Welcome to READ 180!

Dear families and friends of striving readers,Many students in our schools struggle with reading. According to The Nation’s Report Card, only a third of students are proficient readers. Learning to read is a complex and difficult challenge, and the literacy demands on children and young people in the twenty-first century are higher than ever.

Your student is using READ 180, a blended learning solution that pairs powerful adaptive technology with teacher-led instruction. READ 180 is designed to provide personalized, purposeful instruction to accelerate reading success. It provides individualized digital experiences that engage students and ensure the mastery of critical reading skills.

I know from personal experience as a parent and teacher that it's hard to see your child struggle with anything. Please know that all of us involved in the development of READ 180 used the best knowledge from research and classroom practice to create a program in service of your child's unique needs. We have tried to help students move from being struggling readers to becoming striving ones. We have used research in growth mindset to help students in READ 180 better understand how their brains work and to teach them that their reading can improve with effort.

We take our responsibility to students, their teachers, and you—their families and friends—very seriously. Let us partner with you to support your student. On this website you can find out more about READ 180, get ideas for how to help your student, and contact me with questions and comments. Learning to read is essential to success in school and in life, and READ 180 will help your child grow as a student and person.

Happy reading.

Francie Alexander
HMH Intervention Solutions Chief Academic Officer

Learn about the more than 15 years of research and proven results behind READ 180.

READ 180 works—and we have the research to prove it. In fact, READ 180 is now the world’s most thoroughly researched reading intervention program. Hundreds of studies have shown that it is effective at raising students’ reading achievement. In fact, in a review of the Striving Readers studies method funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, READ 180 was the only one out of 10 reading intervention programs under review to show positive effects on reading achievement.

Check out our research studies yourself - you can sort by state, type of student population, and more.

We also welcome you to browse our comprehensive READ 180 Universal Evidence & Efficacy paper which tells you about the research foundations behind READ 180 and highlights some of the research studies.

There are literally thousands of READ 180 success stories from classrooms across the country. Discover what teachers, other parents, and READ 180 students say about how READ 180 helps struggling readers improve their academic skills—and their lives.

"READ 180 changed the way I thought about myself as a student and my future. I now have the skills and confidence to run my own company."—Shadrack Boakye, former READ 180 student

Watch success story videos and read more about some of our amazing students!

Each year we receive hundreds of applications for our annual 180 Awards, which recognize outstanding student achievement in READ 180, MATH 180 and System 44.

Meet the 2016 student winners here

READ 180 for Students With Disabilities Every student learns differently. No one knows this better than a parent of a child with special needs. READ 180 gets at the specific needs and strengths of each child, providing customized instructions to help him or her succeed in the classroom. Based on a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) approach, READ 180 is designed to intensify instruction through targeted instructional time, fewer students per group, multiple and modified modes of presentation, and expertly matched instructional materials.

Special Features

• Age-appropriate, adaptive software lets students move at their own pace.
• Small-group learning allows teachers to tailor instruction to students’ needs.
• Interactive lessons and information are delivered in many modes—such as video, pictures, and paper and electronic texts—make sure all students see it, say it, hear it, read it, and write it.
• Embedded assessments continually generate actionable data, helping teachers understand whether a student is on track or needs more support
• Built on brain science research, the Student App activates parts of the brain where struggling readers need support - High-interest topics keep students motivated and engaged.
• Universal Design features and 508-compliance allow struggling readers with certain physical disabilities to use the READ 180 software.

Learn more about how READ 180 supports students with disabilities and their teachers on the journey to reading proficiency and growth.

https://www.hmhco.com/programs/read-180-universal/research-results

Talking to Teachers About Your Student’s Special Needs

What Is an IEP?Every student who receives special education services must have an education plan designed to meet the student’s specific needs. This plan is called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is created by a team that includes educators, specialists, the student’s parents, and, often, the student.

An IEP has two main purposes: It sets appropriate learning goals for the student. It also outlines services that the school district will provide to help the student reach those goals. These services often include daily classroom modifications or accommodations that support the student’s needs and help level the playing field.

READ 180 includes embedded instructional practices that support students with a variety of learning styles. READ 180 also offers the flexibility for teachers to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs and provide the daily accommodations and modifications necessary for Special Education students to succeed.

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

READ 180 was developed in association with the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST). Led by Dr. David Rose of Harvard University, the team at CAST helped design READ 180 with various features and functions that make learning more accessible to all students in the program, including Special Education students. To learn more about CAST, visit their website.

Comprehensive Support for Special Education Students We are proud to have thousands of student success stories and study results showing the specific progress of our special education learners. See for yourself the unparalleled advances in the achievement of students with disabilities.

 

READ 180 for English Language Learners READ 180 uses exciting, age-appropriate, and relevant nonfiction and fiction materials to engage every struggling reader. English language learners (ELL) will develop the vocabulary and background knowledge they need to succeed in all of their classes. Special Features

• Anchor Videos provide background information and help students form mental pictures before they begin to read about new topics.
• Multicultural content makes the program relevant to students from diverse backgrounds.
• During computer time, students get opportunities to practice reading aloud without the pressure of their classmates listening
• Students listen aloud to a modeled read before trying it themselves and are able to self-assess on word pronunciation within the software, as well as share their work with the teachers
• READ 180 includes supports for five major world languages—Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Cantonese, and Mandarin—as well as Spanish translations.

Learn more about how READ 180 supports English language learners and their teachers on the journey to reading proficiency and growth.

Helping Your Child Learn English

Comprehensive Support for English Learners We are proud to have thousands of student success stories and study results showing the specific progress of our English learners. We welcome you to see their achievements here.

An Effective Reading Intervention Solution From independent reading supports to deeply diverse content, second language supports, and opportunities for practice with peers, with teachers, and privately within the Student App, READ 180 supports English learners in every blended learning rotation. Learn more about how READ 180 aligns with recommendations for English learners in our Evidence and Efficacy paper here.

Do you ever wonder how the brain reads? Or why are some children are successful at learning to read and some are not? Reading requires the use of multiple regions in the brain. These regions need to work collaboratively to achieve reading success. In the newest READ 180 program, we worked with experts to directly activate the specific "reading" parts of the brain with our Student App to ensure that we are helping students to proficiency with efficiency and accuracy.

Interact with our brain app to see for yourself!

What Is Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and work. Students with a growth mindset:

• Believe that practice and effort are key elements to developing intelligence
• Persist and persevere in order to triumph over setbacks and failures
• Understand that mistakes and struggle are part of the learning process
• Take charge of their own success.

Learn more about how growth mindset is embedded into READ 180.