Learning to read should be fast, fun and easy!
With the Academic Associates reading instruction methodology, it is! No more struggling with tiresome and meaningless drills - students begin to read with the very first lesson. In fact, every student reads at least 300 words in the first lesson, and is prepared to read thousands more. After that, they learn a few simple rules, and in just 30 to 60 hours, most students are reading at their appropriate grade level or higher.


What about learning disabilities?
We have taught students with nearly every type of learning disability. Although some disabilities can't be completely overcome, the brain can be taught to work around many of them. Most learning disabled students make significant progress.


Not tutoring - a complete course
The Academic Associates method is a complete course in reading instruction. It is suitable for primary classroom instruction as well as for remedial instruction with individuals and small groups. Unlike tutoring, our course encompasses all the factors necessary to ensure that everyone learns to read quickly.


A secure, positive atmosphere
Patient, sympathetic Reading Instruction Specialists teach students individually. Students are never embarrassed or blamed for their former difficulties. Self-confidence and self-esteem typically escalate as skills increase.


All students benefit
Students need every advantage as vocational and professional fields become increasingly competitive.
Increased reading proficiency typically results in marked increases in overall achievement in other academic areas. It can mean the difference between success and failure in school and on the job.


Five steps to reading proficiency
Students learn to:
1. decode (read) the words
2. understand the words in context
3. evaluate the content
4. retain and apply relevant information
5. read with fluency
Academic Associates students develop all these reading skills simultaneously. Overall reading comprehension and fluency typically rise to the appropriate grade level or higher within 30 to 60 hours of instruction.