Our literacy instruction engages the whole child.
We provide beginning and remedial literacy instruction in Chico, California.
Summer 2026 Individualized Instruction
We’re offering a 6-week summer intensive July 6th - August 14. Students of all ages will meet twice weekly for private hour-long sessions. Students will receive customized learning kits with guidance for practice at home. Read all the details in our 2026 Summer Guidebook. To enroll a new student, schedule an assessment. Continuing students can register now.
Fall 2026 Levelized Classes
Enrollment for our fall semester is open! Schedule an assessment to enroll a new student. Continuing students can register now.
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for kindergarten age children
Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
9/2-12/16
$270/moWhen taught correctly, right from the start, children easily unlock the code! Our kindergarten program is steeped in oral language, storytelling, singing, crafts, games, and movement. We involve the whole child in learning - head, heart, and hands. We create a social environment where friendships are formed, and memories are made.
Children learn the correspondence of 24 speech sounds to upper and lowercase letters. They learn handwriting skills, writing conventions, and drawing. We ingrain phonemic awareness at every level. Children learn to blend and segment for reading and writing with accuracy and confidence.
For the full Scope and Sequence of the Simple Code level, click here.
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for first grade +
Fridays 9:00-12:00
9/4-12/18
$270/moStudents will learn the Basic Code level of the English Alphabet Code. They’ll gain a reflexive knowledge of all 39 letter-sound correspondences, and develop their blending and segmenting skills through targeted reading and writing activities. Students will develop their handwriting, and learn writing conventions while participating in fun and meaningful lessons with their peers.
For the full Scope and Sequence of the Basic Code level, click here
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for second grade +
Thursdays 9:00-12:00
9/3-12/17
$270/moMrs. Deva and Mr. Deveaux will lead children to learn the Complex Code level of the English Alphabet Code. This is the point they learn and practice spelling variation and code overlap. We carefully provide the logical framework for dealing with the complexity of having multiple ways to spell the same sound, and letters that represent more than one sound. We train children’s visual memories and teach strategies for learning to spell.
Children will learn writing conventions and spelling while participating in fun and meaningful lessons. They’ll engage in collaborative conversations and projects with their peers, practicing and developing their oral language.
In this fall semester we’ll cover the first half of the Complex Code level 1, which includes sets 1-15
For the full Scope and Sequence of the Complex Code level 1 click here.
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for second grade +
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00
9/1-12/22
$270/moMrs. Deva and Mr. Deveaux will lead children to learn the Complex Code level of the English Alphabet Code. This is the point they learn and practice spelling variation and code overlap. We carefully provide the logical framework for dealing with the complexity of having multiple ways to spell the same sound, and letters that represent more than one sound. We train children’s visual memories and teach strategies for learning to spell.
Children will learn writing conventions and spelling while participating in fun and meaningful lessons. They’ll engage in collaborative conversations and projects with their peers, practicing and developing their oral language.
In this fall semester we’ll cover the second half of the Complex Code level 1, which includes sets 16-30.
For the full Scope and Sequence of the Complex Code level 1 click here.
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for third grade +
Tuesdays 2:00-5:00
9/1-12/22
$270/moMrs. Deva and Mr. Deveaux will lead children to learn the Complex Code level of the English Alphabet Code. This is the point they learn and practice spelling variation and code overlap. We carefully provide the logical framework for dealing with the complexity of having multiple ways to spell the same sound, and letters that represent more than one sound. We train children’s visual memories and teach strategies for learning to spell.
Children will learn writing conventions and spelling while participating in fun and meaningful lessons. They’ll engage in collaborative conversations and projects with their peers, practicing and developing their oral language.
In this fall semester we’ll cover the first half of the Complex Code level 2, which includes sets 1-15.
For the full Scope and Sequence for the Complex Code level 2, click here.
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for all ages and levels
9/1-12/18
once/week in 75 minute sessions
$450/monthMany students need the support of a one-on-one tutor for their literacy journey. To read the full description of our Individualized Instruction, click here.
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for all ages and levels
once/weekly 30 min sessions
9/1-12/18
$240/moStudents study the code week to week at home, using our curriculum. After an initial hour-long session, they come for 30 minute personalized sessions once/week to our learning center. We check student work, and keep them on track with their learning objectives. We work on skills development, play games, and target reading and writing instruction as needed. Parents sit in, and gain useful insight, inspiration, and direction for the week to come.
We teach in small groups of up to 12 children, with 2 teachers. In the context of this high student-to-teacher ratio, instruction is fail proof. This is the way it should be to teach the world’s hardest written code! Children come with such differences in their abilities and interests. We make sure each and every child gets the attention they need to succeed.
We offer 1:1 tutoring for students who need targeted support to remediate reading and writing difficulties. Students make fast progress with the dedicated attention of a skilled teacher.
Children learn best when activities are interesting, fun, and meaningful. We engage and inspire students through storytelling, games, and drawing. Our lessons involve movement and purpose. Throughout the course of activities, children are given choices, and honored for who they are and how they learn.
Teachers, parents, and students are a team in our program. We provide the instruction and materials. Parents provide the structure at home so that students complete their assigned homework. Students quickly progress from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn.’ They’re able to use their literacy skills as a foundation of their education, and success in life.
Our levelized groups focus on the nuts and bolts of reading and writing. We train children with all the relevant skills and reflexes to read and write our phonological code with ease. We weave in many of the essential Common Core Content Standards in the process.
Students receive a full set of learning materials that makes learning and practicing the English spelling code easy and fun! The materials can be used well beyond the class for practicing as much as necessary at home.
Our spring semester runs January 5 - May 29, 2026. We’re offering in-person group instruction for the following levels: Simple Code (kindergarten), Basic Code (first grade), and Complex Code (second grade). Enrollment for the current semester is closed.
Our fall session 2026 semester runs September 1 - December 18, 2026. We’re offering in-person group instruction for the following levels: Simple Code (kindergarten), Basic Code (first grade), Complex Code 1 (second grade), and Complex Code 2 (third grade). We’re offering Individualized Instruction, as well as an Independent Study option.
Our spring 2027 semester runs January 4 - May 28, 2027. We’re offering in-person group instruction for the following levels: Simple Code (kindergarten), Basic Code (first grade), Complex Code 1 (second grade), and Complex Code 2 (third grade).
Schedule an Assessment
Bring your child to our learning center for a comprehensive assessment of their literacy skills. We’ll measure their code knowledge, literacy sub skills, and handwriting.
This assessment is quick and low pressure. During our 50 minutes together, we’ll play a game, or try one of our many lessons and activities. In this way, you and your child will get to know us and how we do things.
Within a week, you’ll receive a written report that details our findings. Within this report, we’ll provide an outline of the next steps in your child’s literacy development.
If you’re interested in enrolling your child in our levelized literacy classes, we’ll send you a registration link.