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SeedED - A Community of Practice for Black Parents and Families
Your Child Deserves to Read—Fluently, Proudly, and With Joy.
A family-first holistic program built for Black children. We help parents reclaim literacy by teaching the 14 foundational sounds often skipped in schools—through culturally relevant modeling, behavior support, and community care. Rooted in structured literacy. Designed for real family rhythms.
A Family-First Path to Reading and Belonging
SeedED centers Black children's language, culture, and brilliance. We equip parents to lead at home with simple, proven tools that build strong readers.
Rooted in Structured Literacy
Designed for busy parents
Grounded in pride, not shame
Every Black child deserves access to reading success
15,000+
Words your child could be missing
without mastering these 14 essential sounds
“More Than Tutoring—A Family-Powered Literacy Solution”
While traditional tutoring offers short-term fixes, SeedED provides a comprehensive, family-first approach that builds lasting literacy and confidence.
Traditional Tutoring
  • Focuses on homework and short-term fixes.
  • Tutor leads, child follows.
  • Addresses surface problems only.
  • Limited to academic tasks.
  • Often lacks cultural specificity.
SeedED: Our Transformative Model
  • Focuses on root skills for lifelong reading.
  • Parents co-leads at home after expert guided coaching.
  • Builds confidence, identity, and skills.
  • Includes credentialed teachers & licensed counselors.
  • Culturally affirming and Science of Reading-aligned.
SeedED empowers you to become your child's primary literacy leader, fostering deep, sustained growth tailored to their unique needs and background.
Our Core Disruptors
Made for Our Kids, Not Just Any Kids
Most programs are one-size-fits-all. SeedED was built specifically for Black children, blending the beauty of our language and culture with proven reading science. Your child sees themselves in every lesson.
Fixing What Schools Skipped
We don’t teach the basics you’ve already tried. We go straight to the 14 key sounds that most schools—and most programs—leave out. These sounds unlock fluent, confident reading for your child.
You’re Part of the Process
Other programs expect you to hand your child over to a screen or tutor. SeedED equips you to lead the way at home, with easy tools and support that fit your family’s real life.
The Sounds They Skipped—We Re-Teach.
There are 14 phonemes (letter sounds and sound combinations) most schools overlook. Not your fault. Not your child's.
Many teachers trained before 2000-2021 never learned them. Many teachers trained after 2001 are unsure how to incorporate them into their lessons. That's the system's failure—not yours.
SeedED re-teaches these sounds with tools made for home. We meet your child where they are and help you build from there.
While other programs teach basics, SeedED focuses on the critical 14 phonemes (letter sounds and sound combinations) that are frequently missed in traditional schooling. Mastering these sounds is key to unlocking fluent, confident reading for your child.
What you get:
Live student instruction & parent support
Easy how-to videos with aligned activities
Tools to track progress with confidence
Social-emotional lessons & Family counseling
Why We Built SeedED
In 2017, Dr. Karen Bradford, educator, district administrator and state department of education associate, saw a pattern: Black children were struggling to read—not because they couldn't learn, but because they weren't taught with their dialects and language variations in mind.
The issue: African American English (AAE) is a full language. But schools ignore it. That gap shows up in red ink, referrals, and missed potential.
SeedED closes that gap with a proven model: P.L.O.T.™ (Parent-Led Organized Teaching).
It gives parents the tools, structure, and coaching to co-lead reading at home—based on how our kids actually speak and learn.
The SeedED Team has helped 100s of families. Double-digit growth. Real results. Now it's your turn.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Melinda Cunningham - St Clair : Early Childhood Education
Dr. Cunningham - St Clair has worked with and supported educational initiatives and programs in schools/districts across the US to include, Chicago Public Schools, Detroit Public Schools and Atlanta Public schools. As an Educational advocate for the past 20 years, Dr. Cunningham - St Clair has supported programs that focus on technology integration with emphasis on literacy and writing instruction. Dr. Cunningham- St Clair earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside and Capella University. Dr. Cunningham- St Clair has worked with students in grades Pre-K through Higher Education and enjoys working with teachers to meet the diverse needs of students. Dr Cunningham - St Clair excels at working with families and educators to find creative ways to engage students in the learning process to promote academic growth. “One of my life goals has been to grow through education and life experiences.”
Emma Sanks : Middle School Education & Social-Emotional Skills
Bio coming soon
Dr. Napoleon A. Bradford : Student & Family Counseling
Bio coming soon
What You'll Learn, Hear, and Do
Our six-week guided learning arc walks the family step-by-step through what your child needs most.
1
Weekly Live Student sessions for Pre-K through 8th grades
2
Weekly Live Parent Coaching Calls from culturally aligned coaches
3
Licensed counselor and behavior specialist support
4
Bite-size content for mobile devices
5
Tools to track progress with confidence
Reading Feels Possible Again
"He's already showing tremendous progress in a month's time!"
"I know retaining Collin would benefit him much MORE than allowing him to promote... He has the BEST Educational Coach, Dr. Karen Hilton Bradford. He's already showing tremendous progress in a month's time!"
— Tamika James, Parent
"My Aiden has grown so much this summer. From no reading at all and now he's reading alone and also with assistance. My family and I are extremely grateful. . ."
— Precious Gailliard, Parent
"She was willing to come to Maryland to be apart of the IEP meeting."
". . .Dr. Bradford was precise in her questioning, diligent in articulating the federal standards and guidelines (which they were NOT following), and persistent, not only, in getting answers but the right answers."
— Kimberly M. Covington
"Your professionalism and knowledge of Special Education are irreproachable. You are the right one!"
— L.A., Parent
"Beyond her commitment to instructional excellence . . ."
"Beyond her commitment to instructional excellence and student achievement, Dr. Bradford merely is an indefatigable taskmaster and fastidious problem solver. . . her ability to listen and communicate effectively is a significant asset to students, parents, schools, and organizations."
— Kharimah Dessow, Esq.
Join Our Parent Meeting: See How SeedED Can Help Your Child Thrive
Curious about how SeedED can transform your child’s reading skills? Join us for an exclusive Parent & Family Meeting to get a firsthand look at our program.
At this meeting, you’ll:
Connect with other families who understand the challenges of helping a child with reading.
Get a sneak peek of our 6-week program and the proven P.L.O.T.™ method.
Ask all your questions in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Leave with a clear path forward to help your child read more confidently.
Ready to take the next step? The meeting is FREE, but you must register to attend!

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Dates for Fall 2025 Cohorts : October 6th - November 14th

SeedED offers flexible enrollment options designed to fit your family's needs and budget. Choose the path that works best for you, or connect with us to explore custom solutions. Value: $3,450
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