Summer 2026
Language & Literacy Intensive Programs
2 Students + 1 Expert Clinician Rising Pre-K4 to Rising 6th
2-Week Sessions
Monday - Thursday
60 minutes per day
Join for 1 or more sessions
with an option for 2 back-to-back programs per session
Session 1: June 22 - July 2
Session 2: July 6 - July 16
Session 3: July 20 - July 30
Session 4: August 3 - August 13
Session 5: August 17 - August 27
Programs
Read-Write-Reflect
2 students per group || $1,400 per session
1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Available all 5 sessions
Rising Pre-K4 to Rising 6th Grade
Whether you have a little one struggling to learn letter sounds or an older student struggling to read, spell, and write on grade-level, we’re here to help. With an age and skill-matched peer, your student will improve their literacy skills by targeting individualized goals in key skill areas like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and written expression. Sessions include one-on-one and group work that is effective and engaging. All methods used are grounded in the science of reading and spelling and implemented by experienced professionals. Reading, spelling, and writing work are integrated strategically. Executive functioning work is seamlessly woven into all tasks.
Example Goal Areas:
Did you know?
If a child is at-risk for struggling to read, the best time to intervene is the Pre-K4 - 1st grade years?
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Phonemic awareness
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Sound-letter correspondence
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​Decoding
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Reading fluency
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Reading comprehension
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Spelling
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Sentence writing
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Brainstorming + Outlining
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Paragraph writing​
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Annotating
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Self-monitoring
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Redirecting attention
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Making a plan​
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Reflecting on performance
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Revising work
Conversation Crushers
2 students per group || $1,400 per session
2:30-3:30 p.m. or 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Available all 5 sessions
Rising Pre-K4 to Rising 6th Grade
Through the Story Champs narrative intervention program and other evidence-based language therapy methods, participants will improve their ability to retell and generate their own narratives, preparing them to clearly articulate themselves in conversations with peers and adults. This evidence-based intervention is perfect for those who struggle with speaking grammatically, sequencing what they say, and elaborating when talking. Students will work towards language goals while engaging in motivating one-on-one and group activities. Executive functioning work is seamlessly woven into all tasks. Your child will have fun while building listening and speaking skills and boosting their confidence!
Example Goal Areas:
Did you know?
Narrative intervention is one of the most effective ways to help young children who struggle with listening comprehension and oral expression.
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Grammar
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Sentence construction
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Verbal sequencing
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Story telling
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Vocabulary
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Conversational turn taking
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Story grammar
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Listening comprehension
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Self-monitoring
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Redirecting attention
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Making a plan​
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Reflecting on performance
How to Enroll
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Registration is now open! Please complete this form.
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You can also visit dcspeech.org/summer-registration.
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We will contact you in 1-2 business days to confirm enrollment and process payment.​
Please note that your registration is not complete until you have paid in full.
Important Information
Participants receive a 1 to 2-page written report delivered within two weeks of program completion.
New clients are required to schedule a 1-on-1 meet-and-greet session prior to program commencement. During this session, baseline data will be taken to inform program goals.
For new families:
Participation in our summer program does not guarantee a spot for the 2026 school year. However, if you are interested in continuing services, we will prioritize finding a session time for your child.
Programs take place in our Tenleytown DC office.
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Cancellation policy:
Full refund minus $50 administrative fee before April 1st. 50% refund before May 1st. No refunds after May 1st.
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