Evidence-Based Reading Intervention ProgramDemonstratesSignificantStudentGrowth
EPS Learning, a leader in effective reading intervention solutions, today announced that its Reading Accelerator program hasshown statistically significant improvements in student oral reading fluency, which has beenvalidatedby Tier 3 ESSAresearch.Recent research, led byDr. Matthew Jeans, metTier 3 standardsestablishedbyESSA(Every Student Succeeds Act).Dr. Jeans'sresearch wasconducted during the 2024-25 school year in two middle schools inan urbanschooldistrict in New Jersey. The study examinedliteracy outcomes for studentsin grades 7-8 who scored below the 10th percentile on standardized oral reading fluency assessments-a criticalskilllinked to overall readingproficiency.
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The study's findings were striking.Inhigh-fidelityimplementation classrooms,where students completed 21-22lessons of Reading Accelerator over12 weeks, studentsdemonstratedaveragegrowthof more than17 words correct per minute(WCPM)in oral reading fluency. This growth significantlyexceedsexpected annual growth ratesfor all percentile ranks.Notably, middle school students who are below the 10th percentile in oral reading fluency typically gain only two WCPM in fluency throughout an entire school year.
“We're thrilledto have a new research study that meets ESSA 3 research standards further validatingReadingAccelerator's proveneffectiveness in accelerating literacy outcomes forstrivingreaders,” saidDr.Janine Walker-Caffrey, Chief Academic Officer of EPS Learning. “This researchvalidateswhatwe'veseen in classrooms across the country: ReadingAccelerator delivers measurable, meaningful growth that sets students on a path toward readingproficiency. The fact that students achieved in12 weekswhat typically takes a full year-or more-is a testament to the power ofStructuredLiteracy instruction grounded in the science of reading.We'reespeciallyencouraged that students achieved this growth in large classroom settings, including up to 28 students. This makes Reading Accelerator a truly scalable solution for districts with limited resourcesfor intervention.”
About EPS Reading AcceleratorEPS Reading Accelerator is an evidence-based Structured Literacy intervention designed for striving readers in grades 3-8. Grounded inthescienceofreading, the program helps students master foundational literacy skills through consistent five-step lessons that can be completed in just20 minutesa day. The program addresses all five pillars of reading-phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension-andcan bedeliveredinboth whole-class and small-group settings.
About EPS Learning EPS Learning has partnered with educators for more than 70 years to advance literacy as the springboard for lifelong learning and opportunity. The solutions included in the EPS Literacy Suite are based on thescience ofreading and support grades PreK through 12, all tiers of instruction, and every pillar of reading. EPS Learning offers evidence-based intervention and customized professional learning to help move students toward growth, mastery, and success. Visitwww.epslearning.comto learn more.
Media Contact Crystal Miller,Vice President of Marketing, EPS Learning,971-222-3599,Crystal.Miller@epslearning.com
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