Reading Programs

University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI)

UFLI Foundations: A Systematic Program for Building Reading Skills

UFLI Foundations is a research-based program designed to teach students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading.

This explicit and systematic program follows a carefully developed scope and sequence, helping students acquire essential reading skills step by step. The approach ensures that learners not only understand each skill but can also apply them with confidence and automaticity.

UFLI Foundations is flexible: it can be used as core instruction in primary grades or as intervention for struggling readers at any grade level. For educators and parents seeking evidence-based reading resources, UFLI Foundations offers a structured, reliable method to support students in building strong, lasting reading skills.

Please click this link for a sample lesson UFLI Sample Lesson #45 – The Grapheme SH Spells 

Starting UFLI

1. Begin by using the Quick Phonics Screener to see where your child needs to start instruction. Alternatively, you can start at the beginning and move through each lesson in order.

2.       Order the UFLI manual. 

3.       Explore the free online materials. They have a decodable text decodable text and a game for all the lessons. In addition, they have an easy-to-use game generator that you could use instead of roll and read.

4.       Join the Facebook community for help with questions about lessons à UFLI Community: Building Strong Readers.

Phonics for Reading

 Phonics for Reading: Building Confidence and Skills for Older Students

Phonics for Reading is an explicit and systematic reading intervention program designed to help students in Grades 3–12 strengthen the skills and confidence they need to reach grade-level reading.

Authored by renowned reading expert Dr. Anita Archer, the new ©2025 edition of this program has been updated to better meet the needs of older learners.

This edition offers:

• A streamlined focus on decoding to build strong word-reading skills

• Enhanced appeal for older students, keeping them engaged and motivated

• Improved support for comprehension and fluency, helping students make sense of what they read

• Expanded practice opportunities to reinforce learning

• Deeper learning features tailored for English Learners and students with dyslexia

Whether used for targeted intervention or supplemental support, Phonics for Reading provides a research-based, systematic approach to help struggling readers build the foundational skills necessary for lasting success.

Starting Phonics for Reading:

1.       Give your child the placement test.

2.       Score the test to decide which book you should start your child in.

3.       Purchase the appropriate materials by calling the customer service number at 1-800-225-0248.