Empowering students, transforming families

For more than 30 years, we’ve been creating custom programs to get your child reading better, faster.

Langsford - We Teach Reading
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Our promise is to quickly identify and solve your child’s reading problem to ensure they catch up, read confidently, and thrive.

Children who have trouble with reading typically have an underlying learning difficulty that’s not yet been identified. That means they’ll continue to fall behind, regardless of how much extra time they spend with a tutor.

Langsford is not tutoring.
Rather, it’s a proven, comprehensive approach that identifies why your child is struggling and then addresses the root concern.

We work with students of all ages who:

● Get average grades but exert disproportionate effort.
● Have been diagnosed with (or show signs of) a learning disability or dyslexia.
● Struggle with comprehension, even though they do well with the mechanics of reading.
● Really (like, really, really) dislike writing.
● Have a hard time keeping up at school because of reading and spelling challenges.

When a student’s needs match our specialities, the results are dramatic and long-lasting. With Langsford, your child will become a confident reader and enthusiastic learner.

What makes us different

We’ve lived it. We get it. We’ve solved it.

There aren’t many programs that have been around as long as we have. We’ve seen and solved every reading challenge, so we’re familiar with whatever problem your child may be experiencing. At the heart of our success are the people who teach your children. They are:

 

  • Collaborative. The input of parents is invaluable. It’s essential to include you in our process and we keep you fully informed along your child’s reading improvement journey. This genuine and effective collaboration happens within Langsford too, between leadership, learning specialists and instructors.
  • Caring. This may be our “secret sauce.” Everyone in the organization cares deeply about their students and the progress they make. Your children feel it, parents feel it. It’s palpable and powerful.
  • Experts. We employ a “Team to One” approach to ensure that every student’s program is tailored to them. Learning Specialists are the experts that create the individualized plan.

We’ve helped more than 3,000 students become better readers.

“This program identified the issues my son was struggling with, created and executed a plan to help with these issues, and showed the results of the work performed. I am confident the investment will give my son the skills he needs to excel in his education.

“In first grade, my daughter was diagnosed with four different learning disabilities. She’s now a freshman in high school now and no longer meets the criteria for any learning disabilities. I am amazed at my daughter’s progress!”

“Besides improving my daughter’s grades, her ability and interest in reading has also improved beyond measure. You have opened up a whole new world for my daughter!

Langsford - We Teach Reading
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Kelly WalkerKelly Walker
21:23 17 Jan 24
I am very thankful for Langsford! It has been a game changer for our son. What’s most important is that his confidence has improved. He used to have intense emotions at night doing homework and studying for spelling tests. We are still growing and learning, but those dramatic moments have decreased tremendously. We are 6 months in and have more work to do, but Langsford provided the necessary tools and a consistent routine that really connected the dots for him. Scheduling the sessions was overwhelming at first, but they did a great job streamlining that system. Traditionally, my son has not enjoyed anything he considered “school,” but he never complained about tutoring because he knew it was helping him. We are still part of the fluency workshops, which have also been very beneficial. I truly feel that each person who has worked with my child has cared greatly about him as an individual and about his learning. I really don’t want to imagine how far behind he might be if we had not contacted Langsford. I highly recommend this program! Thank you!
Lindsey TragerLindsey Trager
15:34 08 Jan 24
Langsford has been an amazing experience for my whole family! The kind, caring and professional staff/teachers are second to none. Staff communicated guidance for at-home reading and progress with my husband and I and also my son’s school teachers, ensuring a consistent and positive environment for my son’s success. Working through dyslexia and dysgraphia with Langsford teachers has not only VASTLY improved his reading and writing but also his confidence and self esteem. My son, who never wanted to or enjoyed reading, loved going to Langsford!
Tracy DubsTracy Dubs
21:54 07 Jan 24
We are over 2 years out from our time at Langsford and the long term benefits are abundantly clear. My son who struggled and hated school, continues to come home with As and Bs and actively participates in classes! It was worth every penny. Thank you!
Lynn HernandezLynn Hernandez
22:29 12 Dec 23
Our granddaughter had significant learning deficits related to Dyslexia. The Langford Center evaluated her specific areas of needs and developed a plan for her. Our granddaughter had a reading level of a 3rd grader at age15. The Langford Center staff worked with her, they provided an atmosphere of kindness and encouragement. They were very knowledgeable and empowered her to work hard. We cannot say enough about the staff and the organization. They have done so much for our granddaughter. She is now 17, reading on her own and handling schoolwork on her own. She stills requires assistance with reading and extra time as needed. But she has come so far, and we could not be happier and prouder of her. The Langford Center and its staff are wonderful people. I would recommend their expertise to anyone seeking help for their family member.
Monica PlymaleMonica Plymale
19:34 05 Dec 23
langsford is amazing: professional, caring, and efficient. my son attended for both reading comprehension and writing and the results are unbelievable. we have used other businesses for tutoring and none match the professionalism and results of langsford. worth every dollar!
Jordan MartinJordan Martin
15:11 05 Oct 23
I honestly can’t recommend Langsford enough! We had such a wonderful experience with everyone we worked with. They went above and beyond to ensure my son’s success in the program!
Kevin FisherKevin Fisher
00:27 04 Oct 23
Langsford worked their magic and changed our son’s life. Top notch institution and people. Definitely recommend.
Rena SmithRena Smith
12:10 29 Sep 23
Langsford works miracles! They were worth every penny and every effort. Our son started with them just before his 6th grade year, after repeating 5th grade, and an incredible effort from me, his Mom to teach him all his gapping skills myself. I could see the gaps, but I couldn’t figure out how to reach his brain in a way for him to comprehend. Langsford knew just what to do.Before Langsford, he despised reading, could not spell anything, and had zero confidence in himself. Now, he is soaring. He is motivated and loving school. He accomplished a straight A report cord and principal’s honor roll last year and is on track to do the same this year. He is like a completely different kid.If you’re on the fence, I’m telling you: go for it! They work wonders.
TobieTobie
20:06 28 Sep 23
Langsford has exceeded my expectations. They discovered my son son has dyslexia. He went from not reading and very low confidence to reading at grade level with confidence in a short amount of time. I have no regrets sending him to Langsford.
Eric SalingEric Saling
13:55 31 Aug 23
The team at Langsford has been so instrumental in our son's development in reading and writing over the last several years. The have been a great support system to our entire family and have helped coordinate the most appropriate learning plan at his school. Their comprehensive approach and expertise with how to address dyslexia has given our son the tools needed to become a confident reader and learner.
John OwensJohn Owens
14:09 25 Aug 23
Langsford has done an excellent job with our daughter. Her reading has improved in a big way! Thank you Langsford.
Willy HarryWilly Harry
19:58 07 Mar 23
Our child and family had a fantastic experience at Langsford. Many different members of the community mentioned it to me, so we contacted them for an assessment. Based on the results, our 8-year-old went from having low confidence and an inability to decipher words to reading entire books — and loving them — in 4 months. The child had the right attitude and work ethic, and I know the team at Langsford played a considerable role in her motivation and ability to complete the program successfully. I HIGHLY recommend Langsford in Louisville to anyone considering reading help for their child!
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We’re parents, too.

