True Stories
"I'm in sixth-grade. I used to be the worst reader in my class. Not long after I started
to go to Academic Associates I found that I could read whatever I could get my
hands on. After just a few weeks I caught up to the rest of the class. Now I am
the best reader in the class. I was also the worst speller in my class. Now I am one
of the best. If they can do that for me, they can do it for you."
-Josh
Thirteen year-old Kevin always had trouble with reading. He felt embarrassed when others read better than he did. But listen to him now. "When I first came to your clinic, I thought it would be the same as all the others I had tried. But it helped me more than all the others. I can understand what I read, and it helped me with spelling, too. Thank you!! Forever!! -Sincerely, Kevin" After only 46 hours at Academic Associates, Kevin is reading above grade level for the first time in his life.
"My name is Tania. I'm 15 years old. Reading was always very hard for me. I felt inadequate because all my friends read very well. I used to get discouraged trying to do my homework. After taking the Academic Associates course I can read with the best of them. My grades improved and so did my confidence. If you have a reading problem you should take this course." Tania is very bright. Her reading level rose from 3rd to 10th grade level within two months.
"Cassie struggled with reading, but in just the second lesson at Academic Associates,
she loved doing it and didn't want any help. She raced through each line. She only
mispronounced about one word in every fifty. For a six year-old, that is fabulous!
She shows such confidence and such an increase in speed I can hardly believe
this is the same child as just one week ago."
-Charlan Pennington, mother
"I used to hate reading, but now I love it!" said 11 year old George Davis. George hated reading because it was so difficult for him. For years, he had struggled to keep up with his classmates. After just 29 hours at Academic Associates, he scored 100% on a sixth grade reading test. Then he scored 80% on an eighth grade test! George is confident that he can handle anything the sixth-grade requires. "I love to read now," he said, "because it's easy."
Student Profiles
Ryan, a tenth grader, was reading at the
sixth grade level. After completing the
Academic Associates Reading Program in
48 hours he was reading independently at
the 11th grade level.
Chrissie, in the third grade, was reading below
grade level and struggling in school. After 20
hours into our program she was already getting
A's in class. Her mother was very pleased with
Chrissie's renewed self confidence.
Justin struggled with school since first grade.
Nothing seemed to help. After completing the
Academic Associate Reading Program his
parents are thrilled with his progress and his
ability to function at his grade level for the
first time.
Marcus' parents brought him to us when he was in
the eighth grade. Marcus was reading at the fourth
grade level. With much determination, Marcus had
gained five grade levels when he completed the
Academic Associates Reading Program.
Emma is a tenth grader. After just 15 hours in
the Academic Associates Reading Program she
has gained two grade levels in her reading
ability. "I am now able to decode words I don't
know. It is really helping me in all my classes."
Lily is a four year-old who was able to read
300 words after just two hours of
instruction! Wouldn't it be great if all
students were launched with the Academic
Associates Reading Method?
Linhthu, a fourth grader, was reading at the third
grade level when her parents enrolled her in the
Academic Associates Reading Program. After
46 hours she was reading, with comprehension,
at the sixth grade level.
Levi, a third grader who couldn't read, was attending a
Parochial School. On Scholastic's SRI he scored as a
non-reader for several months. After beginning the
Academic Associates Reading Program Levi's SRI
scores began to go up. Within six months he was at
grade level. Now Levi enjoys reading. Academic
Associates Reading Program made the difference.
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Results You Can Expect
Third grade girl reading at grade 2.4
Stated concern: "Our daughter needs to get to a higher reading level; she is not
reading at grade level." Chelsea attended our clinic for 29 hours.
When she left she was reading at grade 3.5.
Sixth grade boy, age 12, reading at grade level 3.2
His mother brought him to us so he could read better.
After 48 hours of one-on-one at our clinic he is reading at grade 7.3 - a gain of 4.1
years and is now doing well at school.
Seventh grade girl reading at grade level 2.5
Her mother brought her so she could do better at reading and spelling.
After 48 hours with Academic Associates Reading Program she tested at grade 6 reading
level - a gain of 4.5 years.
She has been on the honor roll at school.
Fifth grade boy reading at grade level 4.5
His mother brought him to us for reading help.
After 40 hours at our clinic he increased to a grade level of 9.5. This is a reading
gain of 5 years. He is doing well in school.
Second grade girl reading at grade level 2.1
Her parents brought her to our clinic to increase her reading fluency and speed. In 51
hours she raised her word attack level 1 grade and graduated reading with comprehension
at the end of grade 3. Her parents: "She is so much more confident."
Sixth grade boy reading at grade level 3.2
Stated concern: "He needs to read at a grade level."
In 46 hours he raised his reading level 4 grades. He graduated reading at grade 7.
Parents' comment: "K. is on the honor roll and has super grades."
Seventh grade boy reading at grade level 3.5
Stated concern: "I don't understand what I read."
In 59 hours he raised his reading level 6 years and graduated reading with understanding
at grade 9.5. Parent's comment: "D. has read several books and enjoyed picking them out."
Seventh grade boy reading at grade level 3.5
Stated concern: "He has difficulty with reading."
In 46 hours K. raised his reading level 3.3 grades and graduated reading at the 7th grade
level. Parent's comment: "K. wants to read and checks out books. He never wanted to go
to the library before. You have worked a miracle with K."
Fifth grade boy reading at grade level 4.8
Stated concern: "He can't say the words or work them out. The school wants him in special
reading classes." In 41 hours N. raised his reading level 5 grades. He graduated reading
at grade 9. Parent contacted us one year later to tell us N. was on the honor roll.
First grade girl reading at K
Stated concern: "That my daughter will be able to read and succeed in grade 2."
C. completed the course in 50 hours and graduated reading with comprehension at third grade.
Parent's comment: "C. just loves to read. She takes a stack of books to bed with her now."
First grade girl diagnosed ADHD reading at grade 1 level
Stated concern: "She needs reading help and phonics knowledge."
M. completed the course in 61 hours reading with comprehension at grade 3.5, a gain of 2.5
grades. Parents reported back to diagnosing hospital with the result that a number of
students have been referred to us.
Second grade boy reading at K.5
Stated concern: B. was a special needs student with difficulties in speech and hearing.
He was behind in speech and reading.
After 40 hours he was reading at grade 1.5 and his speech was much improved. His attention
span had greatly improved from being able to work 15 minutes to a whole hour at a time.
First grade girl reading at 1.7
Stated concern: Parent wanted child to get a good start in reading.
After 27 hours C. loved reading and was reading well at second grade level.