KSE Adolescent Literacy Program

Do not leave the most vulnerable students in your community behind!

The evidence is in and this program works! Pick it up and you have a fully supported community of practice. You can not underestimate the power of this program to CHANGE LIVES

This introductory offer includes:

  • Instructional Manual

  • Practice Pages

  • Student Response Booklet

  • On line digital resources including videos, tools, templates and reporting guidance.

  • Discounted Strategic Start Up Session with Katrina,

  • Free Bi -monthly FAQ sessions that can be joined in person or online.

Your MTSS solution in 2026 with Tier 3 Literacy

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$540

Transforming Struggling Readers into Confident Achievers

An Adolescent Literacy Program with a 100% Success Rate?      Yes.
Katrina Sutton Education (KSE) has developed one of Australia’s leading intervention systems for young adolescents with literacy challenges.

After more than a decade working with students in Tasmania, KSE students are reporting:

 ATAR scores of 90+ and even 99.5
Mastery in reading
Functional spelling
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Clear pathways into university and professional careers

The Program

KSE ALP is an Orton-Gillingham Literacy Intervention Program developed by Katrina Sutton. The KSE program is a derivative of the DVFS Program authored by Helen Mannion and Sara Rivers which is based on a study by Judith R. Birsch. The KSE program is specifically designed for Australian students, based on the Australian accent. The program is described as being for Adolescents and this term describes any student Grade 4 or above, this is because it is assumed in the Australian Curriculum that students will have these skills by Grade 4.

“Grade 4 is where students make the shift from learning to read, to reading to learn (Chall, 1983).”

Target

Once identified as having challenges in reading and writing whether through school or a psychological educational assessment or just from parental concern, any adolescent student can benefit from this program. However, it is also useful for any person struggling with language acquisition. It is currently being used successfully with an ID adult and schools find it a useful resource for EALD students. The program has also been employed and very successful with younger children. For these students we modify the program to suit their needs.

Results

The program is renowned for giving students confidence, self-esteem and metacognition of their SLD which allows them to advocate for their adjustments and improves their school performance. The critical achievement is an Identity of Success.

Learn more about Orton-Gillingham Literacy Intervention

KSE ALP Strategy Sessions

These sessions are perfect for practitioners using the KSE ALP for Tier 3 Literacy Intervention with students in Year 4 and above. If you’re ready to get started—or you’ve begun and need expert guidance to move forward—these sessions provide the personalised support you need.

At KSE, we understand that many teachers, teacher assistants and parents have already completed some form of Orton–Gillingham training and don’t require an expensive multi-day course to implement this program effectively. That’s where these sessions come in.

What to Expect

Each session is a one-on-one consultation (one hour, or longer if needed) focused entirely on your goals and context. Whether you’d like mentoring, implementation support, or a refresher on specific KSE ALP components, your session will be tailored to you.

We can meet online or in person, and sessions can be recorded for you to revisit later.

A Safe and Supportive Space

These sessions provide a safe space to explore your questions about Tier 3 Literacy Intervention for older students. You’ll receive practical advice, evidence-based recommendations, and classroom-tested tips drawn from extensive teaching experience.

Bring your questions, challenges, or ideas—and leave with clarity, confidence, and the tools to make a real difference in your students’ learning.

Book a KSE Strategy Session today

Sample Pages

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“Katrina's impact on the learning outcomes of our daughter Nell has been enormously positive, thanks to her in-depth knowledge of the learning process, her outstanding communication skills, and her ability to connect with Nell.” Paul Brooks and Rachel Nimmo