How is PAF Different?

PAF is different than other reading programs. It is based on the Orton-Gillingham philosophy that reading must be taught systematically and with direct teacher instruction.

This is not the case with other reading programs that use whole language and balanced literacy techniques. Some unique components of the PAF program include:

• Direct Instruction
  Lessons are taught, practiced and reinforced with teacher interaction.
  
  
• Oral Reading
  Allows the teacher to monitor the children's errors and provide the needed correction to develop accurate reading.
  
  
• Repeated Readings
  Provides practice to improve word recognition and fluency.
  
  
• Decodable Text
  Children are given passages to read which contain only sounds and words which have already been taught. This gives children a sense of accomplishment and discourages inappropriate strategies such as guessing at words.
  
  
• Integration of Reading and Spelling
  Teaches children to read and spell using the same vocabulary, which helps them to learn the letter/sound associations.