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How the ELL Brain Learns: Internationally Renowned Author Dr. David Sousa to Lead Webinar for Scientific Learning
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 30, 1:45PM CDT
In U.S. schools, the number of students who are English language learners (ELL) has grown by more than 50 percent in the last decade -- with some states experiencing increases of up to 800 percent. Yet, the academic performance levels of ELL students are significantly below those of their peers in nearly every measure of achievement. To help educators gain new insights into how to help ELL students make significant gains in their reading and language skills, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will present a free webinar, titled "How the ELL Brain Learns," by international educational consultant and author David A. Sousa, Ed.D.
Scientific Learning Awarded Patent for Innovative Method to Build Critical Thinking and Abstract Reasoning Skills
GlobeNewswire - Fri Apr 25, 3:05PM CDT
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) stress the critical thinking, problem-solving and analytic skills required for success in college, careers and life. Building upon its 18-year history of invention, innovation and proven results, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) this month was awarded a new patent for a unique method to help students develop higher order thinking skills, which are required by the CCSS.
Murray County Schools Improves State Test Scores and Graduation Rate Using Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 14, 9:35AM CDT
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) has named Murray County Schools a National Leadership Center due to strong student achievement gains after the use of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The district is the first National Leadership Center in Georgia and one of only four across the United States.
Students With Learning Disabilities Improve Test Scores With Fast ForWord Intervention From Scientific Learning
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 03, 4:15PM CDT
Students with disabilities drop out at twice the rate of their peers. Even more startling is the fact that 80 percent never learn to read proficiently. To treat the underlying causes of language and reading difficulties, schools across the country are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) reading intervention from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). Two examples are Blount County Schools in Alabama and the Haines Borough School District in Alaska, where schools using the Fast ForWord program have narrowed the achievement gap and improved performance on state tests for students in special education.
Mobile Edugame Market in North America 2012-2016: with InViVo Communications Inc., Lumos Labs Inc., and Nintendo Co. Ltd. Dominating
M2 - Wed Mar 19, 11:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fnb6wf/mobile_edugame) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Edugame Market in North America 2012-2016" report to their offering. The Mobile Edugame market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 17.22 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing development initiatives of enterprises. The Mobile Edugame market in North America has also been witnessing an increasing focus on health. However, maintaining high growth levels could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space are Glu Mobile Inc., InViVo Communications Inc., Lumos Labs Inc., and Nintendo Co. Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., HealthTap Inc., Posit Science Corp., Dakim Inc., CogniFit Ltd., Scientific Learning Corp., and Vivity Labs Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the researchers' team said: 'Health is one of the primary issues of concern for people living in the North America region, and in a relatively short period of time, games have become an important way in which to maintain health. Also, there is an increasing amount of edugames coming onto the market to serve as important tools for training professionals, such as paramedics. Vendors are also increasingly focusing on creating custom content for health professionals. Recently, HealthTap, which is an interactive medical community, raised a fund of US$11.5 million, bringing its overall funding to US$14 million, in order to gamify the process of doctors answering questions related to health as well as to hire personnel and to involve more physicians and patients in the community. Hence due to the increasing focus on custom application development to gamify the health improvement process, the Mobile Edugames market in North America is expected to further develop during the forecast period.' For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fn...le_edugame About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
March is National Reading Month: How Speech Recognition Technology is Transforming Self-Conscious and Struggling Readers Into Fluent Readers
GlobeNewswire - Tue Mar 18, 1:06PM CDT
Parents and teachers, alike, know the heart-rending experience of watching a child labor to read, stammer and stumble over words, and give up in tears. Events like National Reading Month in March celebrate and highlight the importance of reading, but children who have difficulty with fluency -- the ability to read text accurately and with ease -- face obstacles that are often difficult to address in today's high-stakes education climate.
Grand Prairie Independent School District Expands Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs to 24 Schools
GlobeNewswire - Thu Dec 12, 1:07PM CST
After successfully introducing the Fast ForWord(R) online reading intervention in 2011, Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) in Texas plans to expand its Fast ForWord implementation and add the Reading Assistant(TM) program to a total of 24 schools. In addition, in recognition of the district's exemplary implementation, it has been selected as a National Leadership Center by Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). Grand Prairie ISD is the first National Leadership Center in Texas and one of only three across the United States.
Struggling Students in Hoke County Schools Achieve Significant Gains After Using the Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Wed Dec 04, 6:00AM CST
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) has named Hoke County Schools in North Carolina a National Reference Site due to strong student gains achieved after the use of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The rural district joins a distinguished group of 35 National Reference Site schools and districts in the United States and Canada that exemplify the outstanding use of the online reading programs.
