FAQS | Academic Associates

Because the method schools use to teach reading tries to teach to that part of the brain that can’t process reading. Comprehensive phonics is the only method that can possibly work. Though many schools incorporate some phonics instruction, large essential elements are unknown, and are thus omitted.

Phonics didn’t work for my child. Why try again?

Humbly stated, no other reading course is as effective as Academic Associates. Many of our students had spent thousands of dollars on ineffective instruction and were desperate when they came to us. They typically gained 2-5 grade levels in 30 to 60 hours with Academic Associates.

So what if my child is a little slow in learning to read?

By the end of first grade, every child should be able to read nearly every word in our language. But over half of America’s students fall behind and never catch up. That’s devastating to children, but the full force of the disaster hits when they try to compete in the global job market as adults. The good news is that it only takes a little while to learn to read. Don’t let another disappointing day go by.

Can students with learning disabilities ever learn to read?

Recent studies show that nearly every learning disabled student can learn to read if taught by the logical, sequential, comprehensive, step-by step phonics method used by Academic Associates. Our unique method teaches learning disabled students to begin reading simple words immediately. They progress rapidly and before long, they can read every word in the English language. Then they learn to understand what they read.

What’s the best age to teach children to read?

The earlier children start, the better their chances of success. At Academic Associates, we teach children of four years and older so they can get a substantial head start in school and in life. They can already read books by the time they start kindergarten. The key is to take the drudgery out of it and make it fun enough to hold their attention. Of course, our time-tested method works as well for older students and adults.

Why are you so positive that you can teach everyone to read?

Because our Academic Associates course has worked for every student we’ve ever taught. Like our five-year-old students who know things about reading most adults don’t know, or our fifth graders who read high school words. It’s a simple, effective, natural method that works with the brain, instead of against it. From years of experience, we know there is only one reading method that works every time, with every student. No other method even comes close.

What is the cost of your program?

Call for a free, no obligation reading assessment and consultation. After testing we will be able to give you an informed analysis of how we can help your child, how long that may take and what the estimated expenditure will be. Typically the overall cost will be less than that charged by ordinary, conventional learning centers. Furthermore, we will not ask you to commit to a long-term contract.

“I have to share a little story with you. The night of Jared’s graduation from your class, Jennifer was picking a book to read and Jared came and picked a chapter book too. He asked me if he could read in his bed and, of course, I said yes (I thought he was just looking for a way to stay up a little longer) - but he read that night for 40 minutes. I kept checking on him and he was really into his book. I went in his room and he said - look mom, look at the words I sounded out by myself. He said you know what mom, reading is actually fun and I think when I get up tomorrow morning I’ll keep reading instead of going downstairs and turning on the TV. I NEVER thought I would ever hear Jared say any of that and it made me cry - we were already very happy with the results of your class but that really assured us that we did the right thing for him - THANK YOU!!!! Jared is doing WONDERFUL this year. He is in a reading group at the 3rd grade level and he has been understanding his work so much better. He has scored 100% on all of his spelling and vocabulary tests and got the 2nd highest score in his class on his math chapter test. His math teacher said he is understanding the material better and quicker than most of the other kids in the class. He seems to be much more confident this year because he can actually read the directions and understand what the teachers want him to do.” Proud mom