Reading Fluency & Independence
By the end of 2026 Summer, You will see this ...
It's September and school starts.
Your child picks up a book, curls up on the couch, and starts reading,
without asking for help with every word.
No more sounding out every sentence.
No more needing an adult to sit beside them.
Just a young reader discovering stories independently...
Join us in this 1:1 or small group class designed to provide direct instruction in foundational reading skills. Through the use of the evidence-based curriculum along with supplemental research-based materials, students are exposed to multiple opportunities in phonics and word reading, sight words, and passage fluency. Students of all ages can be tutored to reach an independent reading level. One semester of training will provide significant results. Hunter College Elementary School (HCES) consider reading skill as one of the important factors from candidates.
Result: Speed, Accuracy, and Comprehension.
Effective: Research & Evidence Based Curriculum
Proven: The Same Curriculum Has Been Used on Over 500,000 Students and with 20+ Years history
Take a look at the short clip below to see how our Reading Fluency Program Curriculum change our students!
Reading Fluency Comparison
Critical Thinking - Higher-Order Thinking Skills
They are also called Critical Thinking Skills, which are not the skills (such as alphabetizing or calculating a perimeter) used in specific academic subjects. Rather, they are skills used across all curriculum areas and in beyond-academic situations, the skills for making use of information.
In this program, higher-order thinking skills are represented by behavioral verbs. Each class focuses on one behavioral verb. Each behavioral verb is emphasized in the directions so students become aware of when and how they are using the thinking skill.
Why is it important to practice Higher-Order Thinking Skills?
Some things are widely accepted by educators and brain-based researchers:
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Students need well-developed thinking skills to be successful in the classroom, on assessments, and in the real world.
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Students can learn to think better if they’re taught how to do so.
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Critical thinking skills are more important than ever in today’s competitive, rapidly changing, technology-based environment.
Children with strong critical thinking skills can accomplish a great deal, whether or not they have background knowledge in a topic. Critical thinkers know how to acquire new knowledge and how to approach problem-solving. They also know how to persevere and use productive struggle to find an answer.
2026 Summer Term Schedule
Schedule
Dates
Class Flow
Saturdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
June 27 - August 29, No class July 4
1:00 – 1:20 PM: Phonics Drilling Practice
1:20 – 1:35 PM: Sight Words & Spelling
1:35 – 1:55 PM: Reading Fluency
1:55 – 2:10 PM: Break to Refresh Mind
2:10 – 2:20 PM: Pre-Writing Practice
2:20 – 2:45 PM: Multi-Step Word Problem Challenge
2:45 – 3:00 PM: Daily Topic Discussion
for Critical Thinking
Tuition Rates & Policy:
- Program runs on 6/27 to 8/29, No class on 7/4.
- $1295 for 2-hour Class.
- $175/hr for each non-package session.
- Each student can have no more than 1 makeup session in the summer term.
Can't make it in-person?
No problem!
Talent Prep offers virtual sessions that deliver the same result:
Become a Independent Reader in 3 months!
Choose a Monthly Plan:
3 Session per week: $950/month | 4 Sessions per week: $1050/month | 5 sessions per week: $1150/month
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Each session is 20 minutes via Zoom, which is very easy to manage and maintain for young learners.
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All sessions are 1-on-1 private classes with our experienced reading specialists and 100% individualized pace.
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Fixed weekly schedule creates better routine and deliver better learning outcome.