How It Works
Learn how Langsford identifies and solves reading problems with online instruction
Working with Langsford is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Before we get into the steps, we want to make this promise to you:
We operate with what’s best for your child in mind, first, foremost and always.
This means free consults, no long-term commitments, easy-to-schedule online instruction, and affordable assessments. In fact, our assessment’s results can be taken to any other organization or program. We are truly in this for what is best for the child—if that’s not us, we’ll tell you.

Now let’s review how it works:
Step 1: Free consultation
We start with a free, no pressure consultation.
You’ll meet virtually with one of our highly trained assessment specialists, and they’ll ask some simple questions to get a foundational understanding of what you’re seeing with your child. Once our assessment specialist understands your child’s unique needs and your educational goals, we can decide if our program is right for your goals.
Step 2: Customized Instruction
We start with a comprehensive assessment to analyze your child’s abilities, which pinpoints the root cause of reading difficulties. Our team then crafts a custom-tailored reading program grounded in the five pillars of the Science of Reading, and matches your child to the ideal team of educators, specially chosen for their learning needs. From there, the student receives daily, customized instruction, either online or in person in Louisville, Ky.
Step 3: Develop a Confident Reader
As your child progresses, we continually update the instructional plan to reflect their growth and achievements. Our intuitive dashboard allows parents to track progress online in real-time, as well as provide easy feedback along the way. Students typically achieve an average improvement of 2.5 grade levels in reading in about 14 weeks, but the thing you’ll notice most is that you have a new, confident reader at home.

Daily instruction, flexible scheduling
We will meet with your child daily for instruction at a time that’s convenient for your family. Our virtual call means no commuting, no waiting in offices—just sit down at your computer and go.
You can also cancel at any time. We are here to help with what’s best for the child, and if at any time you decide that is not us, you can cancel. We don’t do longterm contracts.
This process is not one-size-fits-all tutoring. Even within a type of reading disorder such as dyslexia, the child needs a custom-tailored plan to make real progress.
We test along the way to ensure your child is progressing, but most parents don’t need tests to know it’s working—they know when their child starts reading billboards from the car or when homework becomes a breeze.
A flexible program that fits your lifestyle—and works quickly

A truly comprehensive approach
While many programs claim adherence to the Science of Reading, they often focus narrowly on one or two pillars. Langsford implements a holistic approach that incorporates all five pillars (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension). We also explore the integration of writing as a potential sixth pillar.
Adaptive and personalized online learning
We employ adaptive instruction techniques combined with personalized learning strategies to enhance silent reading fluency. Our methods—such as word repetition, scaffolding, and engaging content—are research-based and proven to advance student learning. Even better? It’s all easy to schedule and online. Families in Louisville, Ky. can also choose to do in-person instruction.


Differentiated instruction
Every student is unique, which is why our program includes differentiated instruction that aligns with individual learning profiles, interests, and readiness levels. This personalized approach optimizes learning outcomes, ensuring that each student not only improves in reading but also gains comprehensive language skills.
Cost effective
Our approach is supported by a substantial portfolio of nationally recognized research, highlighting the statistical significance of our educational tactics. Unlike prescriptive programs that can be inefficient and costly over time, Langsford’s tailored solutions offer the most cost-effective way to achieve lasting results, typically complete after about 14 weeks of instruction.

Let’s get started
If you still have questions about how it works, why not chat with us? Schedule a free, no pressure consult with one of our assessment specialists to learn more. At a minimum, our team can help point you in the best direction to help your child. At best? We take the first steps to giving your child reading independence for life.
Or if you’re not ready to chat, check out these testimonials from parents just like you.
Commonly Asked Questions
Shouldn’t my child’s school be responsible for reading instruction?
Your school cares about your child and wants to help them succeed. The problem is they have lots of students who need help, and sometimes a child may need help beyond what the school can offer.
Langsford isn’t a replacement for classroom instruction. We collaborate with our students’ schools the whole way to ensure your child gets the comprehensive, personalized help they deserve.
In short, Langsford will help your child catch up with their fundamentals so they can then keep up with the instruction your school provides.
Does online reading instruction really work?
Absolutely! We’re able to do everything online that we’d do in person, including our research-backed teaching methods, interactive learning activities, and multi-sensory instruction. Plus, your student will be too busy having fun to realize they’re actually learning.
We test all of our students at the beginning, throughout and at the end of their time at Langsford. The results data is clear—online is equally as effective as in person.
How do you know the instruction is working?
Our services begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s strengths and challenges. From there, we put together a customized, step-by-step plan. As we work the plan together, we continually monitor progress and make adjustments along the way.
Finally, we include a wrap-up assessment so you can see your child’s transformation. (Although you won’t need a piece of paper to notice the difference; you’ll see it in their attitude and behavior!)
I’m a parent, not a teacher. What’s my role?
Don’t worry—we handle all official instruction. You may have some tasks at home, such as reading assignments along the way. Our team will equip you with the tools you need.
When asking parents about their experience with Langsford, many do not even remember having any role at home in the process. When your long, painful nights of doing homework become easy because you have a confident reader, it’s apparently easy to forget a few reading assignments along the way.
How long will it take to see results?
Until we understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges, we can’t predict their plan length. After their evaluation, we’ll be able to give a time estimate, and we’ll give you weekly updates so you’ll never be surprised by a change of plans.
While many parents are amazed to see how quickly their young learners improve, we move at the pace each student requires. Typically a student will take between 50 and 150 hours of instruction, but again, every student is different.
Do I have to commit to a certain number of sessions?
Nope! We have a no-strings-attached policy. We don’t require contracts, and you can cancel services at any time without penalty.
Is Langsford expensive?
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question because we don’t provide one-size-fits-all programs. Your investment in the program will be hourly on a no-strings-attached policy (you can stop at any time). How much instruction your child receives will be based on their exact needs. Typically a student needs between 50 and 150 hours of instruction, but again, every student is different.
To properly address the question, you must consider the expensive alternatives of other programs or the cost of inaction.
Tutoring will often not help a child catch up—a child who needs a tutor today will often fall further behind because of an undiagnosed underlying difficulty. They may always need a tutor, which is a large investment.
Many parents who have evaluated Langsford vs. specialist schools find that these programs are much more expensive, less effective and also remove the child from their established school community.
Finally, many Langsford parents have come back around to say the best way to think of this is an investment. Just recently a parent told us his investment into Langsford helped his child not only catch up, but go on to get an academic scholarship to college, which would have never been possible had he not become the confident reader he is today.
How does it work?
Many reading programs have some evidence-based elements, but they usually operate with only one or two of the Science of Reading’s five pillars (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension). These programs focus on phonics and sometimes phonemic awareness, but also include material many children may already know. The program therefore spends much of the student’s time reviewing content the child already knows instead of acting on the underlying problem.
Langsford implements all five pillars of the Science of Reading. This approach is grounded in a large research portfolio of nationally recognized studies, showcasing and utilizing the statistical significance of education tactics and processes.
We use adaptive instruction combined with personalized learning to help students improve their silent reading fluency. As a Science of Reading program, we use research-based practices (word repetition, scaffolding, and engagement, as examples), proven to help the student advance. Finally, Langsford is using differentiated instruction, addressing unique learning profiles, interests, and readiness levels of each student to optimize their learning outcomes in reading and beyond.