Unlocking potential
Welcome to Decoding Dyslexia, where we empower children to overcome reading challenges and unlock their full potential. Located in Reno, Nevada, we provide specialized, private tutoring services to help children overcome their struggles with reading using the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. Join us on this journey as we transform struggles into success.
About us
Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! My name is Kate, and as a teacher of 25+ years, and a Mom to a Dyslexic kiddo, I know watching your student struggle breaks your heart and throws you into a bit of a tailspin. How do I help my child? How do I get a diagnosis? Do I need a diagnosis to get them tutoring help? Where the heck do I start? I am here to help answer all those questions. I started Decoding Dyslexia with the goal of working specifically with dyslexic students using the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. This is a research-based program I have seen work firsthand with my own son, who was undiagnosed until he was 9. After completing the program, he was able to graduate from high school with a 3.8 GPA! I look forward to helping children stop struggling and start their journey to successful reading.
I have been so excited teaching The Barton System and seeing results in such a short time. My son Adam is doing very well. In fact, he is now ineligible for resource!
I have been waiting for this day for years!
I just want to tell the world that test results prove that with hard work, determination, and the Barton System, a dyslexic child can learn to read and spell.
If you ever need a testimonial for the Barton System, please let me know.
Louise Petersen
Ahwahnee, CA
My son is now in Level 5 of the Barton System and he’s in a reading frenzy. When we were shopping at Costco, I finally had to take his book away. He said it was so good he couldn’t put it down. Those were the magic words I’d hoped to hear for so many years.
After one year of tutoring, he’s gone from struggling with second-grade readers to rapidly and accurately reading — and loving — fifth-grade books. Your system is fabulous.
Sharon Marriott
Livermore, CA
I’d like to send a note of praise regarding the Barton Reading and Spelling System. I am a parent AND a tutor. The Barton System gives students rules to follow and “tricks” to help them remember the rules. In my opinion, it is a program that helps the “falling through the cracks” kids who are bright but struggle with reading.
My son is one who needed this program. He now picks up things to read that he wouldn’t have considered a year ago.
Victoria Rosenberg
Pleasanton, CA