FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions schools, teachers, and families ask about Decodify.

1. What is Decodify?

Decodify is a 12-level, 1,344-card structured-literacy toolkit for grades 1–12+. It strengthens decoding, spelling patterns, morphology, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured, joyful, age-respectful gameplay.

2. Who is Decodify designed for?

Decodify supports general education, special education, reading intervention, dyslexia support, multilingual learners, and older readers who need structured practice.

3. Is Decodify a curriculum?

No. Decodify is a supplemental toolkit that enhances and complements the literacy programs teachers already use. It fits alongside district-approved structured literacy programs (WilsonⓇ, OG, UFLI, FundationsⓇ, and others), giving students a high-rigor, high-engagement way to practice and apply those skills. It proves that academic rigor and authentic fun can coexist.

4. Does Decodify support state literacy mandates and Right-to-Read requirements?

Decodify is designed to support evidence-aligned structured literacy practices and can complement district efforts to meet state literacy and dyslexia requirements. Districts should determine alignment with their specific state and local requirements.

5. Does Decodify support students with dyslexia and ADHD?

Yes. Predictable routines, clear structure, repeated success, and clean, non-distracting design make Decodify well-suited for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning needs. It offers high-quality practice without stigma.

6. Is Decodify age-neutral and gender-neutral?

Yes. Decodify™ was intentionally designed to be age-neutral and gender-neutral, so students in grades 1–12 feel respected and included. The clean design, neutral palette, and universal prompts keep the focus on learning—not on visuals that feel childish or coded. This greatly increases buy-in, especially for older readers, multilingual learners, and students with dyslexia or ADHD.

7. Is Decodify appropriate for multilingual learners?

Yes. Decodify supports vocabulary, morphology, oral language, word patterns, and syntax—key areas for multilingual learners (MLL/EL). Its structured routines and clear prompts help students connect spoken and written language.

8. Does Decodify build executive functioning and SEL skills?

Yes. Executive function areas—working memory, attention, planning, sequencing, and task initiation—are reinforced through predictable routines and repeated practice. Students also experience SEL benefits, such as increased confidence, reduced reading anxiety, greater risk-taking, collaboration, and joyful engagement.

9. How long does each Decodify session take?

Most sessions take 10–25 minutes, depending on group size and student needs. Students progress through cards until they show accuracy; if a response is incorrect, they draw additional cards, creating a natural “recalibration” with targeted practice. Most teachers use Decodify 1–2 times per week as a warm-up, station activity, intervention block, or end-of-lesson reinforcement.

10. How quickly can teachers start using Decodify?

Immediately. The system is intuitive and requires no formal training to begin. Teachers can open the box and start using it the same day it arrives.

11. How soon will we see results?

Student response varies based on instructional needs, frequency of use, group size, and the literacy instruction Decodify is reinforcing. Decodify is designed to provide repeated, structured opportunities for students to apply decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and comprehension skills while increasing engagement and confidence

12. Can schools use IDEA, Title I, or grants to purchase Decodify™?

Schools and districts may use applicable funding sources, including Title I, IDEA, Title III, and other eligible state, local, literacy, intervention, or special education funding, where allowable under applicable funding rules and district guidelines.

13. Can parents use Decodify at home?

Yes. Just 10–15 minutes per day can strengthen accuracy, fluency, confidence, and engagement—without worksheets or drill-heavy routines. Parents do not need specialized training to use it.

14. Can Decodify be used as a family game?

Absolutely. Families enjoy playing together while reinforcing fundamental literacy skills. The format sparks conversation, curiosity, and shared learning, making it both educational and fun.

15. What training or support is included with Decodify?

Schools also gain access to the Digital Teacher Toolkit, which includes:

The Decodify™ Data Tracker
Answer keys
Student observation sheets
Sub-ready lesson plans
Rollout guidance- limited time only

Optional professional development workshops are available for schools and districts. Visit the Professional Development page for current workshop options, pricing, duration, and participant limits.

16. Can we use grants or ESSER funds to purchase Decodify?

Schools and districts may be able to purchase Decodify™ using federal and state literacy funds such as Title I, IDEA, and remaining ESSER allocations, depending on local guidelines. Because DecodifyT is a structured literacy supplemental toolkit and professional learning resource, it typically qualifies under allowable instructional materials or PD categories. We're happy to provide any documentation your business office needs.

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Find answers to the most common questions schools, teachers, and families ask about Decodify.

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FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions schools, teachers, and families ask about Decodify.

1. What is Decodify?

2. Who is Decodify designed for?

3. Is Decodify a curriculum?

4. Does Decodify support state literacy mandates and Right-to-Read requirements?

5. Does Decodify support students with dyslexia and ADHD?

6. Is Decodify age-neutral and gender-neutral?

7. Is Decodify appropriate for multilingual learners?

8. Does Decodify build executive functioning and SEL skills?

9. How long does each Decodify session take?

10. How quickly can teachers start using Decodify?

11. How soon will we see results?

12. Can schools use IDEA, Title I, or grants to purchase Decodify™?

13. Can parents use Decodify at home?

14. Can Decodify be used as a family game?

15. What training or support is included with Decodify?

16. Can we use grants or ESSER funds to purchase Decodify?

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