A Different Kind of Dyslexia Reading Program
High Energy | Joyful | Science-based
Is This Your Child?
Does your child…
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know the answers but freeze when it’s time to read?
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understand stories when you read aloud—but struggle to decode words?
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get frustrated, restless, or silly during reading time?
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disconnect and withdrawal into silence?
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try hard but still fall behind?
If so, your child may be on the dyslexia–ADHD spectrum, and they may need instruction that matches how their brain works.
Why Reading Help
Hasn't Worked Yet
Many traditional reading programs were not designed for dyslexic or ADHD brains. Traditional approaches rely on:
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guessing strategies
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leveled books without explicit phonics decoding
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long periods of sitting still
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quiet, worksheet-heavy instruction
These approaches were developed for the majority of learners. Studies show that as high as 1 in 5 children's brains do not do well using this method. So these traditional ways of teaching lead to confusion, anxiety, and loss of confidence—not real reading growth.
What’s Different About This Program?
What We ARE
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Science of Reading–aligned
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Orton-Gillingham structured
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Speech-to-print
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Social-emotional first
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Movement-based and joyful
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Individual or small groups
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Parent training
We are NOT a calm, silent tutoring room, using cueing or guessing strategies, or a, "one-size-fits-all" instruction.
Why High Energy Works
Many dyslexic and ADHD learners regulate attention through movement.
When we combine:
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explicit phonics
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short, structured lessons
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music, motion, and neuro-games
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emotional safety and encouragement
The brain becomes more available for learning.
This approach is consistent with structured literacy research supported by organizations like the International Dyslexia Association—with delivery adapted for children who need energy, not stillness.
Our energy is the delivery.
The pedagogy stays rigorous.
"This was amazing and I wish I could have joined more days. If you run it again I’d love to hear about it."
- Becca, Seattle
I highly recommend Joyous Phonics with Mr. Clarke! If your son is struggling with reading fluency or spelling, this class is definitely worth trying. My son had so much fun, learned a lot, and genuinely looked forward to each class. Mr. Clarke is kind, patient, and does a wonderful job making learning enjoyable for kids.
- Sara, San Diego
I've never seen my reluctant reader so engaged and willing to participate in any other program. Coach Bill unlocked his confidence! Thanks!
- Destiny, Tucson
What We Believe About Teaching Reading
Every class includes Science of Reading basics:
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Explicit, systematic phonics (letters and sounds)
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Daily phonemic awareness (sounds)
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Speech to print (Use speech you know)
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Fluency (ie: “Read like you talk.”)
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Vocabulary expansion
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Reading comprehension
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Accuracy before speed
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No guessing strategies—ever
What a 50-Minute
Class Looks Like
Each online session follows a predictable, supportive rhythm:
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Social-emotional check-in (How does your brain feel today?)
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Science of Reading mini-lesson: sound --> letter and phonemic awareness
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Neuro-activator game (movement + focus)
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Phonics mini-lesson
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Multisensory practice (sounds, words, movement)
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Calm-down & confidence close
Kids leave feeling:
✔ successful
✔ supported
✔ energized
✔ capable
Hi, I'm Bill Clarke, Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer
When I changed how I taught reading, I saw students with dyslexia finally succeed.
This program is built from that experience.
Experience:
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25 years teaching reading and writing
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Elementary through university levels
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Last 6+ years focused on:
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OG - structured literacy
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dyslexia intervention
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Science of Reading–aligned instruction
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Training:
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Orton Gillingham Classroom Educator training, 2026
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Science of Reading training - Montgomery County Public Schools, 2023
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LETRS training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), 2022
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Orton Gillingham training, 2019
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Masters of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, George Washington University, 2001
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Master’s of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, 1993
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Bachelors Degree, Bates College, 1984
Hi, I'm Rose Mary Garcia, PhD, CEO/ Chief Strategy Officer
My career spans more than 25 years of executive leadership, organizational management, and development of marketing strategies across education and international development sectors. Throughout my career, I led complex organizations located across the globe, built high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and managed multimillion-dollar efforts. I built partnerships across the public, private, and non-profit sectors to deliver expected outcomes and measurable impact in people's lives.
I am passionate about creating solutions that expand educational opportunities and help children and youth reach their full potential.
Why We Built Joyous Phonics
What If Phonics Could Be Fun?
After 25 years in the classroom, I learned something important:
some children don’t learn best by sitting still and being quiet.
I connected most with classrooms where movement, music, laughter, and purposeful noise were welcomed—because that’s where many kids truly learned.
If your child learns best through joy, motion, song, and connection, this may be the right kind of learning environment for them.
Now that I’ve retired from classroom teaching, I’ve created the online reading program I always wished existed.
A High-Energy, High-Support Approach to Reading
My teaching is grounded in the Science of Reading, taught in a way that works for kids with dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, and emerging English skills.
Your child will experience:
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Speech to print (build from what they know to letters & words)
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Phonemic awareness (hearing and playing with sounds)
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Phonics (clear letter–sound connections)
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Reading fluency (reading like you talk)
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Vocabulary growth
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Reading comprehension (not just sounding out words)
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Songs, movement, and brain-based games
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Frequent parent trainings for home support
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Encouraging learning community
We cheer for effort, progress, and each other.
Why This Works for Dyslexia
Decades of research show that children with dyslexia can learn to read with structured, targeted instruction. Reading requires building new brain pathways—and that takes time, repetition, and the right support.
Many children with dyslexia eventually notice that reading is harder for them than for others. That can lead to frustration or shame. That’s why social-emotional learning is part of every lesson.
Reading Grows Best Where Kids Feel Safe
When children feel safe, confident, and supported, their brains are more open to learning.
Social-emotional learning helps children:
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Believe in themselves
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Manage frustration
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Take healthy risks
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Build positive relationships
In simple terms: kids learn best when they feel seen, valued, and encouraged.
That’s the environment I create—because joyful kids are brave learners, and brave learners become readers.
Joyous Phonics Mission
Joyous Phonics is a social enterprise education company whose purpose is to help struggling readers to read on grade level and experience joy, confidence, and community. We offer the highest quality Orton-Gillingham instruction, combined with high-energy reading activities. We empower parents to be active participants in the learning process.
We offer:
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expert instruction
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community
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reading confidence
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systematic learning
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accountability
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measurable progress
Services
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