What Is Structured Literacy?
Structured literacy is the evidence-based approach to reading instruction supported by 40+ years of scientific research. Unlike traditional reading programs that ask children to guess words from pictures or context, structured literacy explicitly teaches the code of written language.
Our structured literacy tutoring covers all essential components:
Phonology
The sound structure of language - hearing and manipulating individual sounds in words.
Sound-Symbol
Connecting sounds to letters and letter patterns - the foundation of phonics.
Syllables
Breaking words into syllable types to decode longer words accurately.
Morphology
Understanding word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes) for vocabulary and spelling.
Syntax
Sentence structure and grammar that supports reading comprehension.
Semantics
Word meanings and comprehension strategies for understanding text.
Why Structured Literacy Works When Other Methods Fail
Many struggling readers have tried tutoring before without success. Here's why structured literacy is different:
Explicit Instruction
Nothing is left to chance. Every skill is directly taught, not assumed.
Systematic Sequence
Skills are taught in the order the brain naturally learns them, building on each other.
Multisensory Learning
Using eyes, ears, voice, and hands together strengthens neural pathways.
Diagnostic Teaching
Instruction is tailored to your child's specific gaps, not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Our Writing-Focused Approach
We provide comprehensive structured literacy intervention that goes beyond traditional reading programs. Our approach utilizes Orton-Gillingham principles—multisensory, systematic, and explicit instruction—with a unique emphasis on writing.
Why writing? Because writing is how the brain locks in letter patterns. Our approach:
- Build phonemic awareness and phonics skills systematically
- Connect reading and writing (they're two sides of the same coin)
- Use hands-on, engaging activities that make learning stick
- Review constantly to build automaticity
"Sully is excited every time I say 'Enid is on the computer' and he races to the computer like a buddy is waiting there for him."
— Sarah Luck Pearson, Parent
Who Benefits From Structured Literacy Tutoring?
Children with Dyslexia
Structured literacy is the gold standard intervention for dyslexia, addressing the specific skill deficits that cause reading difficulty.
Struggling Readers
Any child behind in reading can benefit from explicit, systematic instruction in foundational skills.
Poor Spellers
Structured literacy teaches reading and spelling together, building strong orthographic knowledge.
Students with IEPs
Supplement school services with intensive, one-on-one structured literacy instruction.
Ready to See Your Child Succeed?
Schedule a free consultation to learn how structured literacy tutoring can help your child become a confident reader.
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