Independent Reading Assessment

Every Child Deserves to Be a Confident Reader

R.E.A.D. Literacy Services provides individualized, comprehensive reading assessments that uncover the why behind every child's reading challenges—with clear next steps parents can act on.

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One-on-One Assessment

Dedicated time focused on one student, for a complete and accurate picture of reading ability.

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Root Cause Analysis

We find the true reason a child is struggling—not just the symptom showing up in benchmarks.

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Clear Action Plan

Written recommendations parents and teachers can actually use right away at home and school.

The Challenge

Why Independent Assessments Matter

What Teachers Are Up Against

20–30+ students per classroom—limited one-on-one time
State testing preparation demands
Strict pacing guides and curriculum deadlines
Whole-group instruction requirements
Behavior management throughout the day
Multiple subjects within a single school day

Schools work hard to support students, but these real-world constraints mean many struggling readers receive only broad benchmark data—not the deep diagnostic evaluation they need.

A child might score "below grade level" on a district benchmark, but without individualized analysis, no one knows why. Is it fluency? Phonics? Comprehension? Vocabulary? Confidence?

That is where R.E.A.D. Literacy Services helps families. We provide the in-depth, individualized assessment that reveals the complete picture of your child as a reader—and what to do about it.

Our Focus

What We Identify in Every Assessment

We assess the whole reader, not just a single score. Our evaluations give families a complete, actionable picture of where their child is and where they need to go.

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Current Reading Level

Where your child reads right now, benchmarked clearly.

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Strengths & Skill Gaps

What's working—and what isn't—mapped specifically.

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Fluency & Reading Rate

Words per minute and smoothness of oral reading.

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Comprehension Ability

Understanding of text at literal and inferential levels.

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Decoding & Phonics

Ability to decode unfamiliar words accurately.

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Vocabulary Development

Word knowledge and its impact on comprehension.

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Confidence & Behaviors

Reading habits, risk-taking, and self-perception.

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Clear Next Steps

A prioritized, practical roadmap for improvement.

Why Families Choose Us

Built Around Your Child, Not a Classroom

Personalized Attention

We spend dedicated time focused on one student at a time, which allows for a far more accurate and complete picture of reading performance than a classroom setting allows.

We Find the Root Cause

A child may appear "behind in reading," but the real reason could be any of these—and each requires a different solution:

Slow fluency Weak phonics Comprehension gaps Limited vocabulary Low confidence

A Clear, Usable Action Plan

Parents receive written recommendations they can understand and act on immediately—both at home and in partnership with their child's teacher.

Progress Monitoring Over Time

Reading growth happens gradually. Without regular measurement, months can pass before anyone realizes a child is falling further behind. We help you stay ahead of it.

Meet the Specialist

Meet Your Lead Reading Specialist

Mr. Yzaguirre

Lead Reading Specialist

At R.E.A.D. Literacy Services, your child's reading success is guided by experienced leadership.

Mr. Yzaguirre brings over 20 years of experience in education, including serving as a current school administrator, a former educator in New England, including New York, and a Language Arts Consultant supporting multiple school districts.

His work has focused on developing curriculum, analyzing student data, and implementing effective reading strategies aligned to academic standards. He has also worked as a reading specialist supporting state assessments and literacy development.

With a deep understanding of how reading is taught—and where gaps often occur—R.E.A.D. Literacy Services provides families with clear, data-driven insights and actionable steps to support real growth.

🏫Current School Administrator

📍Former Educator in New England & New York

📋Language Arts Consultant — Multiple Districts

📖Reading Specialist & State Assessment Support

⏱️20+ Years in Education

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Service Options

Transparent, Straightforward Pricing

Choose the level of support that's right for your family. Both plans include individualized assessment and written recommendations.

One-Time Diagnostic Assessment

A complete snapshot of your child's current reading ability

$ 150

Single session — comprehensive written report included

✔ Reading fluency evaluation
✔ Words per minute measurement
✔ Comprehension check
✔ Decoding & phonics analysis
✔ Reading level estimate
✔ Written recommendations report

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Tri-Annual Reading Growth Plan

Three assessments per year to monitor and guide growth

$ 350 / year

3 assessment sessions — updated recommendations each visit

✔ Baseline assessment to establish starting point
✔ Mid-year progress review
✔ End-of-cycle growth report
✔ Updated recommendations each visit
✔ Ongoing progress tracking
✔ Stay proactive—not reactive

Start the Growth Plan

Questions about which plan is right for your child? Reach out—we're happy to help.

Who We Serve

Every Reader, Every Setting

Whether your child attends public school, private school, or learns at home, R.E.A.D. Literacy Services is here to help.

Homeschool Students

Public School Students

Private School Students

Students Needing Intervention Support

Families Seeking a Second Opinion

To help every child become a stronger, more confident reader through clear data, individualized support, and practical next steps.

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Get In Touch

Ready to Get Started?

We'd love to help your child. Reach out by email or find us on Facebook—we typically respond within 1–2 business days.

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(956) 507-0206

Give us a call to discuss your child's reading needs.

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Email Us

LiteracyDiagnostics@gmail.com

We'll respond within 1–2 business days.

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