A Vision for Literacy and Leadership
The American Literacy Institute presents a compelling investment opportunity to address a critical and underserved need in the American education landscape. We are poised to launch a K-5 private school in Bastrop, Texas, dedicated to providing students with dyslexia a world-class education. Our model is built on a foundation of evidence-based, multisensory dyslexia instruction, a rigorous academic curriculum, and a character-building, faith-friendly environment.
With an initial enrollment of 36 students, ALI is designed to be a scalable and replicable model for excellence in dyslexia education, with a clear path for expansion into a national network of schools.
The National Dyslexia Crisis
The prevalence of dyslexia in the United States represents a significant and largely unmet need for specialized educational services. It is the most common learning disability, affecting 15-20% of the population, yet public schools, despite their best efforts, often lack the resources, trained personnel, and instructional time to provide the intensive, individualized support that students with dyslexia require.
This creates a significant opportunity for a private school model that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of this student population.
The Texas Landscape
Texas presents a particularly compelling market for the launch of The American Literacy Institute. The state has a large and growing student population, and a high prevalence of dyslexia. In Texas alone, over 300,000 students are identified with dyslexia. While the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has established a comprehensive Dyslexia Handbook and mandates specific instructional approaches, the implementation of these guidelines is inconsistent across the state's more than 1,200 school districts.
This "implementation gap" leaves many families seeking alternatives to the public school system. The Bastrop, Texas area, our chosen location for the flagship campus, is a microcosm of this statewide trend.
Education Savings Accounts: A Game Changer
The national movement toward Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) is transforming the private education sector. ESAs empower parents with the financial resources to choose the educational environment that best meets their child's needs. Texas is at the forefront of this movement, with a robust ESA program that provides significant funding for students with disabilities.
This provides a powerful financial underpinning for our growth and expansion, making our high-quality, specialized education accessible to a broader range of families.
Our Core Values
Evidence-Based Excellence
We utilize only Texas-approved, research-based dyslexia therapy programs aligned with the science of reading.
Individualized Attention
Small group instruction with no more than 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures every child receives targeted support.
Holistic Development
We nurture the whole child through comprehensive academics, extracurriculars, and character education.
Faith-Friendly Culture
Built on traditional values including honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect.
Our Impact Goals
36
Students in Year 1
120
Students by Year 5
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
90 min
Daily Dyslexia Therapy