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Michigan Districts Choose Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant to Improve 3rd Grade Reading Achievement Scores
Business Wire - Tue Oct 06, 8:00AM CDT
Michigan lawmakers have identified third grade reading scores as a top concern for students. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 69 percent of Michigan students are not proficient in reading by the beginning of fourth grade. To help students close those gaps, while building foundational reading, language and cognitive skills, several Michigan schools are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Noted Neuroscientist Dr. Paula Tallal Provides Expert Testimony at Congressional Hearing on Dyslexia
Business Wire - Mon Oct 05, 7:00AM CDT
Paula Tallal, Ph.D., testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology at a Sept. 30th hearing on H.R. 3033, the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act. Dr. Tallal, a cognitive neuroscientist and board-certified clinical psychologist, is a professor at the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a co-director of the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center, and a co-founder of Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC:SCIL).
Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016
M2 - Mon Sep 28, 8:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mlzvdb/publishing_for) has announced the addition of the "Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016" report to their offering. Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 provides the most up-to-date business information and market trends as well as a complete view of the U.S. school market in a single-source format in this updated comprehensive annual report. In an increasingly digital school market, this edition examines the demand for instructional content , how publishers are addressing school needs, and how technology is changing distribution patterns, go-to-market strategies and business models. Topics in Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 include: - Market size by media segment: textbooks, courseware, supplemental materials, tests, manipulatives, video, trade books and magazines - Drivers of segment growth - Impact of emerging technologies - Exclusive textbook/ instructional materials adoption information - Leading publishers/providers by market segment - Analysis of landscape metrics: funding, policy and enrollment - Trends in acquisitions, mergers and partnerships - Competitive analysis of leading publishers/providers - Market segment projections through 2018 Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Industry Size and Structure Chapter 2: Enrollment and Demographics Chapter 3: Funding Chapter 4: Textbooks and Adoptions Chapter 5: Supplementary Materials Chapter 6: Outlook and Forecast Company Profiles Amplify Cambium Learning Group Cricket Media Discovery Education Goodheart-Willcox Houghton Mifflin Harcourt K12 Inc. McGraw-Hill Education Pearson Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 Rosetta Stone, Inc. Scholastic Corp. School Specialty Scientific Learning Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ml...ishing_for 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.
SCHL: 39.24 (+0.24), LRN: 13.82 (-0.29), HMHC: 21.43 (+0.21)
CORRECTING and REPLACING With a Free Trial of Fast ForWord, K-12 Educators Can Help Students Gain up to Two Years of Reading Growth in Four Months
Business Wire - Mon Sep 14, 9:04PM CDT
In the last sentence of the fourth paragraph, URL should read www.scilearn.com/free-trial (instead of: http://pages.scilearn.com/FreeTrial.html)
With a Free Trial of Fast Forword, K-12 Educators Can Help Students Gain up to Two Years of Reading Growth in Four Months
Business Wire - Mon Sep 14, 2:14PM CDT
Almost every school has students who struggle, despite repeated intervention. Thanks to a free trial from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC:SCIL), educators can kick off this school year with a proven intervention that addresses the root cause of students' difficulty, once and for all. Beginning this month, Scientific Learning is offering K-12 public, private and charter schools in the United States and Canada a free, four-month trial of the award-winning Fast ForWord(R) program.
Franklin City School District to Implement Neuroscience-Based Fast ForWord to Help Meet Ohio's 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
Business Wire - Wed Aug 19, 4:00AM CDT
Research shows that children who are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade are likely to have trouble learning in all classroom subjects in higher grades. To help students build and strengthen their reading skills and the foundational cognitive skills they need to succeed, a rapidly growing number of Ohio school districts are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp.
New App and Enhancements from Scientific Learning Corp. Make it Easier for Teachers to Help Students Achieve Rapid Learning Gains
PRWeb - Mon Jun 01, 5:01AM CDT
To make the most of their instructional time, teachers need a bird's eye view of students' progress -- particularly when they're receiving individualized instruction. Now, with a new app from Scientific Learning Corp., teachers can use their iPad or iPhone to monitor each student's progress in real-time on the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant™ online programs. In addition, with new motivational enhancements in every exercise of the Fast ForWord READING Series, students can easily see their own success and progress within each exercise so they're motivated to excel.
Award-Winning School District Leaders Realize Student Gains With the FastForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
PRWeb - Fri Apr 17, 5:02AM CDT
Three innovative superintendents -- Clarke County (Ga.) School District Superintendent Philip D. Lanoue, Murray County Schools (Ga.) Superintendent Vickie Reed, and Boone County (Ky.) Schools Superintendent Randy Poe -- have earned national and state recognition for their success in improving student learning and achievement in their districts. And while the types of challenges vary from district to district, two very important foundational approaches have made a measurable difference in the lives of children in all three districts: the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant™ programs from Scientific Learning Corp.
Council of Administrators of Special Education Endorses Fast ForWord from Scientific Learning Corp.
Business Wire - Thu Mar 19, 1:02PM CDT
The Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. has received an official endorsement from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), an international professional organization affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). CEC's members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society. CASE provides leadership and support to members by shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education.
Alachua County Schools Add Neuroscience-Based Programs to Boost Language Development and Increase Student Achievement
Business Wire - Wed Feb 11, 5:00AM CST
Alachua County Public Schools, a district serving 27,000 students in North Central Florida, has partnered with Scientific Learning Corp. to help students improve their language, literacy and reading skills by addressing the underlying foundational difficulties that keep students from making progress in school. Initially, the district will deploy Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online programs in 10 schools.
