Parents 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.
Parents love
Easiest OG program to start without training
Fully scripted, no prep
Strong reputation for dyslexia
Common complaints
Sessions run about an hour
Per-level cost adds up
Publisher doesn't list prices online
Who it fits
Best for
Just starting (letter sounds).
Reading but struggling. Designed for struggling and dyslexic readers
Yes, diagnosed. Orton-Gillingham, built for dyslexia and special needs
Suspect, not diagnosed.
Systematic phonics.
Multisensory (Orton-Gillingham). Orton-Gillingham based
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Plenty: I teach it directly. About an hour a day, scripted
A little rusty. Scripted: tells you exactly what to say
Less suited for
Fluent, wants enrichment.
Minimal: independent practice. Needs a dedicated teaching session
These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.
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