Phoneme-Level AI Technology

Accelerate Reading Acquisition with Vertical Take-Off Reading

VTO Reading gives teachers phoneme-level AI tools to track oral reading accuracy and make data-driven decisions in the classroom.

5 min
Daily Practice
Any
Device
100%
Individualized

We are dyslexia therapists who needed better tools to keep up with the demand.

So, we made one.

Why Choose VTO Reading?

Our platform combines cutting-edge AI with proven reading science to deliver individualized instruction at scale.

Individualization

No teacher has time to listen to every child read. Our app is the solution with individualized instruction. The platform meets learners at their skill level, not their age.

Accurate Data

The feedback from practice is detailed enough to make instructional decisions. You will know exactly what your students can read and where they struggle.

Improved Reading

Our platform flexes to any scope and sequence, and you will not waste time on skills that have already been mastered. This makes filling in the gaps easier, improving reading accuracy faster.

Who Will Benefit from VTO?

Whether you're a classroom teacher or a specialized therapist, VTO adapts to your workflow.

Benefits for Schools

  • Daily practice integrated with your existing phonics and intervention programs
  • Measurable gains in decoding accuracy and reading fluency
  • Reduced instructional fatigue for teachers
  • Accessible from any device—no installation required
  • Affordable per-student pricing and scalable for districts

Benefits for Therapists and Tutors

  • Extends Therapy Beyond the Chair. VTO gives students structured oral reading practice between sessions—so progress continues every day, not just during therapy hours.
  • Data-Driven Insight. Reports show accuracy, fluency, and error patterns at the phoneme level. You can see exactly which correspondences need reinforcement before your next session.
  • Aligned to Any Scope & Sequence. Therapists select the phoneme–grapheme correspondences currently being taught; VTO builds perfectly matched practice materials in seconds—no prep required.
  • Saves Time. No more searching for decodable text or making lists by hand. VTO generates individualized word, phrase, and sentence lists instantly.
  • Supports Fidelity of Instruction. VTO reinforces your therapeutic goals with practice designed around explicit, cumulative, and multisensory structured literacy principles.

Trusted by Educators

See what teachers and reading specialists are saying about VTO Reading.

"VTO has transformed how I approach reading intervention. The phoneme-level data gives me insights I never had before, and my students are making faster progress than ever."

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Sarah M.
Reading Specialist

"As a dyslexia therapist, I'm always looking for tools that can help me serve more students effectively. VTO does exactly that—it's like having an assistant that never misses a detail."

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Jennifer K.
Dyslexia Therapist

"The five-minute daily practice fits perfectly into our schedule. Students love the immediate feedback, and I love that I can track exactly which phonemes need more attention."

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Michael T.
3rd Grade Teacher

Meet Our Team

The passionate experts behind VTO Reading.

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Leta Palmiter, Ed.S., CALT, C-SLDS

Founder

Leta founded VTO Reading with one mission: to close the gap between what students need and what schools can realistically provide. After decades working directly with struggling readers, she saw too many learners falling through the cracks simply because there wasn't enough time, support, or individualized practice.

An accomplished education professional, Leta served as Executive Director of the Illuminations Center for Dyslexia, a National LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator, and Adjunct Professor of Special Education. She holds advanced degrees in dyslexia therapy and instructional leadership, along with certifications as a CERI Dyslexia Specialist and Certified Academic Language Therapist. Her book, Mississippi Rising: The Story of How the Last Became First in Literacy Growth, was published in 2022.

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Ben Stasa

Co-Founder

Ben is Co-Founder of VTO Reading, CEO of Cylotron, and a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University. With over seven years managing large-scale engineering projects and a background in AI, microelectronics, and signal processing, Ben brings deep technical and strategic expertise to VTO. A registered patent attorney, he led the effort to secure VTO's patent-pending status—bridging innovation and impact to turn research into real-world tools that accelerate literacy.

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Hollis Phillips

Lead Software Engineer

Hollis is the lead software engineer at VTO Reading, bringing a robust blend of technical skills and leadership experience. His prior role at Analyst Intelligence as a Sr. Backend Engineer directly aligns with expertise in education technology design and development. Committed to learning and applying the latest methodologies, Hollis is vital to the evolving field of education technology.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your needs. All plans include full platform access.

Individual
Perfect for tutors and therapists
$99/year
or $10/month
  • Up to 20 students
  • Phoneme-level analytics
  • Custom word lists
  • Progress reports
  • Email support
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Enterprise
Full integration & custom onboarding
Custom
  • Everything in Schools & Districts
  • SSO integration
  • Clever sync
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Custom onboarding
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Literacy Partners
For literacy organizations and community programs supporting reading development
  • Flexible pricing
  • Partner support
  • Custom implementation

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started with VTO Reading.

Download Lesson Planning Guide

Perfect Practice. Real Progress.

Free for Schools — Try It for a Full Grading Period!

VTO Reading is an AI-powered literacy practice platform that helps students build decoding accuracy and reading fluency through individualized daily oral reading practice.

  • Free to sign up
  • Free to use for the first grading period (up to 6 months)
  • Only $10/month per student when converting to a paid account

From your Teacher Dashboard, you can download all student usernames and passwords with one click, or have students log in through Clever, depending on how your account is set up. Your lessons appear exactly as you created them—one word, one phrase at a time—keeping practice simple and aligned to instruction.

Students log in, read for five minutes, self-check their work, record their reading, and they're done for the day.

It's the best homework a teacher could assign—and the best homework a student could ask for.

Data drives instruction.

Our platform is designed to give you real time feedback on what sound symbol correspondences students can actually read and where they need more direct instruction.

VTO is designed to keep the teacher in the loop. This makes more time for you to do the work that only you can do.

  • Log in to the VTO Portal
  • Explore the sample lesson and student results
  • Add your own students and lessons templates if you'd like
  • Schedule a quick onboarding session with Leta

Join the pilot now to get free access for 6 months. We will give pilot participants discounts on launch.

Up to 20.

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