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New Studies Show Children Improve Language and Reading Skills, and Brain Function, after Using the Fast ForWord Program
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 16, 8:00AM CDT
In 2015, only 36 percent of fourth-grade and 34 percent of eighth-grade students performed at or above the Proficient level in reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New approaches to improve reading skills are introduced and used in schools every year, yet the problem persists. The answer, according to research, lies not in some newfangled method, but rather in addressing the root causes of students' reading difficulties.
Louisiana Students Achieve Reading Level Gain of One Year in One Semester Using Neuroscience-Based Software
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 11, 7:00AM CDT
Louisiana is raising academic standards to ensure each and every student graduates on time, with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers. To help students build the foundational reading, language and cognitive skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond, a growing number of Louisiana school districts are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Ocean Beach School District in Washington State Chooses Fast ForWord to Accelerate Reading Growth
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 22, 7:00AM CDT
In the state of Washington, school districts can receive state funding for a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) to provide supplemental instruction and services to K-12 students who do not meet reading, writing, and mathematics standards. To accelerate student growth in reading and help students build the foundational skills they need to succeed in all subject areas, forward-thinking districts are eschewing traditional reading interventions and turning to the neuroscience-based Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
With New iPad App for Reading Assistant, Schools Can Provide a Reading Tutor for Every Student, on Demand
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 16, 12:47PM CDT
To provide a new way to deliver individualized reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers and English language learners, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) today announces the availability of the Reading Assistant(TM) program on the iPad. Reading Assistant is the only software that uses advanced speech recognition technology to correct and support students as they read aloud, helping them improve their reading grade level up to 50 percent more than students receiving classroom instruction alone, in the same time period.
Students in Starkville Oktibbeha School District Improve Reading Skills by 1.9 Years after Using Fast ForWord for 85 Days
BusinessWire - Tue Jan 12, 10:38AM CST
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) has named the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) a National Reference Site due to strong student gains achieved after the use of Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The Mississippi district joins a distinguished group of 20 National Reference Site schools and districts in the United States and Canada that exemplify the outstanding use of the neuroscience-based solutions.
Fast ForWord from Scientific Learning Receives Second Consecutive Readers' Choice Award from District Administration
BusinessWire - Tue Dec 08, 7:00AM CST
The Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) has been named a Readers' Choice Top Product by District Administration magazine for the second year in a row. Fast ForWord uses the principles of neuroplasticity -- the ability of the brain to rewire and improve -- to target the root causes of slow academic progress in struggling students and English language learners.
Lowndes County School District to Implement Neuroscience-Based Fast ForWord Intervention as an Additional Tool to Help Meet 3rd Grade Reading Requirement
BusinessWire - Mon Nov 16, 4:00AM CST
As part of the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act, all third graders are now required to take the 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment, widely known as the "third-grade gate." Students who demonstrate the ability to read at or above grade level will be promoted to fourth grade. Those who do not will be retained in the third grade, unless they meet certain exemptions specified by the law. To help students improve their reading skills and build the foundational cognitive skills they need to succeed, Mississippi districts such as the Lowndes County School District are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Grand Prairie ISD Expands Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs to 37 Schools
BusinessWire - Wed Oct 21, 6:00AM CDT
After successfully implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK: SCIL) in 30 schools, Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is expanding its implementation to 37 schools this fall. During the 2014-15 school year, students who used these neuroscience-based solutions achieved average reading level gains of one year and five months in 75 days of use.
Scientific Learning Corp. Partners with Kiko Labs to Help Pre-K Students Increase School Readiness
BusinessWire - Tue Oct 13, 3:10PM CDT
Every year, children enter school with vast differences in their preparedness for learning. In addition, research indicates that as early as 24 months, children in low-income families have been found to show lags in cognitive and behavioral development compared to their peers in higher-income families. To improve school readiness for prekindergarten learners, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) is teaming up with Kiko Labs to offer Kiko's Thinking Time (http://www.kikolabs.com/schools).
Noted Neuroscientist Dr. Paula Tallal Provides Expert Testimony at Congressional Hearing on Dyslexia
BusinessWire - 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.
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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
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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.
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.
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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.
