Unlocking the Potential of English Language Learners

Jan 18, 2011 by Peter Carabi
Shanghai’s novel ELL program by BrainMaps uses Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant products to rapidly foster English proficiency.

What Makes Superman So Great? Closing the Achievement Gap

Dec 14, 2010 by Terri Zezula
Reducing the achievement gap at St. Mary Parish Public Schools was a natural result of district-wide success with Fast ForWord® and Reading Assistant™ products

Scientific Learning Around the World

Nov 9, 2010 by Peter Carabi
Scientific Learning offers products to students all over the world via a network of providers called Value Added Representatives.  The growth of the international market is fueled by increasing awareness of brain fitness and the role of cognitive neuroscience in the learning process, as well as a keen emphasis (especially in Asian countries) on English language learning as a prerequisite for career success.

How Can You Predict Student Reading Growth?

Oct 15, 2010 by Andrew Ostarello

Reading Progress Indicator (RPI) correlates to multiple high-stakes reading assessments and can be a used as a tool for predicting and measuring student reading growth.

Building a Foundation for Academic Success

Oct 15, 2010 by Logan De Ley

Research shows that extensive reading experience makes better readers.  How much print exposure does a child need to achieve reading fluency and the verbal skills and world knowledge required to succeed in school?

Teaching and Learning with Intent through Guided Reading Activities

Sep 7, 2010 by Terri Zezula
Guided reading activities offer wonderful structures for bringing students and their teachers together, and engaging both in the teaching and learning process.

How Does Learning Coach Technology Work?

Aug 31, 2010 by Valerie Beattie, Ph.D
Dr. Valerie Beattie from Scientific Learning explains how the Reading Assistant software works and its unique approach to helping students’ improve reading skills.

One Half Year Increase in One Month with Reading Assistant

Aug 25, 2010 by Melissa Agocs

In a one-month intensive summer school program in 2009, students in Marion County Schools in West Virginia worked on the Reading Assistant program and saw growth of 68 points on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI), more than half the expected yearly gain of 100 to 120 points.

Over 45% Relative Improvement in Students Reaching Proficiency

Aug 18, 2010 by Melissa Agocs

In four years, the percent of fourth graders in the district performing at or above Basic on the initial LEAP ELA test increased impressively from 53% to 78%, starting out far below the state average and then exceeding it.

School Improvement Grant - Intervention for Failing Schools

Jun 29, 2010 by Joseph Noble, Ph.D

“What is the School Improvement Grant?  How much money is available?  Who is eligible to apply?”  Find out what you need to know.

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