Free literacy tutoring · Brown County, Indiana
Free, expert reading help for every child.
READy to R.E.A.D. gives Brown County kids one-to-one and small-group reading support from certified specialists — at no cost to families.
Founded in 2022 · Funded by the community, not by families · You never pay for a session.
We believe reading is a right, not a privilege you pay for.
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How we teach
The R.E.A.D. approach
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Readers
We meet each child where they are with structured, Multimodal Orton-Gillingham instruction.
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Engagement
Lessons are active and hands-on, so kids stay motivated and confident.
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Advance
Progress is tracked closely, with goals that move each reader forward.
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Developing
We build lifelong skills — and a genuine love of reading.
Built on the Orton-Gillingham approach
Our teachers use a structured, multisensory method proven to work — especially for children who learn differently. It’s systematic, sequential, explicit, and data-driven: every lesson is shaped by exactly where your child is, using sight, sound, and touch to make reading click.
What we offer
Reading support that fits your child
One-to-one
A qualified teacher works individually with your child, with lessons built entirely around their needs.
Small group
The same skilled instruction in a group of 3–5 students. Availability depends on current need.
Coming soon
Online
The Orton-Gillingham approach delivered in an accessible online setting, for families who can’t reach us in person.
What it costs
Free for families. Always.
Structured, specialist reading intervention like ours often runs $50 to $100+ an hour at private learning centers — and the nearest are a 30-to-60-minute drive to Bloomington or Indianapolis. We bring certified specialists right here to Brown County, and never send a family a bill.
At a private centerSpecialist tutoring
$50–100/hr
Nearest providersOut of county
30–60 min away
With READy to R.E.A.D.Right here in Brown County
Free
Who stands with us
Made possible by our community
These partners help keep our services free for every family in Brown County.
Ready to get started?
Reach out about enrollment, or help fund a young reader.