Readable English is an accelerated reading program that employs a patented phonetic system with visual cues to enhance fluency and comprehension for students in grades 2-12, particularly those struggling with decoding and language acquisition. The program enables students to achieve grade-level reading using their existing classroom curriculum, significantly improving their literacy skills in a structured and efficient manner.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students in grades 2-12, including those with learning differences and multilingual learners, struggle with decoding and achieving grade-level reading proficiency using traditional methods. Existing interventions often require students to be pulled out of their regular classroom curriculum, disrupting their learning experience.
Solution
Readable English is an accelerated reading intervention program that employs a patented phonetic system with visual cues embedded directly into existing classroom materials. This approach enhances fluency and comprehension by making English phonetic without altering standard spelling, enabling students to access grade-level content more effectively. The program focuses on systematic phonics and phonemic awareness to build connections between pronunciation, spelling, and meaning, supporting orthographic mapping. By integrating seamlessly into the classroom, Readable English allows students to improve their literacy skills while remaining engaged with their peers and curriculum.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students in grades 2-12 who struggle with reading, special education students, and multilingual learners, as well as teachers and administrators looking for effective reading intervention programs.
Features
- Patented phonetic system with visual cues integrated into text
- Systematic phonics and phonemic awareness instruction
- Markup that makes English phonetic without changing the spelling
- Pronunciation guide built into each word
- Oral reading fluency and reading comprehension assessments (MetaMetrics Lexile® measures)
- Coaching and professional development for teachers and administrators