Structured literacy intervention for struggling readers — Evaluation, Instruction, and Advocacy that makes progress predictable.
What Makes DeCoDeD Different
This is not tutoring.
DeCoDeD Reading provides specialized literacy and numeracy intervention designed for students who need more than extra practice. Instruction is intentional, cumulative, and responsive to each learner’s needs.
Families choose DeCoDeD Reading because we offer:
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Evidence‑based instruction rooted in the Science of ReadingServices provided by a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
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Small group and individual formats that protect student confidence
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Clear communication and honest guidance
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Support that considers both academic progress and emotional wellbeing
Meet LaShawn Jimenez, CALT
LaShawn Jimenez is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with specialized training in structured literacy and multisensory instruction. She works with students experiencing reading, spelling, and math difficulties, including dyslexia.
As someone who is dyslexic herself, LaShawn understands both the cognitive and emotional challenges that often accompany reading difficulties. This perspective informs her calm, patient approach — alongside rigorous, evidence‑based instruction.