Michigan Districts Choose Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant to Improve 3rd Grade Reading Achievement Scores
Business Wire - Tue Oct 06, 8:00AM CDT
Michigan lawmakers have identified third grade reading scores as a top concern for students. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 69 percent of Michigan students are not proficient in reading by the beginning of fourth grade. To help students close those gaps, while building foundational reading, language and cognitive skills, several Michigan schools are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Noted Neuroscientist Dr. Paula Tallal Provides Expert Testimony at Congressional Hearing on Dyslexia
Business Wire - Mon Oct 05, 7:00AM CDT
Paula Tallal, Ph.D., testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology at a Sept. 30th hearing on H.R. 3033, the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act. Dr. Tallal, a cognitive neuroscientist and board-certified clinical psychologist, is a professor at the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a co-director of the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center, and a co-founder of Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC:SCIL).
Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016
M2 - Mon Sep 28, 8:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mlzvdb/publishing_for) has announced the addition of the "Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016" report to their offering. Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 provides the most up-to-date business information and market trends as well as a complete view of the U.S. school market in a single-source format in this updated comprehensive annual report. In an increasingly digital school market, this edition examines the demand for instructional content , how publishers are addressing school needs, and how technology is changing distribution patterns, go-to-market strategies and business models. Topics in Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 include: - Market size by media segment: textbooks, courseware, supplemental materials, tests, manipulatives, video, trade books and magazines - Drivers of segment growth - Impact of emerging technologies - Exclusive textbook/ instructional materials adoption information - Leading publishers/providers by market segment - Analysis of landscape metrics: funding, policy and enrollment - Trends in acquisitions, mergers and partnerships - Competitive analysis of leading publishers/providers - Market segment projections through 2018 Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Industry Size and Structure Chapter 2: Enrollment and Demographics Chapter 3: Funding Chapter 4: Textbooks and Adoptions Chapter 5: Supplementary Materials Chapter 6: Outlook and Forecast Company Profiles Amplify Cambium Learning Group Cricket Media Discovery Education Goodheart-Willcox Houghton Mifflin Harcourt K12 Inc. McGraw-Hill Education Pearson Publishing for the PreK-12 Market 2015-2016 Rosetta Stone, Inc. Scholastic Corp. School Specialty Scientific Learning Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ml...ishing_for 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.
SCHL: 39.24 (+0.24), LRN: 13.82 (-0.29), HMHC: 21.43 (+0.21)
CORRECTING and REPLACING With a Free Trial of Fast ForWord, K-12 Educators Can Help Students Gain up to Two Years of Reading Growth in Four Months
Business Wire - Mon Sep 14, 9:04PM CDT
In the last sentence of the fourth paragraph, URL should read www.scilearn.com/free-trial (instead of: http://pages.scilearn.com/FreeTrial.html)
With a Free Trial of Fast Forword, K-12 Educators Can Help Students Gain up to Two Years of Reading Growth in Four Months
Business Wire - Mon Sep 14, 2:14PM CDT
Almost every school has students who struggle, despite repeated intervention. Thanks to a free trial from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC:SCIL), educators can kick off this school year with a proven intervention that addresses the root cause of students' difficulty, once and for all. Beginning this month, Scientific Learning is offering K-12 public, private and charter schools in the United States and Canada a free, four-month trial of the award-winning Fast ForWord(R) program.
Franklin City School District to Implement Neuroscience-Based Fast ForWord to Help Meet Ohio's 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
Business Wire - Wed Aug 19, 4:00AM CDT
Research shows that children who are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade are likely to have trouble learning in all classroom subjects in higher grades. To help students build and strengthen their reading skills and the foundational cognitive skills they need to succeed, a rapidly growing number of Ohio school districts are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp.
New App and Enhancements from Scientific Learning Corp. Make it Easier for Teachers to Help Students Achieve Rapid Learning Gains
PRWeb - Mon Jun 01, 5:01AM CDT
To make the most of their instructional time, teachers need a bird's eye view of students' progress -- particularly when they're receiving individualized instruction. Now, with a new app from Scientific Learning Corp., teachers can use their iPad or iPhone to monitor each student's progress in real-time on the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant™ online programs. In addition, with new motivational enhancements in every exercise of the Fast ForWord READING Series, students can easily see their own success and progress within each exercise so they're motivated to excel.
Award-Winning School District Leaders Realize Student Gains With the FastForWord and Reading Assistant Programs
PRWeb - Fri Apr 17, 5:02AM CDT
Three innovative superintendents -- Clarke County (Ga.) School District Superintendent Philip D. Lanoue, Murray County Schools (Ga.) Superintendent Vickie Reed, and Boone County (Ky.) Schools Superintendent Randy Poe -- have earned national and state recognition for their success in improving student learning and achievement in their districts. And while the types of challenges vary from district to district, two very important foundational approaches have made a measurable difference in the lives of children in all three districts: the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant™ programs from Scientific Learning Corp.
Council of Administrators of Special Education Endorses Fast ForWord from Scientific Learning Corp.
Business Wire - Thu Mar 19, 1:02PM CDT
The Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. has received an official endorsement from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), an international professional organization affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). CEC's members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society. CASE provides leadership and support to members by shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education.
Alachua County Schools Add Neuroscience-Based Programs to Boost Language Development and Increase Student Achievement
Business Wire - Wed Feb 11, 5:00AM CST
Alachua County Public Schools, a district serving 27,000 students in North Central Florida, has partnered with Scientific Learning Corp. to help students improve their language, literacy and reading skills by addressing the underlying foundational difficulties that keep students from making progress in school. Initially, the district will deploy Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) online programs in 10 schools.
