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Students who have failed to progress under ordinary classroom methods must be taught, not by repetition of techniques that have failed, but by new ones, carefully planned to capitalize on innate strengths and to overcome weaknesses. Teaching techniques used at Dunnabeck are based on the Orton-Gillingham approach -- the soundest and most thorough of those in current use.

Standardized diagnostic tests are given at the beginning of the season in order to enable us to plan the student's program and at the end in order to assess progress. All tutoring is done individually; each student receives a one-hour lesson daily. In addition, students are trained to study independently and to make the best possible use of group study periods. The length of the study periods varies according to the age, needs, and maturity of the individual. From the tutor, the individual learns to set high standards, work confidently, and take pride in achievement.

Typing and word processing form an integral part of the program. Math tutoring is also available on a limited basis.