Practical literacy strategies, evidence-based insights, and helpful resources — from Katie Reel, Orton-Gillingham practitioner and K12Launch Founder.
Letter reversals after 2nd grade, slow reading, skipping words — here's what to watch for and when to get extra support.
The OG approach is the gold standard for reading intervention. Here's what it is, why it works, and what to expect from an OG-trained tutor.
Not all reading tutors are the same. Here are the questions every parent should ask before booking a first session.
Small, consistent habits that reinforce what tutors are teaching — without turning every book into a drill.
Many children who struggle with reading are late bloomers. Some need structured literacy intervention. Here's how to know which is which.
Understanding the K12Launch assessment framework — and how it maps to your child's reading journey from phonics to comprehension.
A simple template for post-session notes that gives parents real information without taking 20 minutes to write.
What independent literacy tutors are charging in the Southeast, and how to set rates that reflect your credentials and market.
How to build a caseload sustainably — and when to start turning students away (or referring them to other K12Launch tutors).
Two of the most confused terms in reading instruction — and why the difference matters for how you teach.
Five games that build phonemic awareness without feeling like a drill — for home or the tutoring session.
A plain-English breakdown of what "Science of Reading" means for parents and independent literacy educators.
30 days of beta testing and five literacy tutors who helped us build a better product. Here's what we learned.
A preview of the features arriving in the next 90 days — and how they'll change the way you manage your practice.
How two organizations with the same mission are working together to connect more families to literacy support across the Lowcountry.
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