Decode Project prioritizes students most in need of structured literacy.
Young people equipped with literacy and the confidence to believe in themselves and their ideas have the power to transform society.

I love Decode Project because I am learning to read. I used to hate it. But now I’m not afraid to raise my hand.
— 4th grade decoder
We train Literacy Mentors
We prepare future educators and community leaders with training in:

Evidence-based, multi-sensory Structured Literacy

Healing-centered care

Resilience-building

Equity centered
Our Literacy Mentors are reimagining a more equitable and effective learning environment. As paid staff, they are trained to collaborate with students and families to build a more inclusive learning community where all students are seen, heard, and given the resources to achieve their personal best. By recruiting future educators to work as Literacy Mentors, we are creating a more equitable future in education.


We teach kids to read
Evidence indicates that early structured literacy intervention has immediate and long-lasting positive effects on overall academic achievement.
As students cultivate relationships with their Literacy Mentors, they build resiliency that helps to alleviate frustration. As their reading skills improve so does their confidence, leading to more positive school and home life experiences.
Enroll a student →We develop a network of advocates
We provide workshops, resources, individualized reports, and advocacy support for caregivers, youth-serving organizations, schools, and educators. We ensure that all students have access to the necessary resources to become skilled readers.
- Workshops
- Resources
- Individualized reports
- Advocacy support
Louisville / Jefferson County, KY
1718 W. Jefferson St.Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 384-3948
info@decodeproject.com
Take action
Enroll
Connect a K–4th grade student with a trained Literacy Mentor.
Volunteer
Help at events, join a subcommittee, or become a Decode Project Champion.
Donate
Give once or monthly so every child can become a skilled reader.
Shop
Grab Decode Project gear and support our readers.



