Our Services
Spark Literacy aims to change the way struggling readers get help by making tutoring more affordable and effective, and including the family as important decision-makers. Parents and caregivers learn about reading acquisition and about their child's strengths and needs. Carefully chosen tutors connect with students to teach frequent and effective lessons based on evidence-based practices. Progress is evaluated regularly and shared with the family monthly so individual reading plans can be adjusted to fit the child's changing needs. Spark Literacy offers flexible support so children and families can find support that fits their needs.
Monthly Comprehensive Tutoring Services
Services begin with an initial assessment by an expert reading specialist and the development of an instructional plan. A Spark Tutor is matched with your child to teach 3 or 4 40-minute sessions a week using an evidence-based program. Monthly meetings with the reading specialist, tutor, and family ensure that progress is being made & adapt the plan as needed.
Consultation
We can help answer your questions about your child’s reading achievement. Individual consulting is available for what you need -- assessment of your child, recommendations for program, support with the IEP process, or review of progress in school.
Learning for Caregivers
Classes on the following topics are offered remotely:
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The reading brain & the science of reading
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How to interpret your child’s assessments
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Support at home: effective and fun ways to support your child’s literacy development at home
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What now? How to know when your child needs more support and how to get it
Caregivers as Tutors
If parents or caregivers want to learn strategies and programs to support their own child, we can help. There are many highly effective programs that parents can learn and use successfully. Training, materials, and review of outcomes will be provided.
Reach out for more details
If you are interested in tutoring or support for your child or just want to know more about us, reach out and let us know how to get in contact with you. We will happily connect to share more about who we are and what we do.