Starfall Education Foundation

Mission:
Starfall Education Foundation is a publicly supported nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible, engaging, and research-based educational resources for children. The foundation was established by Dr. Stephen Schutz, inspired by his own childhood struggles with dyslexia, to create a learning platform that supports children of all abilities in developing literacy and math skills.

Services and Programs:

• Free and Low-Cost Online Learning: Starfall offers a wide range of interactive, multisensory games and activities designed to teach reading and mathematics to children from preschool through fifth grade and above.
• Curriculum Alignment: All activities are research-based and align with state learning objectives for English language arts and mathematics.
• Specialized Support: The platform is especially effective for emergent readers, children with special needs or learning difficulties, and English Language Learners (ELL/ESL).
• Membership Program: A low-cost membership expands access to additional animated songs, mathematics activities, reading materials, and supports the creation of new educational content.
• Accessibility Initiatives: Starfall is committed to web accessibility, with ongoing efforts to conform to WCAG 2.1 A/AA standards. The Enhanced Accessible Index (EAI) provides screen-reader compatibility, keyboard accessibility, captions, and customizable accessibility settings.
• Inclusive Content: The site includes transcriptions, visual descriptions, high-contrast content, and captioned songs and nursery rhymes, ensuring usability for children with diverse needs.

Who They Serve:

• Children in preschool through fifth grade and above
• Students with special needs or learning difficulties
• English Language Learners (ELL/ESL)
• Parents, educators, and schools seeking accessible, standards-aligned educational resources

Service Area:

Starfall's online platform is accessible nationwide, including to residents of Louisa County, VA and surrounding regions.

Additional Information:

• Starfall does not display advertising, collect personal information from children, or sell user data.
• The organization supports both school and homeschool environments.
• Ongoing accessibility improvements are informed by third-party audits and user feedback.

For more details about accessibility features, curriculum, and membership, contact the organization or visit the website.