Founded in 2002, Beyond Basics is a student-centered, literacy-focused non-profit serving students in the “literacy gap” through a one-on-one, multi-sensory tutoring program that helps them achieve grade-level proficiency in an average of six weeks. At Beyond Basics, our mission is to eradicate illiteracy and transform the lives of students, and create stronger communities.
Illiteracy is the Most Solvable Disability in America
Society is counting on getting education right for our students, and this starts with literacy. We are dedicated to helping generations of young people succeed as readers, and we take great pride in their accomplishments. With literacy, a world of opportunity opens to them, and they can transform their lives and communities. See our work in action here:
Latest News
Thousands of Michigan third graders flagged for retention under reading law
Letters are going out this week to students who did not meet the requirements of the third-grade reading law.
Front and Center: The Tutor-Student Relationship Reaps Rewards
Beyond Basics, tutor Marketia talks about the relationship she has built with one of her students and how it has impacted their sessions.
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The Sounds of Success: Trainer Stephan Tattum
Learn about our Master Curriculum Developer Steve Tattum’s journey to where he is today and what lead him to develop the Tattum Reading Phonics Program
...What We Do
Beyond Basics is a student-centered, literacy-focused non-profit serving students in the “literacy gap” through a one-on-one, multi-sensory tutoring program that helps them achieve grade-level proficiency in an average of six weeks. At Beyond Basics, our mission is to eradicate illiteracy and transform the lives of students, and create stronger communities.
Through our literacy support programs, we ignite the students’ love of learning. We cultivate curiosity and an awareness of the world around them. These experiences are specifically designed to enrich literacy work and encourage a love of learning for life.
Online Tutoring
Our remote learning platform provides instruction that is on par with our in-person tutoring and yields the same results.
Art with the Masters
We provide lessons about master artists that students use in a variety of art projects.
Publishing Center
We run an on-site writing program where students write and publish original short stories.
International Art and Writing
Participating students worldwide visually represent their interpretation of the year’s theme through artwork and essays.
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Suite 450
Southfield, MI 48075
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