Conner High School Students Significantly Improve ACT Scores After Using Reading Assistant From Scientific Learning Corp.
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 14, 7:00AM CST
According to a 2012 report by ACT(R), far too many students graduate from high school ill-prepared for the academic rigors of college. Indeed, in 2012, only 52 percent of all ACT-tested high school graduates met the College Readiness Benchmark in Reading. To help close the gap between college eligibility and college readiness, Conner High School in Hebron, Ky. has created an innovative Reading for College Success course for struggling readers, which incorporates the Reading Assistant(TM) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). After using the online reading tool for an average of four months, 89 percent of students achieved significant increases in their ACT Reading scores and 33 percent tested out of the intervention by reaching the ACT benchmark score.
Scientific Learning Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 12, 3:05PM CST
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL), a leading provider of technologies for accelerated learning, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.
Scientific Learning to Discuss Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 05, 1:48PM CST
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 after the market close on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Scientific Learning will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Dr. Norman Doidge to Present Webinar Based on Best Selling Book; Scientific Learning Corp. Offers Free Chapter to Registrants
GlobeNewswire - Thu Sep 19, 10:58AM CDT
Can the brain really change its own structure and function? What does this mean for students who struggle with language or reading? On Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. Eastern), Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will present a free, online seminar by Norman Doidge, M.D., author of the New York Times and international bestseller, "The Brain That Changes Itself." Scientific Learning, maker of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online learning programs, is offering a free download of a chapter from Dr. Doidge's groundbreaking book to everyone who registers for the webinar.
Scientific Learning Corp. Launches ReadingAssistant.com, a Repository of Resources on Reading Fluency and Comprehension
GlobeNewswire - Fri Sep 13, 6:00AM CDT
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) today announces ReadingAssistant.com, a new website that provides teachers, reading specialists and school principals with an array of resources focused on reading fluency and comprehension. Reading Assistant(TM) is an award-winning, online tool that uses speech recognition to correct and support students as they read aloud, building fluency and comprehension with the help of a supportive listener.
Scientific Learning Announces New White Paper and Webinar on Reading Fluency and Comprehension by Dr. Timothy Rasinski
GlobeNewswire - Mon Sep 09, 3:34PM CDT
As part of the Common Core State Standards initiative, students are required to read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. To help educators gain a better understanding of how to teach fluency so their students can gain more from their reading, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will release a new white paper and present a free webinar by Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award-winning reading clinic.
OTC Daily Alert Stock Watch - Scientific Learning (OTCQB: SCIL)
WorldStockWire - Fri Sep 06, 11:00PM CDT
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Schools Reduce Special Ed Referrals, Save Money, and Improve Test Scores With Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Wed Aug 21, 6:00AM CDT
Students with disabilities drop out at twice the rate of their peers, and 80 percent never learn to read proficiently. Even more alarming is the fact that only three percent of students who enter special education ever exit. To reduce special education referrals and get struggling learners back on track, schools across the country are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). In Ware County Schools in Georgia and the Show Low Unified School District in Arizona, schools using the programs have significantly reduced the number of students referred to special education, while improving student performance on state tests.
Donegan Burns Foundation Selects Fast ForWord Online Reading Intervention for Dyslexia Testing and Intervention Grant
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 15, 3:08PM CDT
One in 10 people has dyslexia. On average, children with dyslexia aren't diagnosed until the third grade, after falling behind their peers. The Donegan Burns Foundation is an organization that helps schools, afterschool programs and children's organizations provide appropriate instruction to prevent and close these gaps. The foundation has selected the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) as the intervention for its Dyslexia Testing and Intervention (DTI) Grant.
Scientific Learning Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 12, 3:05PM CDT
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL), a leading provider of technologies for accelerated learning, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Scientific Learning to Discuss Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 05, 6:06PM CDT
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 after the market close on Monday, August 12, 2013. Scientific Learning will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Raupp Elementary School in Michigan Implements Fast ForWord Program as Part of Priority School Transformation Plan
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 01, 1:27PM CDT
After being identified in the bottom five percent of Michigan's Top-to-Bottom ranking of schools and being named a Priority School, Raupp Elementary School launched a Transformation plan focused on rapid turnaround. As part of this plan, Raupp School will implement the Fast ForWord(R) online reading intervention with all students this fall. Developed by Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL), the Fast ForWord program is used in schools across Michigan and the nation to help students raise their reading skill level up to two years in as little as three months.
