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The gold standard in structured literacy. Builds word structure, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, and self-monitoring through direct, systematic Orton-Gillingham instruction. For 2nd grade through adult.
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- READ Learning Center Sacramento 
Specialized Tutoring & Assessments for Children with Learning Differences
Dyslexia • Dysgraphia • Dyscalculia • Executive Functioning • ADHD
If your child is struggling in school and you are not getting answers, we can help. Whether your school assessment left you wondering what is really going on, or your child did not qualify for Special Education services but clearly needs support, READ Learning Center was built for exactly this situation.
READ Learning Center is Sacramento's specialized tutoring center for students who learn differently. We serve both homeschool and public/private school families with 1:1, evidence-based instruction in reading, writing, and math for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade and adulthood.
Our Programs
What We Offer
Whether your child needs specialized tutoring, a dyslexia assessment, a summer reset, or a full-time program built for their unique needs, we have it.
Specialized Tutoring
1:1 after-school sessions in reading, writing, and math using the most proven structured literacy and math methods available.
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A comprehensive evaluation that answers the question every parent deserves to have answered. Knowledge is power.
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A 4-week July intensive that stops the summer slide. Our own data shows students retain 3x more skills than those who skip. July 6-30, 2026.
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READ Academy is our WASC-accredited sister program for students who need full-time specialized instruction. Mon-Thu, grades 2nd-12th.
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What We Teach
Evidence-based structured literacy, writing, and multisensory math programs rooted in Orton-Gillingham methodology and the Science of Reading, designed specifically for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning difficulties, and ADHD.
Barton Reading and Spelling
Orton-Gillingham influenced multisensory, explicit, sequential instruction that systematically builds reading, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
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Foundations in Sounds (FIS)
Builds auditory discrimination, memory, and sequencing skills essential to reading. Students who need this foundational layer complete FIS before advancing to structured literacy programs.
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Just Words
Highly explicit multisensory decoding and spelling for students in grades 4-12 with mild to moderate gaps. Ideal when intensive WRS-level intervention is not required, but real structure.
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Fluency and Vocabulary
The Six Minute Solution for targeted fluency building, and Wordly Wise for systematic vocabulary acquisition and comprehension growth. These programs run alongside primary instruction to accelerate overall literacy.
Six Minute SolutionInstitute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Sequential, systematic instruction from fully accredited IEW instructors. Students learn to organize ideas, build strong sentences, and write persuasively across all subjects. Effective even for the most reluctant writers.
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The Paragraph Books
Step-by-step paragraph instruction that teaches students how to plan, draft, and organize writing. Particularly effective for students who struggle to translate ideas onto paper with clarity and structure.
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Grammar, Mechanics & Handwriting
Evan-Moor Grammar and Punctuation for editing and mechanics, paired with explicit print and cursive handwriting instruction. These programs complete the writing process from sentence structure through polished composition.
Evan-MoorMaking Math Real (MMR)
A multisensory, mastery-based structured methodology that builds deep mathematical understanding through hands-on application. MMR directly supports executive function and working memory for all learners, including those with dyscalculia and ADHD.
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A multisensory, mastery-based curriculum presenting math in a logical, building-block sequence using real-world scenarios. Students achieve true conceptual understanding before moving forward, making skills stick for the long term.
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Dyscalculia and Math Anxiety
Our instructors use multisensory techniques to rebuild number sense from the ground up, addressing the root causes of math difficulty, including dyscalculia, executive function challenges, and math anxiety.
Our Services Our Team Instructors Who Specialize in Teaching
Instructors Who Specialize in Teaching
How Your Child Learns
Every teacher at READ Learning Center holds explicit coursework in their subject area and receives ongoing mentorship in structured literacy, the Science of Reading, the Science of Writing, and multisensory instruction.
Getting Started
Simple Steps to Real Progress
From your first call to your child's first breakthrough, we make the process clear and straightforward. Every family starts the same way, and every child gets a plan built around them.
Contact Us
Call, email, or fill out our form. Tell us what you're noticing. We listen, assess fit, and check availability.
Placement Assessment
On your first session, your child is assessed to establish their skill level baseline. Progress is tracked and reported via Gradelink throughout the year.
Personalized Plan
We match your child to the right program and the right instructor. Sessions are 50 minutes, twice per week minimum on M/W or T/Th at 3, 4, 5, or 6 PM.
Real Remediation
We are not a homework center. We provide structured, evidence-based remediation that builds skills your child keeps for life.
About Our Founder 
Dyslexia Educator, Advocate, Mother and Founder
Leah Skinner, M.Ed.
Founder & Program DirectorAs the mother of five neurodivergent sons, Leah knows firsthand what it takes to find the right learning environment. She founded READ Academy and READ Learning Center to help students with dyslexia and other learning differences thrive academically and emotionally.
A Certified Dyslexia Therapist with a Master of Education in Dyslexia Specialization and doctoral candidate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment, she brings over 20 years of experience in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention. She is also a Certified Special Education Advocate, helping families navigate IEPs and 504s.
Dyslexia Assessment — Knowledge Is Power
Did Your Child Not Qualify for Special Education, But They Clearly Need Help?
Did your school assessment leave you wondering what is really going on? Using your child's developmental history, educational records, and current standardized assessments, we provide comprehensive testing for dyslexia and can also assess for dysgraphia and dyscalculia upon request. You will know exactly where your child stands, and exactly what to do next. A parent questionnaire is completed before the assessment appointment followed by a parent meeting to understand the result.
Summer 2026
Turn Summer Break Into a Learning Launchpad
Our 4-week summer intensive combines structured Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction with multisensory math and writing instruction plus fun and engaging activities. Students make real academic progress without sacrificing the feel of summer.
DatesJuly 6 - July 30, 2026
ScheduleMon-Thu, 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Grades1st through 12th Grade
Extended Care8:30-9:00 AM and 1:00-4:00 PM available
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Homeschool Charter Families 
Your Charter School May Cover the Cost
Families enrolled in these homeschool charter schools can use their instructional funds to pay for READ Learning Center programs. That means specialized tutoring and summer programs at little or no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Don't see your charter listed? Contact us and we'll apply as a vendor.
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We're Here to Help You Find the
Right Fit for Your Child
Have questions?
Give us a call: (916) 234-5880
Email[email protected]
Address2565 Millcreek Dr, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95833
Sacramento, CA 95833
HoursMon-Thu: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(8:00 AM - 2:00 PM by appt)
Friday: by appt only
(8:00 AM - 2:00 PM by appt)
Friday: by appt only
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults."
- Frederick Douglass
