Reading Rocks

Programs

One-to-One Literacy Tutoring Program

Grades 1 – 8

Reading Rocks is a structured literacy intervention program designed by Dr. John McNamara, PhD, who specializes in Learning Disabilities. This program is designed for students in Grades 1 to 8 who are performing a minimum of one year behind in the area of literacy due to a diagnosed, identified, or suspected reading disability (Dyslexia).

Participants work one-to-one with a trained tutor to enhance their literacy skills such as phonics principles, sight word knowledge, and reading fluency. Sessions are taught using a combination of direct instruction and engaging literacy games and activities. Participants use individualized workstations to set goals and visualize their progress throughout the program in order to boost self-confidence and intrinsic motivation.

Please Note: Reading Rocks is a remedial literacy program that targets specific learning gaps as determined by the program pre-assessment. The program is not intended as a homework or school work support program.

Questions? Contact Jessica Yaguchi, Literacy Program Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage) | [email protected]

Program Eligibility

This program is intended for students who are:

 

  • In Grades 1 through 8 at the time of participation;
  • Diagnosed with, or suspected to have, a Learning Disability* (click here for the definition of a Learning Disability);
  • Not diagnosed/identified with an intellectual disability or have significant behavioural support needs.
While exceptionalities such as Autism, Mild Intellectual Disability, etc. may impact an individual’s learning, a Learning Disability is a specific impairment and is distinct from these and other exceptionalities.

Fall 2025 Applications open in May!

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