How the ELL Brain Learns: Internationally Renowned Author Dr. David Sousa to Lead Webinar for Scientific Learning
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 30, 1:45PM CDT
In U.S. schools, the number of students who are English language learners (ELL) has grown by more than 50 percent in the last decade -- with some states experiencing increases of up to 800 percent. Yet, the academic performance levels of ELL students are significantly below those of their peers in nearly every measure of achievement. To help educators gain new insights into how to help ELL students make significant gains in their reading and language skills, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will present a free webinar, titled "How the ELL Brain Learns," by international educational consultant and author David A. Sousa, Ed.D.
Scientific Learning Awarded Patent for Innovative Method to Build Critical Thinking and Abstract Reasoning Skills
GlobeNewswire - Fri Apr 25, 3:05PM CDT
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) stress the critical thinking, problem-solving and analytic skills required for success in college, careers and life. Building upon its 18-year history of invention, innovation and proven results, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) this month was awarded a new patent for a unique method to help students develop higher order thinking skills, which are required by the CCSS.
Murray County Schools Improves State Test Scores and Graduation Rate Using Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 14, 9:35AM CDT
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) has named Murray County Schools a National Leadership Center due to strong student achievement gains after the use of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The district is the first National Leadership Center in Georgia and one of only four across the United States.
Students With Learning Disabilities Improve Test Scores With Fast ForWord Intervention From Scientific Learning
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 03, 4:15PM CDT
Students with disabilities drop out at twice the rate of their peers. Even more startling is the fact that 80 percent never learn to read proficiently. To treat the underlying causes of language and reading difficulties, schools across the country are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) reading intervention from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). Two examples are Blount County Schools in Alabama and the Haines Borough School District in Alaska, where schools using the Fast ForWord program have narrowed the achievement gap and improved performance on state tests for students in special education.
Mobile Edugame Market in North America 2012-2016: with InViVo Communications Inc., Lumos Labs Inc., and Nintendo Co. Ltd. Dominating
M2 - Wed Mar 19, 11:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fnb6wf/mobile_edugame) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Edugame Market in North America 2012-2016" report to their offering. The Mobile Edugame market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 17.22 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing development initiatives of enterprises. The Mobile Edugame market in North America has also been witnessing an increasing focus on health. However, maintaining high growth levels could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space are Glu Mobile Inc., InViVo Communications Inc., Lumos Labs Inc., and Nintendo Co. Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., HealthTap Inc., Posit Science Corp., Dakim Inc., CogniFit Ltd., Scientific Learning Corp., and Vivity Labs Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the researchers' team said: 'Health is one of the primary issues of concern for people living in the North America region, and in a relatively short period of time, games have become an important way in which to maintain health. Also, there is an increasing amount of edugames coming onto the market to serve as important tools for training professionals, such as paramedics. Vendors are also increasingly focusing on creating custom content for health professionals. Recently, HealthTap, which is an interactive medical community, raised a fund of US$11.5 million, bringing its overall funding to US$14 million, in order to gamify the process of doctors answering questions related to health as well as to hire personnel and to involve more physicians and patients in the community. Hence due to the increasing focus on custom application development to gamify the health improvement process, the Mobile Edugames market in North America is expected to further develop during the forecast period.' For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fn...le_edugame About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
March is National Reading Month: How Speech Recognition Technology is Transforming Self-Conscious and Struggling Readers Into Fluent Readers
GlobeNewswire - Tue Mar 18, 1:06PM CDT
Parents and teachers, alike, know the heart-rending experience of watching a child labor to read, stammer and stumble over words, and give up in tears. Events like National Reading Month in March celebrate and highlight the importance of reading, but children who have difficulty with fluency -- the ability to read text accurately and with ease -- face obstacles that are often difficult to address in today's high-stakes education climate.
Grand Prairie Independent School District Expands Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs to 24 Schools
GlobeNewswire - Thu Dec 12, 1:07PM CST
After successfully introducing the Fast ForWord(R) online reading intervention in 2011, Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) in Texas plans to expand its Fast ForWord implementation and add the Reading Assistant(TM) program to a total of 24 schools. In addition, in recognition of the district's exemplary implementation, it has been selected as a National Leadership Center by Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). Grand Prairie ISD is the first National Leadership Center in Texas and one of only three across the United States.
Struggling Students in Hoke County Schools Achieve Significant Gains After Using the Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Wed Dec 04, 6:00AM CST
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) has named Hoke County Schools in North Carolina a National Reference Site due to strong student gains achieved after the use of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The rural district joins a distinguished group of 35 National Reference Site schools and districts in the United States and Canada that exemplify the outstanding use of the online reading programs.
Conner High School Students Significantly Improve ACT Scores After Using Reading Assistant From Scientific Learning Corp.
