We take the guesswork out of teaching students to become proficient readers!
Our why.
We founded the Need to Read because of the immense need for every school, teacher and tutor to have access to excellent training and highly effective reading lessons. We bring decades of experience into our reading lessons. We will share with you the skills and techniques you need to teach a wide range of students!
How we began.
The Need to Read was started by experienced teachers who have experienced first hand what the Stevenson Reading program can do to change students’ lives. We are carrying on Nancy Richard Stevenson's brilliant reading program, and bringing it to a whole new level!
Making reading enjoyable.
We offer streamlined curriculum that is fun and easy to implement. No more wasting your time and money on hundreds of hours of instruction and prep work. Just sit back, relax and enjoy teaching!
Affordable.
You will love our affordable programs! We provide teacher and student materials at a reasonable cost. We believe that all teachers and tutors who would like to use our program should have access to our materials and training.
Evidence based and unique.
The Need to Read combines the science of reading and evidence based techniques with a special scope and sequence. Our method works differently than others. We integrate concrete visual aids and mnemonics into our lessons. Much like how you remember that Italy is shaped like a boot, students see a familiar visual, such as a sandwich, that is already stored in their long term memory, and attach a new concept to it, such as a vowel pattern.
Personalized support.
We support educators and students because we know that excellent reading instruction is the greatest gift you can give a child. Call us with any questions that should arise and we will be happy to assist!