After-School Structured Literacy Intervention for Grades 2–5
Path To Launch Afterschool Program
Path to Launch is NeuroStars Phonics Factory’s after-school structured literacy intervention program for neurodivergent students in grades 2–5, including learners with autism, dyslexia, and in some cases ADHD.
Through small-group, multisensory reading support, students receive explicit instruction in foundational literacy skills such as phonics, decoding, spelling, word reading, fluency, and reading confidence. Lessons are structured, affirming, and responsive to each learner’s needs.
This program is designed for students who need consistent reading intervention, progress monitoring, and a neurodivergent-friendly learning environment after school.
Autism Homeschool Coaching for Reading, Spelling, and Learning Support
Launch From Home Homeschool Support Program
Launch From Home is NeuroStars Phonics Factory’s autism homeschool coaching program for families who are homeschooling, preparing to homeschool, or considering homeschool for an autistic learner.
This program helps parents and caregivers build realistic home literacy routines using structured literacy support, reading and spelling guidance, progress check-ins, and autism-informed coaching. Families receive support with decoding, word reading, spelling practice, reading confidence, regulation-aware learning routines, and practical ways to support literacy at home.
Launch From Home is not a drop-off homeschool program. It is a parent-coaching-first program designed to equip autism homeschool families with guidance, encouragement, and clear next steps.
Summer Reading Support for Struggling Readers in Grades 2–4
Power Up Summer Reading Camp
Power Up Reading Camp is a summer reading program for students in grades 2–4 who need additional support with foundational literacy skills.
The program provides structured, small-group reading instruction using neurodivergent-affirming and Orton-Gillingham-informed literacy practices. Instruction focuses on phonics, decoding, spelling, reading fluency, and reading confidence in a supportive summer learning environment.
Mentorship Lift
Wraparound Support for Neurodivergent Learners
Launching Fall 2027
Mentorship Lift is a future mentoring initiative being developed to support neurodivergent students through encouragement, confidence-building, social-emotional support, and positive connection.
This program is currently in development and is expected to launch in Fall 2027 as part of NeuroStars Phonics Factory’s long-term commitment to wraparound support for neurodivergent learners and families.
Tuition & Program Fees
NeuroStars Phonics Factory is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making structured literacy intervention, autism homeschool coaching, and family-centered literacy support more accessible for neurodivergent learners and their families.
Our Path to Launch Afterschool Structured Literacy Intervention Program uses a free-to-sliding-scale tuition model based on verified household income, required documentation, and program eligibility.
Our Launch From Home: Autism Homeschool Coaching Program uses a separate flat-rate coaching fee model designed to provide low-cost autism homeschool literacy support for families building reading, spelling, and structured literacy routines at home.
Our goal is to make specialized reading intervention, autism homeschool coaching, and parent-supported literacy services accessible while maintaining the quality and sustainability of our nonprofit programs.
Path to Launch Afterschool Program
After-School Structured Literacy Intervention for Grades 2–5
Path to Launch is our after-school structured literacy intervention program for neurodivergent learners in grades 2–5. This program uses Orton-Gillingham-informed, structured literacy instruction to support students with reading, spelling, decoding, fluency, and foundational literacy skills.
Monthly Tuition:
Fully subsidized – $300 per month
Tuition placement is based on eligibility and documentation review.
Includes:
- Small-group structured literacy instruction
- Multisensory reading and spelling lessons
- Foundational reading support in phonics, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and word reading
- Progress monitoring
- Neurodivergent-friendly learning supports
- Wraparound student support
Autism Homeschool Coaching Program
Flexible autism homeschool coaching support for families building literacy routines at home.
Launch From Home uses a low-cost coaching model to help autism homeschool families access structured literacy support, parent coaching, home literacy planning, and progress check-ins. Fully waived participation may be available only when grant or scholarship funding is available.
Starter Plan
$50 one-time fee
A one-time option for families who need an intake, literacy screening or observation, and a written starter plan to begin supporting reading and spelling at home.
Coaching Plan
$50 per month
Ongoing monthly autism homeschool coaching that includes parent coaching, home literacy practice plans, progress check-ins, and access to Parent Circle.
Coaching Plus
$75 per month
Coaching Plus is a limited-availability option within our autism homeschool coaching program for autistic learners who may need closer structured literacy support beyond parent coaching alone. This option is not self-selected by families. It is recommended and determined by NeuroStars Phonics Factory based on assessment data, literacy screening results, observation, and the child’s identified reading intervention needs.
When appropriate, NSPF may offer Coaching Plus as an option for the family to consider. Support may include monthly student check-ins, demonstration lessons, closer progress monitoring, and additional guidance for home reading, spelling, and structured literacy practice.
Mentorship Lift Program
Launching Fall 2027
A structured mentorship program that reinforces literacy growth, social-emotional development, and student confidence.
Program Fee:
Free for students enrolled in NSPF literacy programs.
Registration Fee
All families enrolling in a NeuroStars Phonics Factory program are required to pay a $100 registration fee at the time of enrollment.
For Launch From Home: Autism Homeschool Coaching, this registration fee applies to all coaching options, including the Starter Plan, Coaching Plan, and Coaching Plus.
This fee helps support:
- Intake screening
- Program onboarding
- Assessment materials
- Administrative processing
The registration fee is separate from the monthly tuition or coaching fee.
Afterschool Program Tuition
Tuition information listed in this section applies only to our Path to Launch Afterschool Structured Literacy Intervention Program for students in grades 2–5.
Afterschool tuition placement is determined after review of required family documentation. This may include recent pay stubs, SSI award documentation, TANF or SNAP verification, and guardianship or custody documentation when applicable.
Final eligibility and tuition placement are determined after documentation review. Launch From Home: Autism Homeschool Coaching uses a separate flat-rate coaching model and is not included in this afterschool tuition section.
How Enrollment Works
1. Literacy Discovery Call
Schedule a brief phone consultation to discuss your child’s learning profile, reading challenges, and determine whether our programs may be an appropriate fit.
2. Literacy Screening
Students complete a one-on-one literacy screening to assess reading, spelling, and foundational literacy skills.
3. Documentation Review
Families submit required documentation to determine program eligibility and tuition placement.
4. Eligibility & Tuition Placement
After reviewing screening results and documentation, families are notified of eligibility and their tuition placement.
5. Complete Enrollment
Families finalize enrollment by submitting the $100 registration fee and first month’s tuition, after which students begin their program sessions.
Important Note About Launch From Home
The Launch From Home: Autism Homeschool Coaching Program uses a separate flat-rate coaching model. Because this program does not use sliding-scale tuition placement, families enrolling in Launch From Home do not complete Step 3: Documentation Review or Step 4: Eligibility & Tuition Placement.
After the Literacy Discovery Call and Literacy Screening, NSPF will recommend the coaching plan that best fits the child’s literacy needs and family support goals. Final enrollment is completed by submitting the $100 registration fee and the required coaching fee.
Summer Camp Enrollment
Summer Reading Support for Struggling Readers in Grades 2–4
Power Up Summer Reading Camp follows a separate registration process and flat-rate camp tuition structure.
Camp tuition is set at a flat program rate and does not use NeuroStars Phonics Factory’s nonprofit sliding-scale tuition model. Summer reading camp enrollment is open to all struggling readers and is not limited to students currently enrolled in NeuroStars programs.
Registration is currently closed. Families may visit our Summer Reading Camp page to learn more about Power Up Reading Camp and check for future camp dates, tuition details, and registration updates when available.
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