the ufli program

 UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Foundations is a structured, research-based reading program designed to help children build strong foundational literacy skills. It provides explicit and systematic instruction in phonics, decoding, spelling, and reading fluency so students learn how words work and how to read them confidently.

UFLI lessons are clear, predictable, and carefully sequenced, allowing students to master skills step by step while building confidence along the way. Instruction includes direct teaching, guided practice, and review to ensure students truly understand and retain what they learn.

UFLI is beneficial for a wide range of learners. It supports students who may be struggling with reading, those who need to strengthen core skills, and even students who are already reading but need stronger accuracy and fluency. It is also effective for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties.

UFLI is grounded in decades of reading science research on how children learn to read. It focuses on teaching the structure of language directly and gives students repeated, supported practice to build lasting reading skills rather than relying on memorization or guessing.

The result is stronger decoding skills, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and increased confidence - all essential foundations for academic success.