"Bridging the Gap Between Educational Research & Practice."

ABOUT US

At Garforth Education we believe that every child has the right to an education that will meet their needs. We recognize that in order for this to happen, both the school and the child’s family have to be willing to work as a team. 

At Garforth Education we strive to support both parents and educators by providing consultation and course work. It is essential that we have a mutual understanding of the student’s needs and ways to support them in order to reach the common goal of setting them up for success.

Garforth Education welcomes clients of all ages and with different academic needs including learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and low incidence special needs.

For Educators

As an educator, you are committed to being a lifelong learner in order to keep up with the changes in understanding of best practices in education. 

However, there is so much information out there it is hard to sift through it and find the key elements to improve your practice. 
Our online community and Connection Calls
are so that we can support you and become part of your tribe.
Professional development is essential, but equally important is having the support to help you take that new knowledge into practice. 

A safe place to ask questions and get feedback as you change your practice. 


Dr. Kathryn Garforth

Dyslexics Wanted Podcast

For Parents

When you learn that your child has unique learning needs you are faced with a flood of emotions and realize there is so much more you need to learn. 

As a dyslexic herself and the parent of two neuro-diverse children, Dr. Kathryn Garforth has a unique understanding of what you are going through. She started working with families while she was still in high school, helping them navigate the school system. 
Dr. Garforth loves working one on one with families, helping discover the best way to support their child. She also recognizes there is lots to learn and has created online courses designed to help parents learn the things the books don’t cover.

She has created an online community as a safe place to ask questions and get continued support as your child grows and their needs change.

Dr. Kathryn Garforth

Dyslexics Wanted Podcast

Meet Dr. Kathryn Garforth

Dr. Kathryn Garforth

Dyslexics Wanted Podcast

Dr. Kathryn Garforth's Story

Dr. Kathryn Garforth's Story

Dr. Garforth has professional expertise in Educational Psychology and a personal understanding of the frustrations children and adults with learning difficulties experience at home, school, work, and in extracurricular activities.

As a child, Dr. Garforth struggled with reading and spelling in her primary years. A psychoeducational assessment in grade four helped her understand her strengths and gave her hope that with the right instruction and accommodations she could succeed in school. 

In grade five, Dr. Garforth’s public school teacher declined to provide her with accommodations during multiple weekly quizzes. Her poor score prompted extensive bullying from her peers, and her teacher predicted that she would never finish school. 

In grade six, Dr. Garforth switched to a private school that specialized in helping children with dyslexia, and this removed the stigma of having a disability. She began to enjoy school and learned how to self-advocate. 

With informed instruction, extensive tutoring, accommodations, and perseverance, Dr. Garforth went on to acquire four degrees from two Canadian universities. Postsecondary education was achievable because she had developed self-advocacy skills and was able to design her own course load. 

Her life story was featured in an award-winning, Knowledge Network documentary, entitled Deciphering Dyslexia (2007).

Dr. Garforth initially completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences from the University of Lethbridge (2005).
While attending the University of Lethbridge, she served on the Special Needs Advisory Committee and helped set up the university’s Disability Resource Centre. This experience led her to pursue a career in special education at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Garforth subsequently earned a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education with a specialization in special education (2010), then a Master of Arts degree in Special Education with a learning disabilities concentration (2013). Her masters’ research focused on mathematics education.

Dr. Garforth went on to achieve a Ph.D. in Special Education, with a learning disabilities concentration (2018). Through her research, she investigated the English literacy acquisition of Chinese students who had English as an additional language.

In her graduate work, she became experienced in the assessment of learning disabilities and conducted research in literacy and mathematics amongst students from various language backgrounds and achievement levels. During her university years and afterwards, Dr. Garforth consulted with private clients with different learning profiles.

Dr. Garforth is familiar with and has used many programs with her clients including but limited to phonics-based programs such as Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood Bell, mathematics programs like JumpMath, formulaic writing programs, Handwriting without Tears and technology-based reading and writing programs such as ABRACADABRA.




About the Business

Garforth Education welcomes clients of all ages and with different academic needs including learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and low incidence special needs.

At Garforth Education, we believe that everybody has a unique learning profile with different strengths and challenges. When considering this profile to design a personalized education plan, it is possible to find a pathway to success at any age.

Garforth Education

Email

 info@garfortheducation.com

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Phone

604-359-9414

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Address

Located in Richmond BC
Servicing British Columbia, Canada, & beyond!

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