Science of Reading and Learning and how it can help you reach all of your students, a school administrator looking for professional development for your staff, a client looking to further develop your reading and writing skills, or a parent looking for help for your child, – we are here to help.

Workshops

Offering a wide variety of workshop topics to choose from or we can custom design a learning experience just for your group!

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Orton-Gillingham Training

Providing high quality training by an Orton-Gillingham Academy Accredited Training Fellow at the Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified levels for teachers, parents, tutors, and other professionals.

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Speaking

Liisa Freure is a regular speaker at local, national, and international conferences. She is available to speak in person or virtually on a wide variety of literacy related topics.

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Consulting

Offering consultation services to schools, clinics, and individuals. We can provide customized professional development, help support curriculum design and implementation, and guide and support staff as they refine their practice.

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Tutoring

Working with students of all ages and all levels – from preschool to graduate school!

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Practicum & Mentoring

Supporting teachers and tutors as they apply their newly learned skills. Matching trainees with students.

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FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING!

When students are taught the FUNDAMENTALS of our language system they become empowered advocates for their own learning.
They begin to look for patterns and meaning in the structure of our highly ordered morphophonemic language system and learn that English is NOT crazy!

Phonology, morphology, and etymology all have a role to play, as do syntax and semantics.
Reading, writing, and spelling takes us on a journey through time as we encounter the fascinating history that is our language.

If you’re looking to go beyond phonemic awareness and phonics to learn more about
how the English language actually works, come and join us!

Client Testimonials

I have the unique perspective of having had the pleasure to witness the magic that Liisa brings to her teaching and tutoring as both an elementary school teacher who attended her Orton – Gillingham training and as a parent of a child who painfully struggled with both reading and writing.
I have yet to meet someone as able, knowledgeable, committed and passionate about teaching her students the fundamentals of reading. It is amazing what happens when you systematically train a student using the O-G approach. Her students begin to feel, perhaps for the first time, the beauty of language and the pride and success of unlocking the rules and patterns, origins and complexities of the English language. Her lessons are engaging, meticulously planned and individually tailored to engage the student from where ever they begin their journey to reading.
I am completely in awe of the skills, results and enthusiasm that Liisa has been able to provide for my child. This approach coupled with this exemplary educator has been a very bright light along our journey to reading.

ELISA MAUROParent and teacher

My experience with the O-G courses (the Associate and the Certified levels) has been unexpected. I remember being skeptical at first and not entirely convinced that I would get anything out of it especially since I already had a Master’s degree in Special Education and had been actively tutoring for about 12 years. I have to say that even though the theoretical aspects came easily to me, especially that I was familiar with the terminology, it challenged some of my set beliefs. A good example would be learning to use morphology and etymology to explain and make sense of many sight words, rather than just teaching them as “rule breakers”. I was also in for a surprise when I started the practicum. The amount of planning, note taking and analyzing that was involved, forced me to look at my methods and lesson content under a microscope. Liisa’s meticulous and honest feedback was especially valuable to me. She is always exceedingly generous with her knowledge and guidance; she readily shares resources and information to give support in any way that she can. It is good to know that I am now able to give my students the best, evidence-based, individually-tailored intervention that they deserve. Becoming a part of the O-G community has been, and continues to be, a growing experience and a privilege.

AZZA DABARemedial Educator / Dyslexia Specialist

All through my life I’ve had difficulty with reading and writing. I am an adult and it came to a point that I needed to find a solution to this problem. My wife was supportive of my problem along the way, and I had tried a few different courses that weren’t successful. Then we found Liisa through the Internet. I contacted Liisa and met with her in March. Since meeting with her, I have noticed a huge improvement in my reading and writing. Now I can pick up a book and read because I want to and I am not scared to, something I have never done before, thanks to the methods Liisa has taught me. I have since taken a course to better my career, which is something I would never have had the courage or ability to do before. Liisa’s teaching has changed my life. It is never too late to get help for your learning needs.

LCAdult student

Liisa and I have serendipitously crossed paths and forged a deep collegial bond as Orton-Gillingham Fellows and educators. I have had the privilege of attending numerous enlightening presentations by Liisa at the annual OGA conference. Liisa radiates passion whenever she delves into the captivating history of the English language.
Whether she is unpacking the intricate journey of a single word across centuries or elucidating the broader significance of enhancing students’ English language proficiency by refining their decoding and encoding skills, Liisa possesses an inherent talent for seamlessly intertwining morphology, etymology, phonology, and all elements of an OG lesson into a vibrant and dynamic discourse. She exudes empathy for aspiring teachers through profound conversations and stimulating professional dialogues, all while consistently placing the needs of students with dyslexia at the forefront of her endeavors. I wholeheartedly endorse her structured literacy training sessions. After witnessing Liisa’s presentations to our expansive public school district, our educators were captivated by her content and engaging delivery, making her an invaluable resource in the realm of structured literacy training and education.

Holly RobbertzDistrict Dyslexia Specialist
Olentangy School District, Ohio

Making Sense of Language

Fundamental Learning believes that it is fundamental to teach the fundamentals of the English language.

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