Global Curriculum, Specialized Approach: The IB Choice for Students with Dyslexia
Grades K-8
Redefining Education.®
Global Curriculum, Specialized Approach: The IB Choice for Students with Dyslexia
Grades K-8
Redefining Education.®
Global Curriculum, Specialized Approach: The IB Choice for Students with Dyslexia
Grades K-8
Redefining Education.®
We’re a small school doing big things.
Our student-to-teacher is 7:1, but we understand that a great classroom means more than just a small size.
When actor Tom Holland speaks on his dyslexia, it highlights an experience shared by many students.
Known globally for his role as Spider-Man, the actor recently discussed how living with dyslexia presents ongoing considerations in adulthood and professional environments.
During an appearance on the Good Hang podcast with Amy Poehler, Tom Holland shared details about what it’s like to read out loud while having dyslexia:
“I can read fine, but when I have to read out loud, it’s like a mental block, and I can freeze. So for me, my worst day at work is the read-through.”
To navigate this challenge, he relies on specific preparation techniques:
“I will really try and highlight everything and learn my lines ahead of time so that I’m more kind of skimming it than I am reading it.”
Dyslexia does not end after school; it impacts adults in everyday life and professional settings as well.
Tom Holland has dyslexia, and his story is a clear example of how the right tools and strategies empower individuals to navigate learning differences at any stage of life.
💡 Dyslexia is the most common learning difference, impacting an estimated 15% to 20% of the global population to varying degrees. It has no connection to intelligence, and many people with dyslexia are highly creative and excel in problem-solving, big-picture thinking, and the arts.
🧠 Discover inspiring stories from the Brilliant Minds series by The Roig Academy, Miami’s specialized school for students with dyslexia. Visit our page to explore more profiles and expert resources on learning differences.
🏫 The Roig Academy is a specialized private K-8 IB school in Miami that supports students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, through research-based instruction.
Dyslexia School | Miami
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Reading doesn’t begin with letters. It begins with sounds. 🔊
Phonological Awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the spoken parts of words, separate from their meaning. It is one component of language development that occurs before formal reading instruction begins.
Phonological Awareness is the conscious awareness of or sensitivity to the sound structure of language. It includes the capacity to think about how the language sounds, separate from its meaning.
Research identifies Phonological Awareness as a predictor of reading outcomes. Weak Phonological Awareness is associated with dyslexia and other reading difficulties, though not every child with low Phonological Awareness will show signs of dyslexia.
At The Roig Academy, Phonological Awareness is assessed and incorporated into daily instruction. Identifying Phonological Awareness levels early allows educators to address gaps before they compound, which is relevant for students who may show early indicators associated with dyslexia.
Have questions about phonological awareness? Feel free to ask in the comments.
🏫 The Roig Academy is a specialized private K-8 IB school in Miami that supports students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, through research-based instruction.
Dyslexia School | Miami
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Today, we are highlighting a memorable student agency IB PYP project from our “Sharing the Planet” unit. 🌎
The Central Idea: Space exploration helps us understand how to share and protect resources beyond Earth.
Our students took the lead on this interactive project. They created an entire space museum that includes planets, the sun, the moon, stars, and meteors. By designing and presenting these galactic exhibits themselves, our students explored interstellar systems and resource preservation in a meaningful, tangible way.
Moments like these show the true power of the International Baccalaureate framework. We love seeing our students develop the critical thinking skills needed to become responsible global citizens.
🏫 The Roig Academy is a specialized private K-8 IB school in Miami that supports students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, through research-based instruction.
Dyslexia School | Miami
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For this #WayBackWednesday, we are highlighting a memorable student agency IB PYP project from our "Sharing the Planet" unit. 🌎
The Central Idea: Understanding different perspectives helps people resolve conflict.
Our students took the lead on this interactive project. They created diverse habitat dioramas ranging from rainforests and deserts to mountains. By exploring how different living things share environments and co-exist, our students mapped out complex ecosystems to understand how varied perspectives and needs can harmonize in a meaningful, tangible way.
Moments like these show the true power of the International Baccalaureate framework. We love seeing our students develop the critical thinking skills needed to become responsible global citizens.
🏫 The Roig Academy is a specialized private K-8 IB school in Miami that supports students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, through research-based instruction.
Dyslexia School | Miami
#theroigacademy #ibschool #miamischools #dyslexiaschoolmiami #ibpyp
OUR RESEARCH GOES GLOBAL 🇳🇱
We are proud to share that Dr. Jenni presented her research at the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, the leading international conference for reading researchers, held this year in Rotterdam.
Her research on literacy instruction for students with dyslexia was conducted here at Roig, with our own faculty.
This is what sets our school apart. Our teachers not only participate in professional learning sessions, but they also engage with and implement current reading research to refine their practice and help shape how literacy instruction evolves across our classrooms.
Congratulations, Dr. Jenni. We are grateful for your leadership and proud to be a school where research and practice meet.
🏫 The Roig Academy is a specialized private K-8 IB school in Miami that supports students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, through research-based instruction.
Dyslexia School | Miami
#ScienceOfReading #Dyslexia #StructuredLiteracy #SSSR2026 #roigacademy
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Our mission is to empower students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based education rooted in both structured literacy and the IB Primary Years Programme framework. Through explicit, systematic literacy instruction and inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning, we build upon each student's unique strengths and cultivate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, nurturing students who are reflective, courageous, curious, and caring. We foster student agency and self-efficacy, encouraging learners to take ownership of their education and transform into active, internationally minded contributors to their local and global communities. Guided by a commitment to the whole child, we support student wellness, personal growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
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