MindPlay in California

Rooted in over 40 years of Science of Reading research with a proven track record of success for students with Dyslexia, English Learners, and Reading Intervention.

Designed for Dyslexia

Our comprehensive K-12 reading intervention program uses the Orton Gillingham structured literacy approach to amplify reading growth for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

Explicit, Systematic Intervention in Phonemic Awareness & Phonics

Students with dyslexia often struggle with decoding due to difficulties in phonological processing (e.g., recognizing and manipulating sounds in words) and linking sounds to letters (phonics).

Adaptive, Personalized Learning

Dyslexia affects individuals differently, so individualized instruction is critical to address specific gaps in reading skills.

Multi-Sensory Learning Environment

Multi-sensory instruction (engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities) is proven to support students with dyslexia by reinforcing neural pathways for reading.

Dyslexia Instruction in MindPlay Reading Studio

MindPlay Reading Studio was designed to empower students with dyslexia, providing a cohesive system for schools to effectively meet state mandates and uncover each student’s unique superpowers.

Provides direct, explicit teaching of phonics rules and patterns.

Breaks down phonemic awareness tasks into manageable steps.

Uses interactive activities to practice blending, segmenting, and decoding.

Offers a diagnostic assessment to identify areas of need.

Adapts lessons in real-time based on performance.

Ensures each student receives targeted practice where support is needed.

Progresses at the student’s own pace, ensuring mastery before introducing new concepts.

Includes animations, videos, and graphics for visual learners.

Provides auditory support through clear enunciation of sounds, words, and instructions.

Incorporates interactive elements like dragging and matching to encourage engagement.

Effective for Middle School Reading Intervention

According to a 2024 RAND study, “nearly 45% of 3-8 grade students struggle to read their instructional materials.”

MindPlay Reading Studio supports upper elementary and middle school students with the interventions they need to read across the content areas:

Developing Reading Competencies

MindPlay Reading Studio focuses on academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and fluency-building.

On-Screen Reading Experts

Speech-Language Pathologists provide direct instruction to fill critical gaps that keep students from engaging across multiple subject areas.

Fully Customizable Personalized Library

The library incorporates choice with age-appropriate, engaging texts that appeal to a wide age range, including teens and young adults.

Immediate Corrective Feedback

Offers quick guidance to help students correct mistakes and reinforce accurate understanding.

With MindPlay, you can ignite student success with personalized intervention and access valuable insights that will help unlock their full potential.

Proven for English Learners

English language learners make rapid growth with MindPlay’s:

• Expert-lead oral language instruction
• On-screen speech-language pathologists
• Explicit English spelling rules
• Rich vocab-building, through contextual visualization

Tier 1 Vocabulary Instruction

Provides structured, explicit vocabulary instruction aligned with essential academic and high-frequency words, supported by contextual visualization to enhance comprehension and language acquisition.

Oral Language Instruction

On-screen Speech-language Pathologists deliver oral language instruction and demonstrate articulation and mouth placement to ensure students learning English receive accurate oral modeling.

Accessibility at the Core

Provides multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression consistent with the UDL framework.

Grammar for Meaning

Integrates lessons on syntax, grammar, and language conventions, teaching students the eight parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and paragraph organization.

MindPlay uses data to provide targeted instruction working toward mastery. It embeds the Specialized Academic Instruction students need and provides interventions based on the Science of Reading, enabling gains across all areas of literacy, including fluency.

Proven Results

The MindPlay Difference

What sets MindPlay apart is its ability to seamlessly combine personalized, evidence-based instruction with engaging, real-world applications, ensuring students not only master reading but develop a lifelong passion for learning.

[MindPlay] is easy to onboard with teachers, supplies specific resources for them to provide targeted help to students when they are struggling to reach mastery, and helps us be compliant with state legislation mandating evidence-based data-driven structured literacy interventions.

Gillian Brittan

Educational Specialist at Diegueno Middle School & District Literacy Intervention & Inclusion TOSA

Grants and Funding Opportunities

While many partners use Title I or school funds, there are two additional funding sources to consider: CSLD and ELO-P.

Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant

The CLSD Grant focuses on evidence-based practices to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged and underserved students, including children in poverty, English learners, and students with disabilities.

MindPlay Reading Studio is a great fit for your Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant. When a district includes MindPlay in their grant proposal, they should highlight that Reading Studio:

Addresses specific literacy gaps, such as decoding, fluency, or comprehension.
Supports targeted student populations with personalized, adaptive instruction.
Incorporates research-based practices aligned with the California State Literacy Plan.

ELO-P

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) provides funding for after-school and summer school enrichment programs for transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Use your ELO-P funds to help your students develop academic confidence and proficiency in literacy.

MindPlay Reading Studio supports ELO-P Programming:

Aligns to California CCSS ELA & ELD standards (incl. systematic scope and sequence).
Provides scaffolded support for intervention, reducing the risk of unmet standards.
Accommodates space & scheduling constraints with flexible implementation options.
Generates data-driven action plans with suggested instructional materials.

Ready to Unlock Student Success in California?

We’re committed to helping all students reach their full potential through our adaptive technology solutions. Schedule a demo to learn more about MindPlay solutions today.

Speak to our California Specialists