Give Your Child the Skills, Confidence and Support They Need to Become a Strong Reader.
Our reading program combines reading instruction, personalized learning, and expert guidance — all designed to help your child build real skills, make progress, and love to read.
Build Reading SkillsFrom phonics to comprehension
Personalized LearningBased on your child's unique needs
Track ProgressSee progress in your parent dashboard
Support Every StepFrom expert teachers and parent guides
See a Sample of the Personalized Results Your Child Will Receive
Your child gets a clear snapshot of their current reading skills, so you know exactly where to focus — and how to help.
Sample Reader’s Reading Assessment Results Sample
Grade: 2nd Grade
Key Skill Areas
Reading Strengths
- Knows most letter sounds
- Can blend simple words
- Shows good accuracy with familiar words
Areas to Focus On
- Struggles with multi-syllable words
- Needs support with vocabulary
- Has difficulty answering comprehension questions
Growth Comparison
Your ChildGrade Level Average
Detailed Skill Analysis
Sample Next Steps
- Start with the suggested courseA starting point based on the assessment answers.
- Practice a little every dayShort, successful sessions build confidence.
- Read togetherTalk about the story and the new words.
- Explore the lessonsPersonalized lesson recommendations for your child.
New courses and subjects are added every week
More subjects are being added below reading and writing
- ReadingAvailable
- WritingAvailable
- MathComing soon
- High School subjectsComing soon
- College prepComing soon
- College-level tutoringComing soon
Why Read Like Rocky? School vs Private Tutor vs Read Like Rocky
All three can play a role in a child’s education. Here’s how they compare.
| Traditional School | Private Tutor | Read Like Rocky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized to your child | Limited: one teacher for many students | Yes, during sessions | Learning path built from the free assessment |
| Works at your child’s pace | The class has to keep moving | Limited to scheduled time | Your child learns on their own schedule |
| Targets specific gaps | Limited time for individual focus | Varies by tutor | Progress checks and extra practice |
| Tracks progress | Periodic reports | Varies | See progress in your parent dashboard |
| Parent learns how to help | Varies | Usually the tutor does the teaching | Parent guides show you how to help at home |
| Continuity from course to course | Changes with grade and unit | Sessions can feel separate | Rocky’s story continues where it left off |
| Distractions | Busy classroom environment | One-on-one environment | Focused, reading-based experience |
| Ongoing support | Limited teacher availability | Limited to the tutor | Free Skool community and weekly sessions |
| Cost | Included with schooling | Typically $50-$100+ per hour | From $89/month (one course) or $129/month (two courses) |
General comparison only. Every school and tutor is different.
Real Parents. Real Progress.
“I highly recommend her to anybody who's trying to get their child to read or really in any subject matter in school.”
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Read Like Rocky + Skool.com
The Complete Learning Solution
Give your child the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed.
Skool.com parent community access is included with every plan.
- Secure Checkout
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- Safe & Encrypted Payment
What is Skool?
Skool is a private online community for Read Like Rocky families. You join with your membership, meet other parents, and take part in a weekly schedule led by Dr. Nancy.
Free Skool access ($400 value)
Your Skool community access is included when you join.
Skool is included in your plan. No extra charge.
- 🌟Motivational MondayEncouragement and ideas to start your week.
- 🛠️Technical TuesdayHelp with the site, lessons and your account.
- 👥Wednesday Parent HangoutMeet other parents and share what is working.
- 🎓Friday Q&A with Dr. NancyBring your questions and get real answers.
All sessions are recorded, so you can watch any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the membership?
Your child gets the Read Like Rocky reading courses (1 or 2 at a time, depending on your plan), a personalized starting point from the assessment, your parent dashboard, parent resources and support, new courses and subjects as they are added, and access to our private Skool parent community ($400 value), included with every plan.
How does the subscription work – minimum term, billing and cancelling?
Monthly is $89 per month for one course or $129 per month for two courses at a time. There is no minimum term.
How does the yearly plan work?
Pay $961 a year for one course or $1,393 a year for two courses, and save 10% compared with paying monthly.
Can my child take more than one course at once?
Yes. The two-course plan lets your child work on 2 courses at the same time.
What is Skool and what do we get?
Skool is a private online community with a weekly schedule: Motivational Monday, Technical Tuesday, a Wednesday parent hangout and a Friday Q&A with Dr. Nancy. All sessions are recorded. Skool access is a $400 value and is included with every plan.
How often are new courses added?
New courses and subjects are added every week. Reading and Writing are available now; Math, High School subjects, College prep and College-level tutoring are coming soon.
Is there a refund policy?
7-Day Money-Back Guarantee: pay today, cancel within 7 days for a full refund.
About Dr. Nancy Barker
