A Peek into our Email

Nothing makes our day better than when we hear from a parent that they are pleased with our services and that their child is doing well.

Here's a peek at an excerpt from a recent email we received:

Katie had a great time at her "last day" at Langsford yesterday!  She loved the little party you had for her-thank you.  And we will be reading the Fancy Nancy book you gave her....

Thanks for everything!  I have such a little reader on my hands!  I never though I'd be at this place right now when we started at Langsford last October, so I am so thankful to you all!

Best,

Katie's Mom

Beware of the Developmental Lag Excuse!

The National Institutes of Health state that 95 percent of poor readers 

can be brought up to grade level 

if they receive effective help early.  

The reality is, time is of the essence when it comes to addressing reading issues.  Yet parents are often told not to worry, that Johnny or Suzy is just suffering a developmental lag and all will come together at some point in the future.  Research indicates this is usually not the case.  If you think your child is having difficulties with reading, act now!

The three key research conclusions that support seeking help early are:

• 90 percent of children with reading difficulties will achieve grade level in reading if they receive help by the first grade.
• 75 percent of children whose help is delayed to age nine or later continue to struggle throughout their school careers.
• If help is given in fourth grade, rather than in late kindergarten, it takes four times as long to improve the same skills by the same amount.

Click here to read the article providing this information.