"It has opened our eyes to what technology and brain research can do." —Mary Nardo, Fast ForWord Coordinator, Harrisburg School District, quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Multiple Sites (Oral Language)
The language comprehension skills for a group of at-risk English Language Learners moved from below average to well within the average range. |
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Multiple Sites (Phonemic Awareness)
A national group of at-risk English Language Learners improved phonological awareness skills. |
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Dallas, TX (Diverse Students)
A diverse group of students from Dallas improved on state assessments after sequential use of Fast ForWord products. |
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Dallas, TX (ELL and Special Education Students)
Texas high school students who were learning English or were receiving special education services significantly improved their reading comprehension skills by up to two years following Fast ForWord participation. |
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Davenport Community Schools, IA
ELL/LEP and non-ELL/LEP participants from Davenport made statistically similar gains in reading skills. |
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Killeen, TX
A group of Fast ForWord participants, including English language learners, demonstrated accelerated acquisition of reading and phonological awareness skills. |
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Phoenix, AZ
79% of Arizona English language learners improved one or more proficiency levels on the AZELLA after using Fast ForWord products. |
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Phoenix, AZ
English-Language Learners in Arizona made significant gains in foundational reading skills. |
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Schaumburg, IL
A group of Fast ForWord participants, including non-native English speakers, made significant, lasting improvements in language and early reading skills. |
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Springfield, MA
Across demographic groups, participants in Springfield, MA, improved reading skills from the 28th to the 40th percentile. |
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"We're finding that it's not just one type of student who can benefit from Fast ForWord. The program has had an impact on several ESL students, helping them learn English."
—Rebecca Duncan, Principal, L.C. Curry Elementary School, Bowling Green, KY
—Rebecca Duncan, Principal, L.C. Curry Elementary School, Bowling Green, KY