"When children are learning to read, more explicit instruction is often needed for the struggling learner. Early intervention can prevent the effect of early reading risks for most students."
(National Reading Panel, 2000)
Bright Futures Learning offers various models and levels of Intervention Services because every child has different needs. We believe that ALL children can learn, and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those who struggle to attain academic success.
The Intervention Services offered are:
After-school tutoring services as approved Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider;
Clinic settings for individuals; and
Focus2Read™ in-school programs during the school day
Focus2Read™
Focus2Read™ is a highly structured, intense reading intervention program that actively engages low achieving readers, while guiding them through carefully scaffolded skills, critical to the acquisition of reading. Designed using current, scientific research and proven successful with readers scoring in the bottom quartile. Focus2Read™ provides multi-sensory, direct instruction. Focus2Read™ had proven to reach struggling readers, significantly improving reading levels as much as 6 Dominie levels after 45-90 minute sessions.
Focus2Read™
- Is a scientific, research-based reading program with multi-sensory approach
- Based on essential components of an effective reading program; phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension. Vocabulary and fluency
- Reflects an average point gain from pre to posttest of 38.25 points in just 4 weeks
- Addresses foundational processing skills, i.e., auditory and visual memory, essential to reading improvement
- Includes spelling & writing instructions
- Student to teacher ratio of 5:1 with explicit, sequential instruction, meeting individual needs
- Based on results of a pretest which pinpoints specific weaknesses, an Individual Learning Plan is developed for every child.
- Addresses all learning modalities: visual, auditory, kinesthetic and haptic
- Designed by educators who know and understand the needs and challenges of struggling readers.
- Proven highly effective with ESL students
- Progress reports are sent home to parents after each session
- Progress reports are sent to school administrators every week/month.
Focus2Read™ is offered in two models: (1) Response to Intervention and (2) Intensive Reading Intervention.
Response to Intervention:
Our RtI program provides high-quality, research-based instruction matched to each student’s needs. It is a preventative process that allows struggling readers to benefit from effective reading interventions before they are placed in special education classes.
Our RtI Program:
- Addresses student interventions at Tier II (Strategic Level) and Tier III (Intensive Intervention)
- Adheres to all IDEA regulations
- Provides instruction in a small group setting of 1:5 teacher/student ratio
- Is intense and frequent
- Monitors and documents students progress with daily/weekly assessments and running records
- Ensures that the intervention is delivered with accuracy and consistency by our highly trained instructors.
Intensive Reading Intervention:
Our Intensive Reading Intervention program models that Response to Intervention with the exception of IDEA regulations.