Redwood Literacy

What Redwood Literacy does

Redwood Literacy, LLC is a private, founder-owned provider of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia intervention services founded in 2018 in Chicago by Kait Feriante and Andre Feriante. The company delivers standardized assessments (FAR-SF, GORT-5, WIST, FAM-SF) and structured literacy tutoring using evidence-based programs including Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, UFLI, and SEE, with DIBELS used for ongoing progress monitoring. It has served more than 3,500 students across 22 U.S. states and 7 countries since inception, operates in-person learning centers in Chicago, Nashville, and Albuquerque, and runs a nationwide online tutoring channel. A 50+ person team of board-certified specialists supports 1:1, small group, summer intensive, and parent education programs, with the proprietary Writing Our World™ curriculum as a differentiated curriculum asset.

The business model combines a recurring $600/month tutoring subscription (with recommended 2x weekly, 3-month minimum engagement), one-time purchases including an $979 8-week Parent Support Program and $750–$5,000 summer intensives, and professional-services assessment fees. Approved-provider status in 10 state Education Savings Account programs (FL, TX, TN, NH, AR, AZ, MT, MS, WV, UT) opens government-funded payment channels. A separate channel serves institutional buyers through 20+ school partnerships, including Chicago Public Schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and DistinctiveSchools, supplemented by advocacy relationships with EquipForEquality, MoranCenter, and ParentsForReadingJustice. Go-to-market is sales-led DTC via free consultation → assessment → online enrollment, augmented by organic social, SEO, webinars, and referral partner directories. Recent strategic actions include the March 2026 spin-off/rebrand of the affiliated nonprofit to Everstone Academy, the 2025 Stanford National Student Support Accelerator Design Badge, and consolidation into a new Evanston storefront.

No external venture or private equity investment is disclosed; the company has been built on operating cash flow. Revenue, headcount over time, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Redwood Literacy

Legal name

Redwood Literacy, LLC

Website

https://redwoodliteracy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Redwood Literacy is a Chicago-founded, founder-owned provider of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia assessments and structured literacy tutoring for K-8 students with learning differences, delivered online nationwide and in-person in Chicago, Nashville, and Albuquerque, with 3,500+ students served since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Intervention Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dyslexia & Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) Tutoring (EDANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Remedial Reading & Literacy Intervention (EDANAJAA), Literacy & Reading Intervention (Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension) (EDAKADAA), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ), Writing & Spelling Intervention (Dysgraphia Support) (EDAKAJAE), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Dyslexia tutoring services
• Structured literacy intervention
• Learning differences support
• Dyslexia assessments testing
• Special education tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tutoring Subscriptions: Recurring monthly revenue from Small Group & 1-1 Tutoring programs at $600/month. Students typically enroll for ongoing sessions with minimum recommended frequency of 2x weekly for at least 3 consecutive months.
2. One-Time Programs: One-time purchases including the 8-Week Guided Parent Support Program at $979, and summer intensive programs with varying price points ($750 for August Boost per subject, $2,750-$5,000 for Nashville summer programs, $37/hour for Albuquerque programs).
3. ESA Fund Payments: Revenue from Education Savings Account (ESA) programs in approved states (Florida, Texas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Arizona, Montana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Utah). Families use ESA funds to pay for assessments and tutoring services.
4. Assessment Services: Fees for dyslexia assessments and screenings including FAR-SF, GORT-5, WIST, and FAM-SF assessments that provide written reports and recommendations for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Redwood Literacy delivers structured literacy intervention services for K-8 students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning differences. Offerings include standardized dyslexia assessments (FAR-SF, GORT-5, WIST, FAM-SF), 1:1 and small group tutoring using evidence-based methods (Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, UFLI, SEE), a proprietary Writing Our World curriculum, the 8-Week Parent Support Program, and seasonal summer intensives. Services are delivered online nationwide and in-person in Chicago, Nashville, and Albuquerque, with ESA-accepted payment in 10 states.

Product overview

Redwood Literacy is a tutoring and intervention organization offering structured literacy services for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning differences. The company operates both online (nationwide) and in-person (Chicago, Nashville, Albuquerque) programs. Core offerings include standardized dyslexia assessments (FAR-SF, GORT-5, WIST), 1:1 and small group tutoring using evidence-based structured literacy methods, and seasonal summer intensives. The product portfolio spans: Dyslexia Assessments, 1:1 Online Dyslexia Tutoring, Small Group Tutoring, the Parent Support Program (8-Week Guided Cohort), Summer Programs, ESA-Approved Online Services, the Writing Our World™ curriculum, the 20-Minute Academic Clarity Plan assessment, and In-Person Learning Centers. The organization also has an affiliated nonprofit, Everstone Academy (formerly Redwood Schools), which operates separate school-based programs and is not part of Redwood Literacy's tutoring services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Writing Our World™: A structured, joyful, scaffolded writing curriculum developed by Redwood that progresses from sentence structure to paragraph building to narrative writing.
• Everstone Academy