New Studies Show Children Improve Language and Reading Skills, and Brain Function, after Using the Fast ForWord Program
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 16, 8:00AM CDT
In 2015, only 36 percent of fourth-grade and 34 percent of eighth-grade students performed at or above the Proficient level in reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New approaches to improve reading skills are introduced and used in schools every year, yet the problem persists. The answer, according to research, lies not in some newfangled method, but rather in addressing the root causes of students' reading difficulties.
Louisiana Students Achieve Reading Level Gain of One Year in One Semester Using Neuroscience-Based Software
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 11, 7:00AM CDT
Louisiana is raising academic standards to ensure each and every student graduates on time, with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers. To help students build the foundational reading, language and cognitive skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond, a growing number of Louisiana school districts are implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Ocean Beach School District in Washington State Chooses Fast ForWord to Accelerate Reading Growth
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 22, 7:00AM CDT
In the state of Washington, school districts can receive state funding for a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) to provide supplemental instruction and services to K-12 students who do not meet reading, writing, and mathematics standards. To accelerate student growth in reading and help students build the foundational skills they need to succeed in all subject areas, forward-thinking districts are eschewing traditional reading interventions and turning to the neuroscience-based Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
With New iPad App for Reading Assistant, Schools Can Provide a Reading Tutor for Every Student, on Demand
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 16, 12:47PM CDT
To provide a new way to deliver individualized reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers and English language learners, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) today announces the availability of the Reading Assistant(TM) program on the iPad. Reading Assistant is the only software that uses advanced speech recognition technology to correct and support students as they read aloud, helping them improve their reading grade level up to 50 percent more than students receiving classroom instruction alone, in the same time period.
Students in Starkville Oktibbeha School District Improve Reading Skills by 1.9 Years after Using Fast ForWord for 85 Days
BusinessWire - Tue Jan 12, 10:38AM CST
Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) has named the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) a National Reference Site due to strong student gains achieved after the use of Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs. The Mississippi district joins a distinguished group of 20 National Reference Site schools and districts in the United States and Canada that exemplify the outstanding use of the neuroscience-based solutions.
Fast ForWord from Scientific Learning Receives Second Consecutive Readers' Choice Award from District Administration
BusinessWire - Tue Dec 08, 7:00AM CST
The Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) has been named a Readers' Choice Top Product by District Administration magazine for the second year in a row. Fast ForWord uses the principles of neuroplasticity -- the ability of the brain to rewire and improve -- to target the root causes of slow academic progress in struggling students and English language learners.
Lowndes County School District to Implement Neuroscience-Based Fast ForWord Intervention as an Additional Tool to Help Meet 3rd Grade Reading Requirement
BusinessWire - Mon Nov 16, 4:00AM CST
As part of the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act, all third graders are now required to take the 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment, widely known as the "third-grade gate." Students who demonstrate the ability to read at or above grade level will be promoted to fourth grade. Those who do not will be retained in the third grade, unless they meet certain exemptions specified by the law. To help students improve their reading skills and build the foundational cognitive skills they need to succeed, Mississippi districts such as the Lowndes County School District are turning to the Fast ForWord(R) program from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL).
Grand Prairie ISD Expands Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Programs to 37 Schools
BusinessWire - Wed Oct 21, 6:00AM CDT
After successfully implementing the Fast ForWord(R) and Reading Assistant(TM) programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK: SCIL) in 30 schools, Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is expanding its implementation to 37 schools this fall. During the 2014-15 school year, students who used these neuroscience-based solutions achieved average reading level gains of one year and five months in 75 days of use.
Scientific Learning Corp. Partners with Kiko Labs to Help Pre-K Students Increase School Readiness
BusinessWire - Tue Oct 13, 3:10PM CDT
Every year, children enter school with vast differences in their preparedness for learning. In addition, research indicates that as early as 24 months, children in low-income families have been found to show lags in cognitive and behavioral development compared to their peers in higher-income families. To improve school readiness for prekindergarten learners, Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL) is teaming up with Kiko Labs to offer Kiko's Thinking Time (http://www.kikolabs.com/schools).
Noted Neuroscientist Dr. Paula Tallal Provides Expert Testimony at Congressional Hearing on Dyslexia
BusinessWire - 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: 40.51 (-0.29), LRN: 11.84 (+0.02), HMHC: 15.50 (+0.09)
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
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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.
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.
BusinessWire - 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
BusinessWire - 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.
