The Need to Read Stevenson Reading Program

The Need to Read Stevenson Reading Program The Need To Read is a non-profit organization helping a wide range of students.

Our reading program uses evidence based, systematic, explicit, and multi-sensory methods for teaching reading, writing, grammar, syntax, penmanship, and vocabulary skills. Our program reaches all levels of students and transforms the struggling reader using methods which are not found in any other reading program. Multiple resources are available on our webpage and personal support is available without charge by calling 937-532-0772.

04/10/2026

If your middle schooler could describe their relationship with reading in one word what do you think they would say?

Just heard the words "your child qualifies for an IEP" for the first time?First take a breath. This is good news. It mea...
04/08/2026

Just heard the words "your child qualifies for an IEP" for the first time?

First take a breath. This is good news. It means your child is going to get support they are legally entitled to. But we know it can also feel overwhelming, confusing, and a little scary especially when everyone in the room already seems to know what all the acronyms mean except you.

So let's fix that right now. 👇

An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a legally binding document that outlines a customized education plan for your child. Once it's signed, the school is required by law to deliver every service it describes.

But here's what many first-time IEP parents don't know:

- You are not a guest at IEP meetings. You are an equal member of the team with an equal voice in every decision.

- You never have to sign an IEP you disagree with. You can request changes, ask for more time, or sign with written objections noted.

- The goals in your child's IEP must be specific and measurable not vague statements like "will improve reading skills." If they aren't, you can push back.

- You have the right to receive all documents before the meeting not at the meeting. Always ask in advance.

- An IEP is a starting point not a ceiling. It describes the minimum the school must provide. You can always do more at home.

We just published a complete guide to the entire IEP process on our blog written specifically for parents who are new to this journey and want to understand exactly what's happening, what their rights are, and what questions to ask.

Read it now! Link in the comments.

And if you have questions after reading our team is here.

04/08/2026

Do you remember "Every Good Boy Does Fine?"

03/26/2026

If your child has an IEP read this before your next meeting👇

03/17/2026

If your middle schooler is still struggling to read...this is the most important thing you can know:

03/16/2026

Dyslexia isn't a vision problem. It's a language processing difference and it affects how the brain connects the sounds of words to the letters on the page.

Which means the solution isn't trying harder. It's learning differently.
The right reading program, one that's structured, explicit, and multi-sensory can make a world of difference. That's exactly what the Stevenson Reading Program was built to do.

If you've ever had to explain this to someone. You're not alone.
Don't forget to read our blog for more information: https://www.theneedtoread.org/blog-1/signs-of-dyslexia-in-children

If your child is struggling to read, there's something we really want you to know.Most parents spend months and sometime...
03/10/2026

If your child is struggling to read, there's something we really want you to know.

Most parents spend months and sometimes years wondering if they're overreacting. Teachers say "give it time." Well-meaning family members say "Einstein was a late reader too." And in the meantime, the child falls further behind, starts to believe they're the problem, and learns to dread the one thing school asks them to do most.

Here's the truth: dyslexia affects 1 in 5 children. It is the most common learning difference in the world. And it is absolutely, definitively not about intelligence.

Dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects how the brain processes the sounds in language. That makes connecting letters to sounds — the foundation of reading — genuinely, physically harder. It's not a character flaw. It's not laziness. And it's not something a child can just push through with more effort.
But here's the good news: with the right kind of structured, explicit, multi-sensory instruction, dyslexic readers can and do learn to read. The research is clear. The outcomes are real. And the earlier the support begins, the better.

We just published a full guide on the 10 most common early signs of dyslexia in children broken down by age.

If you've been wondering whether something is going on with your child's reading, this is the post to read.

👉 Link in the comments below.

And if this resonates please share it. There's a parent in your network right now who needs to see this today. 💚

To every child who has cried over a reading worksheet, hidden a book so they didn't have to try, or sat in the back of t...
03/08/2026

To every child who has cried over a reading worksheet, hidden a book so they didn't have to try, or sat in the back of the classroom hoping not to be called on.

To every child who has ever thought they were the problem. You are not. You are not broken. You are not behind.

You are a reader who hasn't been taught in the way your brain learns best. Yet.

That "yet" is everything.
Nancy Stevenson built this program because she believed deeply, unconditionally that every child could learn to read with the right support. That no child was a lost cause. That the problem was never the child.

It was never the child.

If you know a family that needs to hear this today, please share this post.

Learn more about the Stevenson Reading Program at theneedtoread.org 📚

When it comes to struggling readers, regaining confidence is half of what it takes! Find out how we use 5 letters to bui...
02/06/2026

When it comes to struggling readers, regaining confidence is half of what it takes! Find out how we use 5 letters to build confidence and reading skills right away. Check comments to go to the lesson one video.

Struggling readers need explicit, structured instruction. Our unique mnemonic clues turn confusion into clarity and keep...
02/05/2026

Struggling readers need explicit, structured instruction. Our unique mnemonic clues turn confusion into clarity and keep students moving forward.

The Peach Level is the third level of the Stevenson Reading program. Students typically read at an approximate 7th grade...
02/04/2026

The Peach Level is the third level of the Stevenson Reading program. Students typically read at an approximate 7th grade level upon completion. Visit our website or give us a call for help getting started!

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