NOW! Programs

Mission: Mission:

Our mission is simple: Global Literacy! We believe every child, adolescent, and adult--truly, every person, should be afforded the opportunity to learn to read and unlock their learning potential. We recognize that "Global Literacy" can appear to be a lofty goal, one that may take multiple lifetimes to achieve. At NOW! Programs, our passionate team approaches this vision with enthusiasm. We are committed to discovering new and impactful ways to bring the vision of global literacy to life every day.

Program Description: Program Description:

NOW! ProgramsⓇ is a provider of online, evidence-based literacy instruction designed to meet the diverse needs of K-12 students. For over a decade, we have delivered 1:1 and small-group instruction through our proprietary program, NOW! Foundations for Speech, Language, Reading, and SpellingⓇ, which is grounded in research funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). This research was rigorously vetted and ranks in the top 3% of the nation’s proposals for its proven impact on literacy development.


Our program is rooted in the Science of Reading and has been extensively tested through three NICHD-funded randomized controlled trials (RCTs). These studies affirm the program's effectiveness in improving literacy skills, particularly for students with reading challenges such as dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, and phonological processing deficits.


Key Features of NOW! ProgramsⓇ:
Flexible Online Model: Our live, interactive instruction is accessible from schools, after-school programs, homes, or community centers with high-speed internet and a school-issued device. This flexibility allows us to serve students nationwide.


Interactive, Multi-Sensory Instruction: Lessons are delivered in real-time by highly trained instructors, using an explicit, sequential, and multi-sensory approach. Students actively engage with instructional materials and participate in meaningful dialogue, ensuring an immersive learning experience.


Structured Scope and Sequence: The program builds skills progressively, ensuring mastery at each level. By focusing on foundational neurodevelopmental abilities such as memory, sensory processing, and reasoning, students are equipped to excel in phonological processing, decoding, spelling, and reading fluency.
Lasting Results: Research demonstrates that students continue to make gains for up to two years after completing the program, reflecting the program’s ability to promote neuroplasticity and long-term success.


Outcomes for Students:
Students who participate achieve measurable and lasting improvements, including:
Enhanced functional reading skills, decoding, phonetic spelling, comprehension
Strengthened auditory memory and working memory
Improved receptive and expressive language skills
Increased confidence in reading aloud and overall learning

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Website Address
https://www.nowprograms.com/
Year Started
2013
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
States of Operation
Virtual
Most recent number of students served
1,000-4,999
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
Reading
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages Offered
English
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%, Hispanic or Latino 6%, Asian 1%, Black or African American 48%, and White 44%.
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1,1:2,1:3,1:4
Number of Sessions Per Week
Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

To support scheduling, Sharing tutoring session content, Reporting attendance, Sharing academic progress, Sharing social or emotional progress, Accessing student information, Sharing at-home support suggestions, Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals.

Organization Type
For Profit
Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, Parent, School
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$2,400-$2999
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher,Pre-Service Teacher,K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide,College/University Student (e.g. any college/university student who is not a pre-service teacher),Highly trained and monitored instructors in our proprietary program
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
Yes
RCT Citation

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K_5nHpcAAAAJ

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=K_5nHpcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=K_5nHpcAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC

Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
becky@nowprograms.com
Contact Name
Becky Lareau