Program Comparison Chart
Compare structured literacy programs recommended for students with dyslexia across key features.
Structured Literacy Program Comparison
This comparison chart helps you evaluate different structured literacy programs approved for dyslexia intervention in our regions. Each program has been evaluated on key components and features to help you select the most appropriate option for your needs.
Use this chart to compare programs based on age appropriateness, certification requirements, instructional approach, and specialized features. Remember that the "best" program depends on the specific needs of the student and the qualifications of the instructor.
Note: All of these programs are considered effective structured literacy approaches. The ratings reflect relative strengths within this high-quality group, not absolute evaluations against all reading programs.
Rating Key
| Program | Developer | Regions | Age Group | Certification | Group Size | Phonological | Phonics | Fluency | Multi-sensory | Explicit Instruction | Systematic Sequence | Digital Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Flight | Scottish Rite for Children | North Texas, West Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas | Grades 2+ | CALT required | 1-4 students | |||||||
| Reading by Design | Region 10 ESC | North Texas | K-5 | Region 10 training | 1-5 students | |||||||
| S.P.I.R.E. | EPS/School Specialty | North Texas | K-8 | Teacher training | 1-6 students | |||||||
| Wilson Reading System | Wilson Language Training | Oklahoma, Arkansas | Grades 2-12+ | WRS Level I or II | 1-6 students | |||||||
| Alphabetic Phonics | Payne Education Center | Oklahoma, Arkansas | K-12 | Payne certification | 1-3 students | |||||||
| Connections: OG in 3D | Connections OG | Arkansas | K-8 | OG Certified | 1-4 students |
Special Features & Considerations
Take Flight
- Includes cursive handwriting
- Comprehensive spelling component
- Complexity level: Higher
- Best for: Grades 2+
Reading by Design
- Digital materials available
- School-friendly pacing
- Complexity level: Moderate
- Best for: K-5
S.P.I.R.E.
- Includes decodable readers
- 10-step lessons
- Complexity level: Moderate
- Best for: K-8
Wilson Reading System
- Extensive teacher support materials
- Good for older students
- Complexity level: Higher
- Best for: Grades 2-12+
Alphabetic Phonics
- Strong handwriting component
- Explicit phonics focus
- Complexity level: Higher
- Best for: K-12
Connections: OG in 3D
- Highly visual approach
- Manipulatives-based
- Complexity level: Moderate
- Best for: K-8
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