How did you hear about the Dore Program?

We received a postcard in the mail announcing the program coming to Hattiesburg. We immediately felt that this was an answer to prayer right out of the blue because we were in the middle of struggles with Hunter emotionally and educationally. He was having many difficulties in reading and comprehension, following instructions, social interaction and lack of confidence.

What were your goals for Hunter? And what other ways have you addressed Hunter’s needs in the past?

Hunter has been diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. Our goals for Hunter in the DORE program were for him to improve in reading and attention. We were hoping for improvement in his grades and overall classroom performance, as well as for his confidence to increase. We also hoped that his coordination skills would improve. In the past, we tried many types and combinations of ADHD medications (stimulants and non-stimulants). None were successful with educational learning, and they altered his personality, appetite and sleep tremendously. He is still on a low dose ADHD medication which helps with general hyperactivity, but we have actually been able to cut out all of the other medications we were on since starting the DORE program.

What were the first differences you noticed in Hunter?

We noticed an improvement in reading skills within the first six weeks of starting the program. Hunter also displayed more confidence in the classroom by participating in classroom discussions and volunteering to answer questions and answering them correctly. His teachers started making comments to me like, “I’m not sure what you guys are doing, but it is working. Keep it up!” They saw a marked improvement in his attitude and performance.

What changes have you noticed at school? At home? Elsewhere?

From the first nine weeks to the second nine weeks, Hunter’s reading grade improved from a D (first progress report) to a B. Those grades have been holding steady this semester. Because of his dyslexia, Hunter was given a lower, personal goal of AR (Accelerated Reader) points he was to earn every nine weeks. The first nine weeks, he did not even reach his personal goal. The second nine-weeks, not only did he make his personal AR reading goal, he surpassed the class goal for the regular students. He has already surpassed the class AR goal again in the current nine weeks – 2 weeks early! He has become more motivated to reach academic goals. His teachers have given me a report that his reading levels have greatly improved, and they are saying that he is advancing through third grade with flying colors. They have witnessed Hunter going from taking a reading test over a three-day process to being able to complete one now in 30-40 minutes. These are the same teachers who were recommending that Hunter be placed in resource mid-term of the first nine weeks of school because he was struggling so in the classroom. Hunter’s social skills have seemed to improve also when interacting with other children and adults. It seems to be easier for him to make friends and have more balanced conversations with others where, in the past, his excessive talking would take over the conversation.

Would you recommend the Dore Program to another interested family?

Definitely! We already have recommended the DORE program to many others and will continue to do so whenever we can.

To learn more about St. Richard Catholic School, visit here.

See you there!

Learn more about Discovery Christian School here.

Our presentation will include an introduction to skill development and learning through understanding how our brains use and master information as we progress academically and athletically. We will discuss the Dore and Dore Sport Programs and explain how students and athletes may enroll through the school.

We look forward to seeing you there! Click here for the North Delta School website!

North Delta School is a private, non-profit, non-denominational school of academic excellence for preschool through grade 12 (K3-12). The school is accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. Its purpose is to develop to the fullest extent possible the talents and potential of its students so that they may be useful, productive citizens in their communities and our nation. Christian principles form the foundation of North Delta’s moral fiber. Very high standards in both academic and extracurricular activities are maintained to prepare students for college level work. This is the major focus of the academic curriculum at North Delta School. Student achievement is limited only by individual ability, motivation, and dedication. Parental involvement in all aspects of the child’s education is essential if we are to reach our goals.

Heritage becomes the next Dore Ally School, and we are excited to announce that our first partnership presentation will be held on Monday, April 22 at 5:30pm. The Dore team will be on hand to share how students and athletes may benefit from the Dore and Dore Sport Programs. All Heritage families will be invited to attend and will receive a letter from the school detailing the presentation details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To learn more about Heritage Academy, click here.

The Dore Program is a cerebellar development program designed to enhance learning, attention and focus, skill development, and athletic acheivement. Dore is individually designed and accessed through an online myDore account set up for each student and athlete to quickly respond to each client’s personal development track.

The Dore team will be on hand to discuss the Dore and Dore Sport Programs, as well as to talk about the benefits Heritage students will gain from participating through the school’s Ally partnership. We look forward to seeing you there!

What:     Ally School Presentation

Where:   Heritage Academy

When:    Monday, April 22, 5:30pm

Who:      Heritage Academy Families

To learn more about the school, visit the school website: http://www.heritagepatriots.com/

Parklane Academy, a parent-governed, college preparatory school, exists to challenge young Christian men and women to love others as themselves and to grow in knowledge and skill in order that they may serve others through their character and leadership.

What an exciting partnership! We look forward to working with the school and to achieving success together for our students.

A parent night to announce the partnership will be scheduled soon, so be sure to check back for updates!!

Click here to visit the school website.

When: Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30
Where: Orange Beach Event Center
Who: MAIS Administrators

We look forward to seeing many of our partner schools there!

When: Tuesday, April 9, 6pm
Where: Newton Academy
Who: Newton Academy parents

See you there!

When: Tuesday, April 2, 7:30am-4pm
Where: St. Andrew’s Lower School
Who: St. Andrew’s Lower School parents and students

Be sure to stop in and visit with us during the day!