The APPLE Group, Inc./CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D HISTORY
BUILT ON THE SCIENCE OF READING
Our History
The APPLE Group Began
1997
The APPLE Group, Inc. began
Mary-Margaret Scholtens joined the Orton Society
CONNECTIONS: OG IN 3D Was Written
2007
CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D was written and our training in our CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D curriculum began
Arkansas Dyslexia Law Was Written
2013
First Dyslexia Therapists Graduated
2014
First Dyslexia Therapists graduate from The APPLE Group, Inc. Dyslexia Therapists Training Program
The APPLE Group, Inc. Founder Wins Teacher Of The Year
2016
Mary-Margaret Scholtens wins Teacher of the Year from The Right to Read Foundation
Pennsylvania State Bid Has Been Won
2020
The APPLE Group Inc./CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D won the bid for the State of Pennsylvania for the Dyslexia Pilot Program
Training hundreds of teachers in the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg, PA areas
Arkansas Literacy Curriculum Approved Supplemental Program and PD
In November 2020, CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D was put on the list for Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: Arkansas Literacy Curriculum Approved Programs - Dyslexia Intervention and Professional Development
2020
The APPLE Group, Inc. Earns Highest Accreditation Level
2025
The APPLE Group, Inc. achieved accreditation from IDA at the highest level
The APPLE Group Became a Nonprofit
2001
The APPLE Group became an independent 501c3 nonprofit and became The APPLE Group, Inc.
Arkansas Dyslexia Law was written by a team of advocates.
Mary-Margaret Scholtens, Kim Head, Senator Elliot
Arkansas Dyslexia Law Was Amended
2015
Arkansas Dyslexia Law was amended
Mary-Margaret Scholtens appointed to IFERI board with Louisa Moats
The APPLE Group, Inc. Earns IDA Accreditation Plus
2019
The APPLE Group, Inc. earned IDA Accreditation Plus
Arkansas Literacy Curriculum Approved Dyslexia Intervention and PD
2020
In April 2020, CONNECTIONS: OG in 3D was put on the list for Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: Arkansas Literacy Curriculum Approved Programs - Supplemental Program and Professional Development
Founder Inducted Into Orton Society
2024
Mary-Margaret Scholtens inducted into Orton Society