Products and services

• Dyslexia Assessments Standardized online dyslexia screening using research-backed assessments (FAR-SF, GORT-5, WIST, FAM-SF) that identify reading, writing, spelling, and math challenges and provide written reports with clear recommendations for school, IEPs, and tutoring. Targeted at families seeking diagnostic clarity for children with suspected learning differences.
• 1:1 Online Dyslexia Tutoring Individualized one-on-one structured literacy instruction delivered online by licensed specialists targeting phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, and comprehension using evidence-based multisensory methods. Designed for students with dyslexia and related learning differences who need intensive personalized intervention.
• Small Group Tutoring Small group structured literacy instruction with curated peer groups receiving evidence-based intervention alongside collaborative learning opportunities. Provides 2-5 weekly sessions at $600/month with quarterly data progress reports, targeting students who benefit from peer-supported learning environments.
• Parent Support Program (8-Week Guided Cohort) 8-week guided cohort experience with audio lessons, worksheets, and live calls with experts, offering lifetime access to materials for parents of children with learning differences. Priced at $979 one-time, focuses on parent education, understanding dyslexia, and supporting children's learning at home.
• Summer Programs Seasonal summer intensives including Chicago Summer Morning Intensive (June 22-July 31), Nashville Summer Morning Intensive (June & July sessions, $2,750-$5,000), Albuquerque Summer Literacy Intensive at $37/hour, Flexible 1-1 Summer Intensive, and August Boost sessions at $750 per subject. Programs offer daily small-group sessions focused on reading, writing, and math.
• ESA-Approved Online Services Education Savings Account (ESA)-approved dyslexia testing and tutoring services available to eligible families in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Arizona, Montana, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Utah. Allows families to use government-funded ESA accounts to pay for Redwood's assessments and tutoring.
• Writing Our World™ Proprietary structured, scaffolded writing curriculum designed for children who struggle with written expression, progressing from sentence structure through paragraph building to narrative writing. Developed by Redwood and used across its tutoring programs and by other educators.
• 20-Minute Academic Clarity Plan Brief academic assessment using standardized research-backed tools to identify strengths and skill gaps, determining whether challenges are consistent with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or related learning differences. Delivered with a detailed written report and practical recommendations for families.
• School Partnership Programs In-school intervention services delivered through partnerships with 20+ schools and districts, including Chicago Public Schools, Illinois State Board of Education, and Distinctive Schools. Provides embedded tutoring, MTSS support, and professional development in structured literacy within school buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of students made documented norm-referenced growth for the 23/24 school year as measured by DIBELS
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership providing academic backing and validation for Redwood's evidence-based intervention methods. Redwood's instruction is informed by research and academic partnerships with Johns Hopkins University.
• Chicago Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership providing dyslexia intervention services to students within CPS buildings. Redwood brings expertise and trained instructors to support students in the district.
• Illinois State Board of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education board partnership supporting educational initiatives for students with learning differences in Illinois.
• University of Illinois ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with UIC supporting research and educational initiatives related to literacy and learning differences.
• DistinctiveSchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school network partnership providing intervention services to students in their schools.
• ParentsForReadingJusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent advocacy organization partnership supporting reading justice initiatives.
• EquipForEqualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability rights organization partnership supporting advocacy efforts for children with learning differences.
• GordonstounminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership supporting educational initiatives.
• HorizonsForYouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth support organization partnership providing services to young people with learning differences.
• MoranCenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth advocacy organization partnership supporting legal and educational advocacy for youth.
• LawndaleChristianLegalCenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid organization partnership supporting advocacy for children with learning differences in the Lawndale community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Institute for Learning Development (NILD): Provides training and intervention programs for students with learning disabilities including dyslexia, using a defined therapeutic/educational methodology. Comparable to Redwood in certified-interventionist model and focus on structured cognitive intervention.
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: One of the largest and oldest providers of structured literacy intervention in the US, operating learning centers and online tutoring for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and reading difficulties. Direct competitor to Redwood in evidence-based multisensory 1:1 and small-group instruction using proprietary methodologies.
• Wilson Language Training: Developer of the Wilson Reading System used widely in structured literacy intervention, including by Redwood. Wilson is both a curriculum vendor and an intervention-services training/credentialing body, and operates partner schools and tutoring services in the same evidence-based dyslexia niche.
• Lexercise: Online structured-literacy tutoring platform focused on dyslexia intervention with screening and provider matching. Directly comparable on online delivery model and dyslexia-specific structured-literacy methodology, with overlapping DTC customer profile.
• Reading Horizons: Seller of structured literacy curricula and intervention tools used in K-12 settings for struggling readers, including students with dyslexia. Comparable in evidence-based methodology and overlap with Redwood's curriculum-plus-services positioning.
• Brainspring: Provider of structured literacy tutoring and Orton-Gillingham-based teacher training, serving schools and families with multisensory reading intervention. Comparable to Redwood in methodology, target learner, and educator-credentialing business model.

Emerging players

• Amira Learning: AI-powered reading tutor for K-5 students that targets early literacy intervention including emerging readers at risk for reading difficulties. Represents the emerging, AI-enabled alternative delivery model Redwood may compete with in school partnerships and ESA-funded family products.

Others

• Scottish Rite Masons Children's Dyslexia Centers: Network of free dyslexia centers offering multisensory structured literacy tutoring to children nationwide. Operates in the same dyslexia intervention space as Redwood but as a donor-supported nonprofit, serving as both a substitute provider and a downstream referral source.
• Landmark School: Residential and day school specifically serving students with language-based learning differences including dyslexia. An adjacent specialized institution in the dyslexia education ecosystem rather than a pure tutoring competitor, but operates in the same parent/advocate consideration set.

Broad incumbents

• Lexia Learning (Cambium Learning Group): Large, established edtech vendor of literacy intervention software used widely in K-12 schools. Represents the broader-incumbent competitor Redwood faces in school-district sales cycles and in scaled, lower-cost reading technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjN-BogTHtaoI9L8wuaHmQg
• Facebookfacebook.com/redwoodliteracychicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/redwoodliteracy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redwood-literacy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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