Stephen & Claudia  McCrocklin, Directors of Langsford

We’re also personally familiar with learning challenges. Stephen has dyslexia and had a tough time learning to read, and Claudia has been a special education teacher. Together, we have a daughter who struggled with a language-based learning disability.

If you’re a parent who’s worried about your child’s academic progress, we’ve been in your shoes—and we want you to know it’s going to be OK! Since 1992, we’ve been helping students become confident readers and enthusiastic learners… and we can help yours, too.

Commonly Asked Questions

Shouldn’t my child’s school be responsible for reading instruction?

We’ve talked with hundreds of loving parents who are willing to do whatever it takes to support their child’s learning—and who also feel frustrated having to find outside help. They can’t help but wonder if their child’s school should be doing more. That’s perfectly understandable.

Here’s what we want you to know: Your school cares about your child and wants to help them succeed. The problem is they have lots of students who need help, so they may not be able to help as quickly as they—or you—would prefer.

It’s also important to know Langsford isn’t meant to replace classroom instruction. In fact, we collaborate with our students’ schools, teachers, and other professionals the whole way to ensure your child gets the comprehensive, personalized help they deserve.

 

Does online reading instruction really work?

Absolutely! We’re able to do everything online that we’d do in person, including our research-backed teaching methods, interactive learning activities, and multi-sensory instruction. Plus, your student will be too busy having fun to realize they’re actually learning.

How do you know the instruction is working?

Fair question! Our services begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s strengths and challenges. From there, we put together a customized, step-by-step plan. As we work the plan together, we continually monitor progress and make adjustments along the way. Finally, we include a wrap-up assessment so you can see your child’s transformation. (Although you won’t need a piece of paper to notice the difference; you’ll see it in their attitude and behavior!)

I’m a parent, not a teacher. What’s my role?

Although we do the official instruction, you’re an integral part of your child’s reading journey! We’ll equip you with the tools you need to support your child’s progress, and we’ll provide regular updates so you can celebrate all their successes.

How long will it take to see results?

Until we understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges, we can’t predict their plan length. After their evaluation, we’ll be able to give a time estimate, and we’ll give you weekly updates so you’ll never be surprised by a change of plans.

Do I have to commit to a certain number of sessions?

Nope! We have a no-strings-attached policy. We don’t require contracts, and you can cancel services at any time without penalty.

Imagine your child being a confident reader and enthusiastic learner.

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