SIMPLIFYING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY
Evidence-Based Programs to Raise Reading Scores in Florida
My kids are reading fluently. They are more confident in their learning, and I am far more confident in my teaching.”
Christy Russel, First-Grade Teacher, Gilchrist County Schools, FL
Aligned With Florida’s B.E.S.T. ELA Standards
Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards position Florida to become the most literate state in the nation; it paves the way for Florida students to receive a world-class education to prepare them for the workforce. The Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) are a product of Florida literacy experts, Florida educators, and vested stakeholders.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Case Study
In Fall 2021, Miami-Dade County Public Schools implemented the Reading Horizons® Discovery and Reading Horizons® Elevate programs across all kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. By the end of the year, there were significant gains in fourth- and fifth-graders’ Lexile® levels, greatly improving their ability to work in connected text.
The Truth About Literacy in Older Learners
Equip yourself with essential tips and strategies to help older students thrive in reading. This eBook busts common myths surrounding literacy for older learners, offering actionable solutions to empower educators and ensure every student can excel.
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Hand-Picked for Florida Administrators and Educators
Close Reading Gaps in One Semester or a Full Year Cycle
Our streamlined reading intervention offers a flexible sequence for year-long use or accelerated gap-closing—in just one semester.
Meet Your Florida Team
Our Florida team is here to help you select the right program for your district. And if you choose Reading Horizons, our certified facilitators and implementation specialists will train your team to ensure success in every classroom.
Nate Smeding
Literacy Solution Specialist
For over seven years, Nate has been helping administrators in the Southeast find effective foundational literacy solutions.
801-971-3693
nate.smeding@readinghorizons.com
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Jo Anna McCall
Education Consultant
Jo Anna has over 25 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher and Reading Interventionist in a Title I setting. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and is a certified Psychometrist. Jo Anna is passionate about data-driven instruction and is dedicated to supporting beginning and struggling readers. Over the past seven years at Reading Horizons, she has been a coach and trainer, with a particular focus on Florida. By collaborating closely with educators, she provides practical solutions for implementing successful literacy instruction, helping to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive.
Trusted Throughout Florida
Whether it’s Collier, Miami-Dade, Pinellas, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, or Broward County, Districts across Florida trust Reading Horizons as an effective foundational literacy solution, empowering teachers and students with proven resources.
"I’m learning how to spell and read longer words using the marks with Reading Horizons."
Ms. Longo’s Third-Grade Classroom, Riverside Elementary, Miami-Dade, FL
In Florida, Reading Horizons supports:
15
Districts
1,325
Schools
1,103,940
Students
All Green on EdReports
The EdReports educator-led curriculum review process for supplemental materials includes two gateways that reflect the importance of standards alignment, research-based best practices, and other attributes of high-quality curriculum as recommended by educators. Reading Horizons Discovery earned ‘all green,’ indicating the curriculum meets all evaluation criteria.
Foundational Literacy Solutions for Every Florida Student
Whole Class
Reading instruction for the whole classroom.
Individualized
Targeted approach for diverse learning groups.
Join the Science of Reading Collective Today!
Become a part of the Science of Reading Collective—a curriculum-neutral community where educators can collaborate, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions on foundational literacy. Your free membership includes professional learning modules, decodable texts, and sound wall resources. You don’t have to navigate the journey alone.
