Literacy Intervention
For DC Families
Fluent Readers. Good Spellers. Confident Students.
Fluent Readers.
Good Spellers.
Confident Students.
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Families across Washington, D.C.—from Barnaby Woods and Capitol Hill to the Palisades—trust Kids Up Reading Tutors for a customized, structured literacy plan tailored to their child's needs.
We're the perfect fit if:
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Your child needs a boost: You want evidence-based instruction to close gaps in phonics, fluency, spelling, and comprehension.
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Your child needs a challenge: They're already a confident reader and writer, ready to take their skills to the next level.
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The Kids Up Difference:
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No homework. We maximize our time together; no homework necessary
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Fast results. Most students graduate from Kids Up's program in just 4 to 9 months, with 3+ tutoring sessions/week
"His teacher says he is doing extremely well, absolutely on track, and that she never, ever would have imagined that he was behind grade level expectations last year."
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Second Grade, Chevy Chase, DC
The Best Orton-Gillingham Literacy Intervention - On Zoom
Kids Up Reading Tutors offers an accelerated path to fluent reading and spelling. We deliver premium, effective intervention straight to your screen with:
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The Perfect Match: Your child is paired with a Structured Literacy specialist on our team chosen specifically for their needs, personality, and schedule.
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Fast Progress: 1-on-1 sessions, 2 to 5 times a week with highly trained tutors who know how to move the needle quickly.
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Engaging Lessons: We use dynamic, multisensory activities, phonological "word games," and decodable books to keep kids engaged.
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Thrilling Results: Watch your child's confidence soar as school gets easier and they finally experience the joy of reading!
Our Zoom Guarantee: Try it for a week. Love it, or it's on us!
What Parents Have To Say About Us
Steps In Our Process
1. Free 30-Min Call
Find out more about our program, see a demo and get answers to all of your questions on a friendly call. No hard sales pitch.
2. Evaluation & Plan
We'll check your student's phonological, phonics and spelling skills, talk about the results, and match your child with a tutor.
3. Tutoring Sessions
Systematic, explicit instruction targeted to the skills your student needs to learn. Stay in the room and listen in, if you'd like.
4. Follow Along
See what skills your student has learned by checking their Progress Chart and reading the weekly updates from your tutor.โ
5. Celebrate!
See your child or teen's confidence grow as reading and spelling become easy!
Serving Students Across Washington, D.C.
We provide expert, 1-on-1 reading and dyslexia intervention to families throughout the D.C. metro area. By leveraging the Science of Reading via Zoom, we eliminate the stress of D.C. traffic and long commutes, bringing the classroom directly to your home.
Our DC Community
We proudly support students in neighborhoods throughout the District, including:
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Northwest D.C.: AU Park, Barnaby Woods, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, The Palisades, and Tenleytown.
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City-Wide: Our reach extends to families in Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and beyond.
Partnering with DC Schools
Our tutors have extensive experience supporting students enrolled in the District’s public, private, charter, and international schools. Whether your child is homeschooled or currently attending one these or any of the other great DC schools , we'll coordinate seamlessly with your family’s educational goals:
Schools We Serve: Beauvoir, The British International School, Eaton Elementary, Georgetown Day School (GDS), Hearst Elementary, Janney Elementary, Key Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, Lowell School, Mann Elementary, Maret School, Murch Elementary, St. John’s College High School, Washington Yu Ying and other schools in the DC area.
A Trusted Referral Source
Many D.C. families find us through recommendations from leading local psychologists and other specialists who trust our evidence-based, Orton-Gillingham approach. We frequently collaborate with these and other local experts:
Why D.C. Families Trust Kids Up
Our founder, Daniela Feldhausen, is a D.C. parent herself. Having navigated the D.C. school system firsthand—from Eaton and Deal to Jackson-Reed, The German School, and St. John’s—she understands the unique academic opportunities and pressures facing students in the District. She built Kids Up Reading Tutors to provide the personalized, high-dosage support that D.C. students need to thrive.
"Our 7 year old son was behind in reading and Kids Up has greatly increased his reading confidence. We noticed improvement quickly and he was catching up to his peers in only a few months. He now reads for fun!"
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Second Grade, Palisades, D.C.
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Frequently asked questions
Let's Come Up With a Plan.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Call and Demo with Kids Up Reading Tutors Here
Locations
Visiting us from Virginia or Maryland? See Reading & Spelling Tutoring for Virginia Families, or our Science of Reading Tutoring for Maryland Families.
