Speaker Series
October 20, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Inside Orton-Gillingham: How Carroll School Builds Skilled, Confident Learners
virtual
Presenters:
- Heather Lufkin, Director of GIFTT (Garside Institute for Teacher Training)
- Lizzy Pond, Lower School Tutoring Department Head
- Emma Creeden, Middle School Tutoring Department Head
Join Carroll’s Orton-Gillingham and tutoring experts for a closer look at the practices that shape our reading instruction and are at the heart of Carroll’s integrated approach. Together, we’ll explore the principles of Orton-Gillingham, how instruction is individualized to meet each student’s needs, and how this work supports students across all subject areas as they grow as readers and learners.
Come with your questions and gain a deeper understanding of the thoughtful, expert instruction happening every day at Carroll.

