Does Your Child Need a Reading Tutor?

Check out these stats:

More than 20 percent of adults read at or below a fifth-grade level – far below the level needed to earn a living wage. –National Institute for Literacy, Fast Facts on Literacy, 2001

44 million adults in the U.S. can’t read well enough to read a simple story to a child. –National Adult Literacy Survey (1992) NCED, U.S. Department of Education

60 percent of America’s prison inmates are illiterate and 85% of all juvenile offenders have reading problems. –U.S. Department of Education

To participate fully in society and the workplace in 2020, citizens will need powerful literacy abilities that until now have been achieved by only a small percentage of the population. -National Council on Teachers of English Standards for the English Language Arts

Children who have not developed some basic literacy skills by the time they enter school are 3 – 4 times more likely to drop out in later years. -National Adult Literacy Survey, (1002) NCES, U.S. Department of Education

What’s the most important trait you’d like to develop in your child? If you’re like most parents, intelligence is probably at the top of your list. We all want bright, smart children, which is why we spend so much time choosing the right schools and making sure teachers are exceeding expectations. But remember: as a parent, you have the power to boost your children’s learning potential simply by making opportunities available to them. Read Smart can help you do that.

Breaking Down Barriers to Reading Success: Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities

As parents, we want to see our children succeed in all areas of their lives. Unfortunately, learning disabilities can make reading and other academic skills a struggle for some children. But with the right support and resources, these barriers can be overcome. At Read Smart, we specialize in providing personalized

6 Ways Parents Can Influence Their Children To Read More

There are many benefits to reading, from developing imagination and improving critical thinking skills, to gaining knowledge and empathy. But getting children to read more can be a challenge. Here are six ways parents can help their children develop a love of reading: Be a positive role model. Children are

Process of Learning to Read

There have been many studies conducted about how children learn to read. Even now, there are several different theories on how to help children discover written language. All of these theories, however, come down to these three basic steps. 1. Connecting Sounds To Print When a baby is born, its

Does Your Child Need a Reading Tutor?