2011 Virtual Circle of Learning Wrap-Up

Nov 8, 2011 by Pam Combs

Catch the 2011 Virtual Circle of Learning highlights, and learn how you can increase student engagement and motivation with these helpful resources.

Longitudinal Study Shows Significant Fast ForWord Gains Endure Over Time

Oct 6, 2011 by Melissa Agocs

VIDEO: Students from Clarke County, GA, on average, showed a steady increase in CRCT reading scores with each passing year after starting to use Fast ForWord products.

Fast ForWord® Language Series Has Greatest Impact of Any Intervention Listed by NCRTI

Sep 22, 2011 by Norene Wiesen

VIDEO: The Fast ForWord Language Series had the greatest impact and the largest positive effect of any intervention listed by the National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI). Get the details here.

Implementation Fidelity: Maximizing Your Fast ForWord® or Reading Assistant™ Investment

Aug 11, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

What is Implementation Fidelity?  Find out here, and learn how your implementation of Fast ForWord or Reading Assistant can lead to 50% more reading gain per year, on average.

Students who Struggle in the Mainstream: What their Homework Patterns May Tell You

Aug 2, 2011 by Jacqueline Egli
Do your child’s homework patterns reveal hidden learning deficits? Improving reading fluency can improve student achievement for struggling learners across multiple subjects.

Inspiring Fluency: One School’s Journey to Improve Reading Skills

Jul 21, 2011 by Jacqueline Egli

Reading fluency is one of five core reading skills and plays a key role in reading development. Learn how one school improved reading skills with Reading Assistant software.

“I Thought We Were Losing Him”: Why We Become Teachers

Apr 12, 2011 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Read the powerful story of one struggling middle student who achieved a 4 year, 2 month reading level gain in just 60 days using the Fast ForWord program.  “Last year,” said his reading coach, “…I thought we were losing him…”

Truth in Numbers: School Achieves Statistically Significant Improvements on TAKS

Mar 3, 2011 by Logan De Ley

Students made significant reading proficiency gains after implementing Reading Assistant software, suggesting that guided oral reading practice with Reading Assistant had a dramatic impact on reading achievement.

Improving Reading Comprehension in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Feb 17, 2011 by Ann Osterling

Learn why reading comprehension problems are often overlooked in children with Asperger’s Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder and what can be done to improve reading comprehension skills for these learners.

Test Scores Exceed State Average in 4 Subject Areas After Fast ForWord

Feb 15, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

Student test scores from St. Mary Parish School District have steadily increased after Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant implementation, surpassing the state average score on the LEAP.

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