[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”How One School Has Improved Literacy with Instructional Practices Based on the Science of Reading” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]With help from CORE, Washington Elementary School in Lamar, Colorado, has made significant gains in reading achievement. Hear from the school’s principal and teachers about how CORE professional learning taught them the science of reading and how to incorporate evidence-based practices into instruction to improve teaching and learning. Then review the impact of the program on student achievement.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/196030182″ el_width=”70″ align=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Impact” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%238bc238″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]After three years of partnering with CORE and implementing instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading, Washington Elementary School improved its reading scores from 32% of students “Well Below Benchmark” on DIBELS and 20% “Below Benchmark,” to only 8% “Well Below Benchmark” and 8% “Below Benchmark.” The number of students now meeting “Benchmark” is an impressive 84%.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1991″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Put the Science into Practice” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%238bc238″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]If you would like more information about professional learning services based on the science of reading, request a free consultation with a CORE reading expert. Call 888.249.6155 ext. 3, or complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.[/vc_column_text]