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Presentation 1What is Fast ForWord?
Fast ForWord is an evidence-based, adaptive reading and language program that delivers 1-2 years gain in 40-60 hours of use for English Language Learners and any struggling learner.
Schools choose Fast ForWord because our unique brain-based approach targets the root causes of reading difficulty to deliver lasting results that make better readers and lifelong learners.
Build Listening Accuracy, Language and Cognitive Skills
Covers K -12 grades
55 different on-line games
10 separate modules
High/Low content
Backed with teacher resources
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Reading Assistant
Reading Assistant Plus is an innovative online guided reading tool that provides intensive reading practice. Learners use the tool to read developmentally appropriate texts both silently and aloud.
Engage the Adolescent Mind
Age-appropriate content, adaptive exercises, and leveled reading selections dynamically adjust to reading skill attainment and student progress. Exercises are designed to promote confidence and student agency while providing real-time and personalized corrective feedback.
Teaching Resources
On-line and off-line / PC/Apple/iPad/Whiteboard
Computer games, Apps, exercises, Presentations, Videos, Audio files
Workbooks, Flashcards, Reading Books
Class Lesson (with scripts), Annual Planners,
Assessments
Daily program tracking
Teaching Resources
On-line and off-line / PC/Apple/iPad/Whiteboard
Computer games, Apps, exercises, Presentations, Videos, Audio files
Workbooks, Flashcards, Reading Books
Class Lesson (with scripts), Annual Planners,
Assessments
Daily program tracking
EVERY BRAIN IS DIFFERENT
Who is it for?
Different learner types and intervention levels have different needs. Fast ForWord offers a personalized and differentiated pathway for each learner to maximize achievement potential.
Departments of Education Name Fast ForWord Top Intervention
Neural deficits in children with dyslexia ameliorated by behavioral remediation: Evidence from functional MRI Fast ForWord meets all needs for all grades versus competitors such as Achieve 3000, Lexia and Reading Recovery. Nevada State concludes that the Fast ForWord...
Home Study Use Guidelines
Getting Started with Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Plus at HomeGet text from here https://www.scilearn.com/wp-content/uploads/Using_Fast_ForWord_at_Home-1.pdf
Dyslexia, Visual or Auditory?
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Auditory Processing and Hearing, What’s the Difference?
Auditory Processing is basically the role the brain plays in the hearing process which ultimately enables us to develop learning skills. Essentially, it is our brain and not our ears that hear. The ears play the part of sending raw information on for further analysis...
Developing Independent Readers in School- Reading Assistant
A Teacher’s View of Reading Assistant “I’m a bit fascinated to introduce to you a new reading software. Last night, I was telling V that this software is like a ‘personal reading tutor’ to Little Edison, and he was very excited about it. Much to my delight, our boy is...
Free White Paper – Decoding Dyslexia for Educators
1. Learn the Dos and Don'ts Know the Dyslexia Do’s and Don’ts to make your school an optimal learning environment for students showing signs of dyslexia. Do:• Screen and test for dyslexia.Proper treatment can only follow an accurate diagnosis. Different types of...