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Build an effective literacy framework anchored in purposeful practice to transform students into lifelong readers.
The research is clear about what it takes to become confident, proficient readers: direct, explicit, and systematic instruction across the five core areas of reading.
The five pillars of literacy
However, creating a systems-wide literacy framework that ensures every student receives the right instruction at the right time requires an efficient, integrated, and flexible set of tools that can drive data-driven decision making across all levels of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
Whether instruction occurs at the whole group, small group or individual level, Renaissance has the tools to create engaging learning experiences where students not only learn the mechanics of reading but also develop a deep appreciation for the written word.
Learn more about how Renaissance products are built to ensure literacy growth for all.
Engaging learning experiences occur when students feel appropriately challenged. Accurate assessment data helps educators identify that just-right level of literacy instruction and reading practice so that students are motivated to learn.
Assessment data also provides district and school leaders detailed insight into where resources can most effectively be allocated to make the greatest impact. And it enables the careful monitoring of groups of students—including those who are systematically disadvantaged—to ensure they are receiving the right supports to succeed.
Only Renaissance offers best-in-class universal screening, diagnostic assessment and progress monitoring tools for Pre-K-12 that answer the question of who is at risk and what to do about it.
One of the real benefits of using the Renaissance solutions is that we can set realistic, individualized goals that promote growth, regardless of the starting point.
Barbie Valenti, Teacher – Minnie Cline Elementary School
And, unlike other assessments, only Renaissance offers universal screeners authentically developed in Spanish so students are placed in a reading range that matches their skills in both languages.
Explore our assessmentsResearch shows that phonics is the most predictive skill of whether a learner will become a successful reader.
With over 100 key phonics skills, educators need an efficient way to pinpoint which skills students are struggling with—and if those skills need to be taught to the whole class, in small group instruction, or to individual students.
Star Phonics does all this in under 5 minutes through its industry-first, web-based screening and diagnostic tools.
Learn more about Star PhonicsResearch shows that purposeful reading practice is critical for developing reading proficiency. There are two pillars that form the foundation upon which proficient readers are shaped: individualized skills practice and dynamic reading practice.
When students are learning new literacy skills, they need many opportunities to practice. We call this individualized skills practice. Individualized skills practice is purposeful when it is:
Renaissance supports interactive skills practice with Lalilo and Freckle, two tools that provide learners with engaging opportunities to strengthen the skills they are being taught.
Lalilo addresses essential foundational literacy skills, such as phonics, sight words, and comprehension, for students learning to read, through personalized and adaptive lessons, tailored to each student via an interactive and engaging platform.
Freckle accelerates learning by addressing literacy skills such as reading comprehension and vocabulary for students what are reading to learn.
In addition to skills mastery, dynamic reading practice is needed to support fluency and generalization. Dynamic reading practice is purposeful when it is:
Renaissance helps educators create dynamic reading practice opportunities throughout pre-K-12 classrooms with myON and Accelerated Reader.
myON gives students access to thousands of books, in English and additional languages, to anchor learning and literacy development in students’ interest areas and in different genres.
Accelerated Reader allows students to monitor their reading comprehension over time, ensuring they can put all of their literacy skills together to make meaning.
It’s one thing for us to have Star Assessments to help inform our instruction, but to have these other supplemental tools—like myON and Freckle—that get students excited about learning is a gamechanger.
Dr. Josh Vadala, Superintendent, Peabody Public Schools
Implementing strong, whole-class Tier 1 instruction is the key to making sure most students reach end of year benchmarks.
Flocabulary’s research-backed lessons use the power of hip-hop and storytelling to build vocabulary and unlock comprehension, leading to improved test scores and outcomes.
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Renaissance offers a robust literacy practice solution built to support all three tiers of an MTSS framework. Our pre-K-12 assessment, instruction and practice tools offer a flexible, open, and comprehensive ecosystem of products to provide all of your learners with what they need to become confident and proficient lifelong readers.
Playbook
Learn how assessment and evidence-based instruction can close the gap for students that fall behind in reading.
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See how significant literacy gains can be achieved with purposeful daily reading practice.
Research
The world’s largest annual study of K—12 student reading habits with information on popular books, student reading growth, and more.