The beta test described below is closed—our Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum is finished and available today. We’re keeping this announcement up as a record of how the program came to be, and because so much of what we promised beta testers is now built into the published curriculum. If you found this page hoping to join the beta, skip ahead to the section on how to get the curriculum now.
Is the beta test still open?
No. The beta test was a one-time, free trial of our draft curriculum that has since concluded. The original post you see below announced that applications were closing and that spots were limited and free. That window has passed, the testing is finished, and we used everything we learned to finalize the program. You no longer need to apply or wait for a spot—the completed Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum is published and ready to use at home.
What was the beta test for?
When we first shared this announcement, our curriculum was still in draft form. We wanted real parents working with real children to put the materials through their paces before we published anything. The goal was honest: build a well-researched, structured program that genuinely helps dyslexic children read, and make sure it worked at the kitchen table—not just on paper.
Here is the original announcement, lightly preserved so you can see what we were asking for at the time:
The deadline for applications to our exclusive beta testing program is approaching fast. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of our mission to provide effective dyslexia intervention support for children and families. Best of all, it’s completely free. Our curriculum is carefully designed to make a positive impact and empower dyslexic children to thrive in their learning journey. We’ve put a lot of heart and dedication into creating well-researched materials that can truly make a difference. If you’re passionate about dyslexia education and want to help shape the future, this is your chance.
What did beta testers receive?
Families who joined the free beta test got early access to the same core materials that now make up the published program. As a beta tester, you had access to:
- 3 student workbooks
- 3 teacher guides
- Access to our private parent community
We also invited testers to watch a Beta Test Q&A session, where our founders shared their backgrounds, their expertise, and the story behind the project. That kind of behind-the-scenes context helped parents understand not just what to do, but why each step matters—something we’ve carried into the finished curriculum and into posts like our overview of Apricot Tree Academy’s dyslexia intervention program.
Why did we run a beta test at all?
Plenty of reading programs are written by people who never sit beside a struggling reader. We didn’t want to be one of them. Running a free beta test let us watch how children responded to the lessons, where parents got stuck, and which explanations landed. That feedback loop is the reason the published program is as structured and parent-friendly as it is. If you want a closer look at how the materials are built and sequenced, our article inside our dyslexia intervention program walks through the approach in detail.
The curriculum is grounded in structured literacy and the Science of Reading, with the explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction that research shows dyslexic children need. The beta simply gave us proof that it worked in real homes before we asked anyone to rely on it.
How can I get the curriculum now?
Because the beta has concluded, there’s no application and no waiting list. You have two easy ways to get started:
- Visit the Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum page to see what’s included and how the program works.
- Order the workbook on Amazon if you’d like to begin right away.
And if you’re not ready to buy anything yet, that’s completely fine. Start with our roundup of free resources for parents at Apricot Tree Academy to get your footing, then come back to the full curriculum when the time is right. Either way, the heart of this beta—helping dyslexic children read with confidence—is now something every family can put to work tonight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the dyslexia curriculum beta test still open?
No. The beta test was a one-time free trial that has since concluded. We used the feedback to finalize the program, which is now published and available to everyone.
How can I get the Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum now?
You can view the full program on our Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum page, or order the workbook directly on Amazon to begin right away. There's no application or waiting list.
What is the Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum?
It's a structured, parent-friendly reading program for children with dyslexia, built on structured literacy and the Science of Reading. It includes student workbooks and teacher guides with explicit, systematic, multisensory lessons.
What did beta testers receive?
Beta testers got free early access to 3 student workbooks, 3 teacher guides, and our private parent community, plus a founders' Q&A session about the program.
Do I need teaching experience to use the curriculum?
No. The program was designed for parents at home and includes teacher guides that walk you through each lesson step by step, so you don't need a teaching background to use it.