Dear Parents and Caregivers,
If your child could benefit from extra reading support this summer — or if you simply want to keep their skills sharp before the new school year — we have an opportunity to share with you.
The Orton-Gillingham Institute, Inc. is offering a completely free 4-week virtual reading program to families across the United States this summer. The program is fully grant-funded, which means families pay nothing — no fees, no materials cost, no hidden charges.
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🎉 Newly Expanded for Summer 2026 Thanks to expanded grant funding, we've doubled the program this year — from 1 day per week to 2 days per week. That means twice the instructional time, deeper learning, and stronger outcomes for your child this summer. |
What Your Child Will Get — At No Cost
- 4 weeks of live, virtual reading instruction
- NEW: 2 sessions per week (expanded from 1), 45 minutes each
- Small group instruction taught by qualified U.S.-based teachers
- Orton-Gillingham based curriculum — evidence-based and multisensory
- A practice packet your child can use during the program
- End-of-program progress update
- Certificate of completion
All instruction is hosted in Eastern Time (EST/EDT) and is open to students entering or completing Kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 6–12). Families anywhere in the U.S. can apply — the program is 100% virtual.
Why Summer Matters for Reading
Research shows that most children lose between 2 and 3 months of reading progress between June and August. For students who already struggle with reading, that loss compounds year after year.
Just 45 minutes, twice a week, for four weeks — now expanded thanks to our grant funding — can make a meaningful difference when the instruction is structured, multisensory, and delivered by trained reading specialists.
Two Cohorts: July 2026 and August 2026
Choose your preferred cohort on the application. Both run for 4 weeks. Pick whichever fits your family's summer schedule.
How the Application Works
We use a two-step process to keep things fair:
Step 1 — Right now, complete the interest form to be added to our official applicant pool. The form is open today.
Step 2 — On Monday, June 15, 2026, the actual application link goes live — at the same time for every family in the pool. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Historically, they fill within minutes of the application opening.
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A Few Quick FAQs
Is this really free? Yes, completely. The program is fully grant-funded.
What if I have multiple children? Include all eligible children on a single family application. Please submit only one application per family.
Can my child apply if they're not behind in reading? Yes — all skill levels are welcome.
What technology do we need? A computer or tablet, reliable internet, and a quiet space for your child.
Can I contact my child's school with questions? No — please contact The Orton-Gillingham Institute directly. The program is offered independently by us.
We hope your family takes advantage of this opportunity. Your child's strongest reading year may start this summer.
Warmly,
The OGI Team
The Orton-Gillingham Institute, Inc.
Serving families and school districts since 2007