95 Phonics Core Program insights
Explore insights from educators and practical resources as you evaluate the benefits of an evidence-based reading program to support your Tier 1 phonics instruction.
Boerne Independent School District: Transforming K-5 reading instruction with 95 Phonics Core Program®
It’s time to get literacy instruction right for every child, and this new series is here to help. The Research Impact Series aims to provide educators and administrators with short research profiles of school districts and schools making a measurable difference in student achievement using science of reading-aligned and evidence-based programs and strategies in the classroom.
The teachers sold it for us because they could see the impact.
Marshal Wolff Curriculum Coordinator, RLA Elementary, Boerne ISD
Strengthen your core literacy instruction
Are you looking for a new language arts curriculum and wondering about phonics instruction? Are too many of your students in need of intervention? Follow the science of reading and discover why an evidence-based phonics supplement is critical to your literacy toolkit (and student progress).
Spotlight Texas: Literacy thrives in Glen Rose
Discover how real schools are making real progress. In this three-part spotlight series, we’re showcasing how districts like Glen Rose Independent School District are turning evidence-based literacy practices into real results—and transforming reading outcomes for their students.
18%
reduction in kindergarten students at-risk by EOY (2023-2024 school year)
Spotlight North Carolina: One95 Literacy Ecosystem takes root
It’s aligned with the science of reading. This is how children begin reading. This is what we’re missing.
Dr. Lutashia Dove Elementary and Preschool Director, Edgecombe County Public Schools
I am seeing double digit gains in K-5—double digit.
Nikki Porter, Principal
Spotlight Pennsylvania: Empowering 4th and 5th grade students with foundational phonics instruction
I truly feel like this is structured literacy, and I know that it’s the way we should be moving to build the necessary foundational skills for our students.
Kayla Steffens 5th grade teacher, Park Hills Elementary
One of the most effective tools that we’re using in Fulton County Schools is 95 Phonics Core Program. That has been a game changer for our students and for our teachers. Honestly if I tried to remove that program from our teacher’s hands these days, they would fight me. And when I go into classrooms, I see students learning at levels that they haven’t learned in previous years. It’s truly been transformational.
Mike Looney, PhD
Spotlight Illinois: Schoolwide literacy growth with core phonics instruction
We realized we can’t ‘tier group’ ourselves out of an instructional deficit. So we chose to take on the implementation of core instruction.
Holly Davis-Kitson Principal, Parsons Elementary School
Spotlight Tennessee: Explicit phonics instruction is raising the bar
Without a doubt, the greatest impact on student learning has been the 95 Phonics Core Program and the teacher content knowledge gained from the professional learning that supported the implementation and beyond.
Gina Looney District reading and RTI coordinator, Franklin Special School District
Having a strong strategy like this in Tier 1 is your best defense against more kids moving into Tiers 2 or 3.
Julie Groce, First Grade Teacher
95 Phonics Core Program® K-2 Efficacy Study
#1
ESSA Level of evidence, based upon a third-party independent efficacy study on the impact of 95 Phonics Core Program
Spotlight Texas: New results from Southside
If we are starting our students from the beginning with this kind of direct instruction on phonics, we can go a long way towards preventing some of our students from struggling at all. 95 Phonics Core Program is instruction for everyone, not just those who need more support.
Alejandra Ramirez Elementary Reading Coordinator PreK-5, Southside ISD
We look for growth from all students, not just our struggling students. We can’t be satisfied with the growth we have experienced; some students haven’t reached their highest potential yet. We need to set high expectations and bring out the best in our teachers.
Joyce Flowers, PhD
95 Phonics Core Program in the news
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Approves An Array of 95 Percent Group Science of Reading Solutions
Ohio education leaders have made a deep commitment to accelerating literacy skill development for all students. I am proud that 95 Percent Group’s literacy solutions already serve many schools in Ohio, and excited that today’s news will increase access to our offerings statewide. Our programs provide Ohio teachers with a powerful foundational skills program and intervention tools that integrate with any existing curricula and are proven to accelerate reading skills.
Brad Lindaas CEO of 95 Percent Group
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I believe that 95 Percent Group is uniquely positioned to help guide the way for an ever increasing Science of Reading base in our country. We provide the entire literacy system for teachers and their students. This includes professional learning, assessment, and instructional resources so that teachers can turn theory into practice and help each child make progress.
Laura Stewart Chief Academic Officer