Who We Are

Cognitive First™(Cog1st) is the nation’s nonprofit pioneer in universal access to reading and learning skill testing and training.

The Individual Cognitive Reading and Learning Skills of Children Make a Difference in their Lives, in their Family, in our Communities and in our Nation.

Cognitive First is a leader in helping children develop strong phonemic awareness skills and in delivering affordable access to cognitive (learning capacity) evaluation and brain skill exercise sets. With these tools parents, schools, literacy programs and after-school programs can be much more effective. A belief in the importance of making every child smarter, especially those who are under-resourced and under-served, has made Cog1st a leader in understanding the core reading and learning elements needed to help children reach their full potential. Having Cognitive First initiatives and approaches in place expands parental involvement and equips children for greater academic achievement.

How a Child Learns, Matters!