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 14, 7:00AM CST
According to a 2012 report by ACT(R), far too many students graduate from high school ill-prepared for the academic rigors of college. Indeed, in 2012, only 52 percent of all ACT-tested high school graduates met the College Readiness Benchmark in Reading. To help close the gap between college eligibility and college readiness, Conner High School in Hebron, Ky. has created an innovative Reading for College Success course for struggling readers, which incorporates the Reading Assistant(TM) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). After using the online reading tool for an average of four months, 89 percent of students achieved significant increases in their ACT Reading scores and 33 percent tested out of the intervention by reaching the ACT benchmark score.
Scientific Learning Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 12, 3:05PM CST
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL), a leading provider of technologies for accelerated learning, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.
Scientific Learning to Discuss Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 05, 1:48PM CST
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 after the market close on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Scientific Learning will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Dr. Norman Doidge to Present Webinar Based on Best Selling Book; Scientific Learning Corp. Offers Free Chapter to Registrants
GlobeNewswire - Thu Sep 19, 10:58AM CDT
Can the brain really change its own structure and function? What does this mean for students who struggle with language or reading? On Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. Eastern), Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will present a free, online seminar by Norman Doidge, M.D., author of the New York Times and international bestseller, "The Brain That Changes Itself." Scientific Learning, maker of the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online learning programs, is offering a free download of a chapter from Dr. Doidge's groundbreaking book to everyone who registers for the webinar.
Scientific Learning Corp. Launches ReadingAssistant.com, a Repository of Resources on Reading Fluency and Comprehension
GlobeNewswire - Fri Sep 13, 6:00AM CDT
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) today announces ReadingAssistant.com, a new website that provides teachers, reading specialists and school principals with an array of resources focused on reading fluency and comprehension. Reading Assistant(TM) is an award-winning, online tool that uses speech recognition to correct and support students as they read aloud, building fluency and comprehension with the help of a supportive listener.
Scientific Learning Announces New White Paper and Webinar on Reading Fluency and Comprehension by Dr. Timothy Rasinski
GlobeNewswire - Mon Sep 09, 3:34PM CDT
As part of the Common Core State Standards initiative, students are required to read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. To help educators gain a better understanding of how to teach fluency so their students can gain more from their reading, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) will release a new white paper and present a free webinar by Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award-winning reading clinic.
OTC Daily Alert Stock Watch - Scientific Learning (OTCQB: SCIL)
WorldStockWire - Fri Sep 06, 11:00PM CDT
OTC Daily Alert tracks stocks daily and is pleased to offer features on public companies. Investors can receive FREE Stock Alerts and company news and profiles by visiting OTC Daily Alert at the following: http://www.otcdailyalert.com
Schools Reduce Special Ed Referrals, Save Money, and Improve Test Scores With Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
GlobeNewswire - Wed Aug 21, 6:00AM CDT
Students with disabilities drop out at twice the rate of their peers, and 80 percent never learn to read proficiently. Even more alarming is the fact that only three percent of students who enter special education ever exit. To reduce special education referrals and get struggling learners back on track, schools across the country are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL). In Ware County Schools in Georgia and the Show Low Unified School District in Arizona, schools using the programs have significantly reduced the number of students referred to special education, while improving student performance on state tests.
Donegan Burns Foundation Selects Fast ForWord Online Reading Intervention for Dyslexia Testing and Intervention Grant
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 15, 3:08PM CDT
One in 10 people has dyslexia. On average, children with dyslexia aren't diagnosed until the third grade, after falling behind their peers. The Donegan Burns Foundation is an organization that helps schools, afterschool programs and children's organizations provide appropriate instruction to prevent and close these gaps. The foundation has selected the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL) as the intervention for its Dyslexia Testing and Intervention (DTI) Grant.
Scientific Learning Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 12, 3:05PM CDT
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL), a leading provider of technologies for accelerated learning, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Scientific Learning to Discuss Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 05, 6:06PM CDT
Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 after the market close on Monday, August 12, 2013. Scientific Learning will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Raupp Elementary School in Michigan Implements Fast ForWord Program as Part of Priority School Transformation Plan
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 01, 1:27PM CDT
After being identified in the bottom five percent of Michigan's Top-to-Bottom ranking of schools and being named a Priority School, Raupp Elementary School launched a Transformation plan focused on rapid turnaround. As part of this plan, Raupp School will implement the Fast ForWord(R) online reading intervention with all students this fall. Developed by Scientific Learning Corp. (OTCQB:SCIL), the Fast ForWord program is used in schools across Michigan and the nation to help students raise their reading skill level up to two years in as little as three months.
