Rigorous independent efficacy research demonstrates power of 95
Phonics Lesson Library to guide grade 4-5 students to
grade-level
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today 95 Percent Group
LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy
solutions, announced that its 95 Phonics Lesson Library™ is now
listed on the Evidence for ESSA website for Tier 2, small-group
instruction, for grades 4-5. The rating confirms the program's
research meets federal standards under the Every Student Succeeds
Act (ESSA) for demonstrating evidence of efficacy. In 2022, 95
Phonics Core Program® by 95 Percent Group also earned ESSA listing
for Tier 1 Instruction.
Based at Johns Hopkins University's
Center for Research and Reform in Education, Evidence for ESSA was
established following the 2015 Congressional approval of the
federal act and provides independent, authoritative information on
program research that meets the ESSA evidence standards. As a
leading resource in the field, the website enables educators and
communities to select effective instructional tools to improve
student outcomes.
"Our continued, strategic investment in research both provides
us with the information we need to continue to grow and develop our
product offerings and demonstrates to educators the power of our
programs to accelerate literacy skill development for all
students," said Brad Lindaas, CEO,
95 Percent Group. "We are excited to expand our listings on the
highly respected Evidence for ESSA to include supporting
intervention for students in grades 4-5."
95 Phonics Lesson Library provides teachers with the tools to
guide students to grade-level mastery. This evidence-based program
for intervention offers three levels of instruction and
easy-to-use, fully prepared lessons. As a precision tool, 95
Phonics Lesson Library gives students the targeted intervention
they need to fill specific skill gaps.
LXD Research founder Rachel
Schechter, Ph.D., said, "Much of the current focus of
science of reading has been on the earlier elementary grades. Our
recent research demonstrates the ways that 95 Percent Group
programs are effective instructional and intervention tools for
students in grades 4-5."
In the study that earned 95 Phonics Lesson Library Evidence for
ESSA approval, two schools in Ohio's Youngstown City School District implemented
the program with students in grades 4-5. At mid-year, LXD found
that 7 percent more 4th graders and 13 percent more 5th graders
were on or above benchmark compared to their peers in other
district schools that were not using the program.
"Educators making decisions about science of reading aligned
materials for their students are faced with complex and
time-consuming decisions. They need to ask questions, such as 'Is
this program evidence-based?' and 'Will it move the needle for our
students?" 95 Percent Group has made a long-term investment in
independent research they can trust, in order to put that
information at their fingertips," said Amy
Boza, Ph.D., director of research at 95 Percent Group. "In
addition, the work has been highlighted at both national and
international academic conferences including IDA."
About 95 Percent Group
95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to
build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge,
resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using
an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company's
One95™ Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates professional learning and
evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that
supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is
proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read
fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research,
best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading
more broadly. For more information, visit
www.95percentgroup.com.
About LXD Research
LXD Research is an independent evaluation, research, and
consulting division within Charles River Media Group focusing on
educational programs. They design rigorous research studies,
multifaceted data analytic reporting, and dynamic content to
disseminate insights. Visit www.LXDResearch.com.
Media Contact
Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe
Communications for 95 Percent Group, 1 3129538085,
lwolfe@lwolfe.com , www.95percentgroup.com
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