by Karina Richland | Apr 25, 2026 | IEP, Reading, Structured Literacy
You have sat through the IEP meeting. You have heard the team discuss your child’s present levels of performance. Now the conversation turns to goals, and someone reads a sentence packed with percentages, trial counts, and educational jargon. You nod along, but...
by Karina Richland | Apr 14, 2026 | Dyslexia, IEP, Reading, Reading Skills
If your child is struggling with reading, you may have heard the term “IEP” from their school. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document that outlines the specialized instruction and support your child will receive to make...
by Karina Richland | Oct 29, 2023 | Dyslexia, IEP, Learning Disabilities, Reading, Structured Literacy
Most states in the US have dyslexia laws that mandate how schools should address dyslexia. Not every state’s dyslexia laws are the same, but they all require that teachers use evidence-based reading instruction. What is evidence-based reading instruction for dyslexia...
by Karina Richland | Feb 20, 2023 | A PRIDE Post, Homeschool, Homeschooling, IEP, Learning Disabilities, PRIDE Partner
PRIDE Reading Program is an approved provider in the Education Savings Account Program (ESA+) for the 2022-2023 school year. The Education Savings Account is a program established by the North Carolina General Assembly. This program provides scholarships to families...
by Karina Richland | Jan 23, 2023 | A PRIDE Post, Homeschool, Homeschooling, IEP, Learning Disabilities, PRIDE Partner
PRIDE Reading Program is an approved provider in the Education Savings Account Program (ESA+) for the 2022-2023 school year. The Education Savings Account is a program established by the North Carolina General Assembly. This program provides scholarships to families...
by Karina Richland | Nov 26, 2022 | Articles & Resources, IEP, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Skills, Structured Literacy
Most of the dyslexia laws in the United States require that teachers use evidence-based reading instruction and many teachers are turning towards an Orton-Gillingham approach. Orton-Gillingham includes evidence-based practices and teaching instruction. Here is an...
