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When Reading Feels Hard, the Right Support Can Change Everything

Personalized Learning Services:

Each private one-on-one intervention plan begins with a literacy screening to ensure instruction starts at the appropriate level. Lessons are highly personalized using evidence-based, science of reading-aligned instructional practices designed to strengthen foundational skills, improve fluency, and build long-term reading confidence.

Sessions are currently held in quiet public learning spaces, including local libraries and community study rooms throughout Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding areas. These settings provide a calm, focused environment where students can build skills and confidence without distractions.

Let’s Talk About Your Child’s Reading. Email Dan to get started.

Summer Reading Foundations

A structured summer reading program designed to strengthen foundational literacy skills and help students maintain progress during the summer months.

This program is ideal for students who need consistent support to reinforce core reading skills, prevent summer learning loss, and return to school with greater confidence.

Starting at $1800

Includes:

  • 2 personalized private sessions per week

  • 16 total sessions

  • Science of reading based instruction

  • Targeted decoding, fluency, and comprehension support

  • Parent communication

Best for: Students who need consistent support and skill reinforcement over the summer.

Summer Reading Momentum

A higher-frequency summer reading program designed to help struggling readers close larger skill gaps and build meaningful momentum before the next school year.

This program is ideal for students who need more consistent instructional support to accelerate progress, strengthen foundational reading skills, and return to school feeling more prepared and confident.

Starting at $2550

Includes:

  • 3 personalized sessions per week

  • 24 total sessions

  • Increased instructional intensity

  • Targeted foundational reading interevention

  • Progress monitoring

  • Parent communication

Best for: Students significantly below grade level or families looking to maximize growth before fall.

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Specialized Support Services

IEP/504 Consultation & Family Support

Expert guidance for families navigating school support plans, accommodations, and academic decision-making.

This service is designed to help parents better understand school documentation, prepare for meetings, and advocate confidently for their child’s needs.

  • Review of IEP/504 documents

  • Parent consultation meeting

  • Recommendations for school conversations

  • Guidance on next steps and support options

Pricing available upon request

Expanded Reading & Academic Assessments

For families seeking deeper insight into their child’s academic profile, expanded assessments provide a more comprehensive understanding of reading challenges, learning gaps, and recommended next steps.

  • Comprehensive reading evaluations

  • Academic skill analysis

  • Review of previous school testing and records

  • Personalized recommendations

  • Family feedback meeting

Pricing available upon request

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If your child is avoiding reading, guessing at words, struggling with fluency, or falling behind grade-level expectations, it’s often a sign that foundational skills need more targeted support. Many students need more explicit, structured instruction than they receive in the classroom. Early support can make a significant difference in both skill development and confidence.

  • This is not homework help or general tutoring. Instruction is highly structured, personalized, and grounded in science of reading–aligned practices. Each lesson is intentionally designed to address specific skill gaps using explicit, systematic instruction that builds strong reading foundations.

  • The science of reading refers to decades of research on how children learn to read. It emphasizes explicit instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. This approach is especially effective for students who struggle with reading and need more direct, structured support.

  • Yes. Many of the students I work with are below grade level or have experienced ongoing reading frustration. Instruction is designed to meet each student where they are and provide the targeted support needed to close gaps and build confidence.

  • Yes. Structured, science of reading–aligned instruction is widely recognized as best practice for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Sessions are individualized to support each student’s specific learning profile.

  • Consistency is key. Most students benefit from 2–3 sessions per week to build momentum and see meaningful progress. More frequent sessions may be recommended for students with larger skill gaps.

  • The first step is a consultation to discuss your child’s needs and determine the best plan for support. From there, we can schedule an initial assessment and begin building a personalized learning plan.

Let’s Talk About Your Child’s Reading. Email Dan to get started.