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Scripted Orton-Gillingham lessons built for struggling and dyslexic readers.
Updated September 2026 · 8 sources
| Grades | K–8 (multi-level) |
|---|---|
| Approach | Orton-Gillingham, remedial |
| Who teaches | The parent teaches from a scripted guide |
| Parent prep | Low (fully scripted) |
| Screen time | Mostly offline (books and paper) |
| Faith | No religious content |
| Cost | Kits start from $94.90 (Beginning Letters & Sounds) up to $159.85, depending on the level a placement assessment assigns (source) |
| ESA vendor | Publisher is on the approved vendor list in Arkansas (marketplace). Checked September 2026; the state's list can change and applies to the publisher, not every product. |
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See my matchParents and reviewers describe PRIDE as one of the easiest entry points into Orton-Gillingham instruction: no teacher training needed, and the scripted lessons hold your hand. Sessions run about an hour, longer than some competitors, and the per-level cost adds up across a multi-level program.
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PRIDE Reading Program covers grades K–8 (multi-level).
Kits start from $94.90 (Beginning Letters & Sounds) up to $159.85, depending on the level a placement assessment assigns. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.
PRIDE Reading Program is secular: it has no religious content.
Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches from a scripted guide.
PRIDE Reading Program is often used with kids who have dyslexia or a diagnosed reading difficulty; see "Who it fits" above for specifics.
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