WELCOME TO TEXAS READING INSTITUTE - THE WOODLANDS

 ABOUT US  

Our mission at Texas Reading Institute - The Woodlands, is to equip struggling readers with the tools necessary to navigate the complex English language. We will provide scientifically based, systematic instruction in reading, comprehension, and writing.

Students will receive one-on-one explicit instruction which has been proven to be the gold standard of evidence-based instruction. Explicit instruction “does not leave anything to chance and does not make assumptions about the skills and knowledge that children will acquire on their own” (Torgesen, 2004, p. 5). Explicit instruction identifies and responds to the specific known obstacles that cause students to struggle with reading. Explicit instruction develops sufficient segmenting, beginning phonics code (sounds represented by one letter), and blending skills, so that students can understand and apply the alphabetic principle. These vital skills are needed before the student meets irregular code and “sight words” that often confuse many students.

Once students develop the necessary skills to become more fluent readers they are then able to work on the strategies needed to increase critical comprehension skills. The final component of the program will be to work on the organizational skills needed to become proficient writers. We do this by working through the writing process in a methodical way to ensure that nothing is left to chance.

We look forward to working together to help your child be more successful in the classroom.

Please contact us for any additional information.