3 Ways We've Made the New Fast ForWord Better
May 1, 2018
We spoke with many educators about their implementation struggles, strategies, and successes to discover how we could improve our Fast ForWord program even more. What came out of these conversations is an intervention program that is better, faster, and smarter! Learn more.
Autism and Brain Plasticity: 2018 Research
Apr 26, 2018
Every year, the highly esteemed Dr. Martha Burns reviews the freshest, latest research on autism, then translates it into understandable language for parents and practitioners alike. For Autism Awareness Month, read the top 5 facts we've learned, and 5 implications for treatment.
Fast ForWord Program Is Named a Finalist for Two EdTech Cool Tool Awards
Apr 19, 2018
For the 2nd year in a row, Fast ForWord was recognized by The EdTech Awards. This year, Fast ForWord was a finalist in the special needs solution category, and it was chosen as a finalist in the language learning solution category.
The Reading Brain: How Your Brain Helps You Read, and Why it Matters
Dec 6, 2017
Reading is a complex task that requires many parts of the brain. Learn what happens in the brain when you read and what you can do to build a reading-ready brain.
Why I've Supported Fast ForWord for 20+ Years
Nov 1, 2017
When students read poorly, they often generalize it to other subjects (“Maybe I am just dumb”) and most things in school can become overwhelming. That’s painful to watch. How would you like to have joyful, confident readers? How would you like this for free - zilch, nada, zippo?
We Asked the Fast ForWord Experts About Back to School
Aug 23, 2017
We asked our implementation experts (also known as Professional Development Managers) about what they see in classrooms across the country, how you all are motivating your kiddos, and their top piece of advice for you this year. I was most excited about the story at the end!
Why Silent Reading Doesn’t Work for Struggling Readers
Aug 9, 2017
Consider what's happening during silent reading time in your classroom, when readers below-grade-level are silently looking at a book. They may appear to be benefiting from this, but the National Reading Panel's research shows otherwise. If silent reading doesn't work, what does? Check out the 5 recommendations here.
Our Top 5 Most Popular Webinars: Watch Now!
Jul 26, 2017
Make the most of summer by watching our 5 most popular webinars from the last year. Recorded webinars can be viewed from anywhere so pull out your computer, your tablet, or your smartphone and start your summer learning. Enjoy!
Implicit vs. Explicit Instruction: Which is Better for Word Learning?
Jun 28, 2017
Do students learn better when instructors clearly outline learning goals (explicit instruction), or when students explore concepts independently (implicit instruction)?
Why Prosody Matters: The Importance of Reading Aloud with Expression
Jun 13, 2017
Reading aloud isn’t just for beginning readers. Expressive oral reading is a foundational reading skill that all students should be developing between first and fifth grade. Find out why.
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