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OgStar Reading
Owings Mills, Maryland, USA
What it is
OgStar Reading is an Orton-Gillingham Plus structured literacy curriculum for early readers, dyslexic students, English language learners, and struggling students ages 4–13. Lessons are described as research-based and designed for independent learning. Learning tools include handwriting and speech recognition feedback, synchronized audio and visuals, voice-over correction, and built-in word pronunciation. Reading adventures, mini-games, and rewards are included to support student engagement. Students can practice phonics and spelling, while teachers can assign lessons and monitor progress through a teacher portal. Schools, teachers, and parents can access student performance and progress data over time. The school offering describes rostering and single sign-on capabilities and displays Clever certification badges. The web version is for Chrome on touchscreen computers or computers with an attached writing pad; the iOS version is for iPad. A free trial can be requested for the Chrome OS version, but no trial duration is stated. Annual plans are $40 a year per student for a Chrome school license and $50 a year per student for a Chrome student license.
For and against
For
- Includes phonics and spelling practice.
- Offers handwriting and speech recognition feedback.
- Teachers can assign and monitor lessons.
- Progress data is available to families and schools.
- Free trial can be requested for Chrome OS.
Against
- Web use requires Chrome and specific computer hardware.
- iOS version is for iPad.
- Annual student plans have per-student costs.
The verdict
OgStar Reading pairs structured literacy lessons with practice activities and progress monitoring for its stated learner groups. Check device requirements and the per-student annual plan that fits your use.
Who it suits
OgStar Reading is intended for early readers, dyslexic students, English language learners, and other struggling students ages 4–13. Its classroom tools may suit teachers and schools that assign lessons and monitor progress.
Plans and prices
Annual School License Per Student - Chrome
Per student · Chrome · Contact OgStar for volume discounts at 1,000 or more licenses
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ogstarreading.com
Annual Student License - Chrome
Per student · Chrome
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ogstarreading.com
On the record
- Classroom tools
- Teachers can assign independent lessons and monitor student progress in a teacher portal.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Company location
- The privacy policy lists OgStar Reading, LLC at 3 Latimore Way, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, USA.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Engagement
- Lessons use a reading adventure, mini-games, and rewards to support student motivation and engagement.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Free material
- Visitors can request a printable Flag Game for practicing reading and matching words.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Instruction
- The company describes each lesson step as research-based and designed for independent learning.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The school page describes rostering and single sign-on capabilities and displays Clever certification badges.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- iPad data
- The privacy policy says iPad student names, ages, class assignments, and progress remain on the device and are not shared through internet or cloud services.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Learning features
- The app includes handwriting and speech recognition feedback, audio-visual synchronization, voice-over correction, and built-in word pronunciation.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The policy says the apps contain no third-party advertising, recognition activities are not stored, and affected parties will be contacted within 72 hours of a security or privacy issue.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- The company says student performance and progress data is available to schools, teachers, and parents over time.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OgStar is an Orton-Gillingham Plus structured literacy curriculum for early readers, dyslexic students, English language learners, and struggling students ages 4–13.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The school page says live onboarding is available and support is offered during school days.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The web version is for Chrome on touchscreen computers or computers with an attached writing pad; the iOS version is for iPad.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker invites visitors to request a free trial of its web-based Chrome OS version, but does not state a trial duration on the page.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Web app data
- For the Chrome OS app, the privacy policy says student usernames, ages, assigned teacher names, usage data, and performance data are available through the administrative portal.ogstarreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
