Fit Reading
Reading instruction is a cornerstone of education, yet many approaches have led to insufficient outcomes, with 63% of American high school graduates below reading proficiency. Additionally, 15-20% of the population is affected by dyslexia, underscoring the urgent need for effective solutions. While movements like “The Science of Reading” have evolved to address what should be taught, they often overlook how to teach reading to fluency.
What our Learners are Saying
Drs. Kimberly & Nick have created a powerful and effective program based in research and data to help all types of students succeed to be life long learners. Fit Learning... read more
Julie Zarou
FIT Learning Locust Valley has been a game changer for my son as well as my household. The skills he's learned through the one-on-one sessions with talented, patient coaches... read more
Cynthia Murray
Fit Learning changed my daughter's life. No mere tutoring center, they helped her access learning abilities she'll carry with her, throughout her academic life, no matter the subject, and beyond.... read more
Julie Francioni
Sending our daughters to Fit was one of the best decisions we made. The coaches are knowledgeable, well trained and effective teachers. They develop amazing relationships with their students. The... read more
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In As Little As 40 Hours
Propelled by our direct field experience, specialized knowledge, and passion, our industry-leading education programs are setting a new standard 40 hours at a time.
Reading Mastery
Fit Reading offers a highly customized method designed to accelerate reading skills and build reading fluency. This process identifies each learner's strengths and areas for improvement, leading to personalized programming that targets over 100 specific skills. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Phonics: Building fluency in decoding and encoding skills.
- Visual/Auditory Phonemic Awareness: Strengthening the ability to distinguish and manipulate sounds for effective reading.
- Sight Reading and Passage Reading: Enhancing fluency and comprehension for seamless, engaging reading experiences.
Creating Successful Learners
Our evidence-based method, backed by thousands of case studies and over 26 years of field experience, pairs learners with certified coaches who meticulously track progress to ensure maximal growth. Most students achieve 1-2 years of academic growth in as little as 40 hours, mastering the mechanics of reading and developing the fluency needed for deep engagement with content.
The Outcomes
The combination of Fit Reading’s curricular strategy with the general Fit Learning Method has produced powerful results for all learners since 1998. Students who enroll in Fit Reading can expect to see their reading speed increase by 29 words per minute in just 40-hours.
The graph above includes all learners from 2018 to the present who completed 40 hours of Fit Reading. On average, learners gain 26 percentile points across of variety of reading measures.