Encouraging Words

Encouraging Words Encouraging words is a collaborative therapy center with academic language therapists and speech-language pathologists that are highly trained in dyslexia.

Looking forward to joining Decoding Dyslexia OK for this fun event!
07/10/2025

Looking forward to joining Decoding Dyslexia OK for this fun event!

Keep cool this summer with the coolest kids in Oklahoma! Make plans to join our DD-OK students and their families for our next event!

😎 Sunday, July 20th
😎 12:00-2:00 pm
❄️ Arctic Ice Arena
14163 N Kelley Ave, Edmond, OK
😎 $14 per skater

We will have experienced skaters to offer skating tips and skating walkers for support. Skaters should dress in layers with long socks and pants.

Spectators will want to wear a jacket or sweatshirt.

Student events are a great time for our kids to connect and meet other great kids with dyslexia throughout our state. It is also a great time for parents to connect with DDOK.

We know our kids are the coolest and can't wait to see you on the ice!
Let us know if you will be joining the fun in the comments.

✨Fangirl Moment✨Such a cool moment—our very own (soon to be Dr.) Laura Gautreaux got to meet Louisa Moats! A true legend...
06/25/2025

✨Fangirl Moment✨
Such a cool moment—our very own (soon to be Dr.) Laura Gautreaux got to meet Louisa Moats! A true legend in literacy and the science of reading. Truly a rock star moment for any educator. 📚🙌

Look at our very own instructor, Laura hanging out with Louisa Cook Moats

📣📣This is a wonderful opportunity for Oklahoma educators. Hope to see you there!
06/16/2025

📣📣This is a wonderful opportunity for Oklahoma educators. Hope to see you there!

📣 You're Invited!
Join us for The Reading Conversation: Voices and Views from Educators — an evening of food, fellowship, and powerful stories from the field.

Though our full-day symposium is postponed, we’re moving forward with this special evening designed for educators, leaders, and literacy advocates to gather, network, and grow.

🍽️ Light dinner included
🎤 Panel: Snyder Public Schools + HEROES Coach
💬 Real talk on real change in literacy

📍 11205 N May Ave, Suite B, OKC
📅 Thursday, June 19 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎟️ Free to attend — seats are limited!

This is a great opportunity for OKMTSS Conference attendees and other Oklahoma educators to explore how the OKMTSS framework supports evidence-based literacy instruction—and to connect with peers doing the work across the state.

🔗 Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/the-reading-conversation-voices-and-views-from-educators

06/12/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Encouraging Words! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Baylee Henwood Harrison to our team!

Baylee brings a deep passion for helping children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties build confidence and foundational literacy skills. With her specialized training in structured literacy and individualized intervention, she’s already making a positive impact—and we couldn’t be more excited for families to get to know her!

📚 Baylee is currently accepting new students for the fall! Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey or needs expert support, she is here to help them grow every step of the way.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💙

06/11/2025

📚 Looking for ways to make reading time more meaningful with your child?
Check out this FREE Structured Shared Reading guide from the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia!

This helpful tool walks you through 5 simple steps to support your child’s reading growth at home—perfect for families looking to build strong, consistent reading habits together.

✅ Tips for picking the right books
✅ Strategies for shared reading
✅ Help with decoding tricky words
✅ Ideas to boost comprehension
… and more!

📄 Download the guide here!(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iItpXmYMyVtX8GsCrw-Fh1Wsq1oG15_r/view?usp=share_link)

Let’s make reading a joyful and productive part of every day! 💙📖

So thankful for this wonderful resource from experts in our state!
01/21/2025

So thankful for this wonderful resource from experts in our state!

Oklahoma's Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Handbook Update

Due to the changes with the Strong Readers Act, the Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Handbook has been updated to best reflect these changes. Please see the updated handbook and the supportive chart that indicates the change locations.

Link to access handbook:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/OKSDE/2024/10/29/file_attachments/3050609/OK%20Dyslexia%20and%20Dysgraphia%20Handbook_11-24.pdf

Link to access chart listing updates:
https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/Dyslexia%20and%20Dysgraphia%20Handbook%20Updates%20%28November%201%2C%202024%29%20%281%29.pdf

Super fun event coming up! Hope to see you there!
01/21/2025

Super fun event coming up! Hope to see you there!

Laura Gautreaux and Susan Topping learning and leading!
10/26/2024

Laura Gautreaux and Susan Topping learning and leading!

Payne Education Center master trainers, Susan and Laura are meeting with national leaders in dyslexia and helping to shape best practices and standards!

10/26/2024
10/01/2024
Good readers DO NOT guess
08/29/2024

Good readers DO NOT guess

Post, share, repeat…
No child should be encouraged to guess!


Learn about the “why” structured literacy on 9/14 at 10 AM CST 👇
https://bit.ly/3AlWNFQ

FREE!

05/09/2023

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2949 W Hefner Road
Oklahoma City, OK
73120

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm

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Who we are

Encouraging words is collaborative therapy center with academic language therapists and speech-language pathologists that are highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders. We use research and evidence based instruction techniques. We abide by the IDA standards of effective instruction.