Research Based Reading Support
University of Florida Literacy Institute
How UFLI Helps Your Child
UFLI Foundations is an evidence-based program designed to build essential reading skills. We simplify the complex process of learning to read into clear, manageable steps that foster competence and confidence in K–8 learners.
- Direct Instruction: Phonics and decoding are taught explicitly.
- High-Frequency Practice: Skills are reinforced through auditory/visual drills.
- Decodable Text Application: Bridging the gap to fluent reading immediately.
What is UFLI Foundations?
UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute. Based on the Science of Reading, it provides K-8 students with a rock-solid foundation in phonemic awareness, decoding, and encoding through high-frequency practice and evidence-based instruction.
Our Targeted Skills
Instruction May Include:
- Phonemic awareness development
- Phonics and decoding instruction
- Multisyllabic word reading strategies
- Fluency and accuracy practice
- Vocabulary and comprehension support
- Spelling and orthographic pattern instruction
- Guided reading and connected text practice
- Progress monitoring to track growth
Who May Benefit
- Struggling with reading fluency or decoding
- Guessing at words while reading
- Difficulty retaining phonics patterns
- Reading significantly below grade level
- Experiencing reading frustration or avoidance
- Requiring a systematic, individual approach
A Focus on Confidence and Growth
Reading struggles often affect more than just academics. Our instruction is designed to create a calm, encouraging environment where students experience measurable progress and renewed confidence.
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Structured Literacy Specialists
Our reading practitioners are extensively trained in UFLI Foundations, ensuring your child receives explicit, systematic instruction that targets the root of reading challenges.
Why Mindspring Literacy Tutoring?
We bridge the gap for K–8 learners by combining the evidence-based power of UFLI Foundations with the expert guidance of master tutors who understand how children learn to read.
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Personalized Learning Flow
We move exactly at your child's pace. Master Master master master mastery is 1-on-1, allowing us to solidify every phonetic pattern before progressing to complex texts.
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Evidence of Growth
We track precise data points throughout every lesson, providing parents with clear visual evidence of academic growth and tangible skill acquisition over time.