EVIDENCE-BASED READING INSTRUCTION

Validated in Schools.
Validated by Experts.

When we say Reading Horizons is research-based instruction, we mean it.

Reading Horizons takes results seriously. Rigorous internal and third-
party studies validate our teacher and student impact.

Our Accomplishments. Your Results.

When you choose Reading Horizons, you can feel confident that you’re choosing a proven, evidence-based solution with measurable impact. We’re proud of our partnerships with the following organizations:

Reading Horizons is an approved partner of CASE, supporting high-quality literacy instruction for students with special needs.

Reading Horizons Discovery® earned high marks from The Reading League for its structured, evidence-based instruction.

Reading Horizons has been profiled by EdSurge for its innovation in delivering evidence-based reading instruction.

Reading Horizons Discovery received an “all green” rating from EdReports for its alignment to standards and usability.

Learn Platform by Instructure serves as Reading Horizons’ independent research partner, validating the efficacy and integrity of all formal research studies.

Reading Horizons was reviewed by ICEIE for its impact on foundational literacy development in diverse settings.

Reading Horizons is featured by Evidence for ESSA as a program that meets promising evidence standards under ESSA guidelines.

Reading Horizons is featured on the EdTech Index, which provides comprehensive information about educational technology products. This free service is an initiative of ISTE, ASCD, and others.

Research Studies

Research study

Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK

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Meets ESSA Evidence Tier 3 – Promising Results

The RH method’s implementation integrity, as measured by the classroom observation scores on the RHIIR, was statistically significant and showed small to large effects (Cohen’s d ranged from .445 to .944) on outcomes for all grades, controlling for demographics.

Research Study

Greenville Public Schools, SC

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Meets ESSA Evidence Tier 3 – Promising Results

This study identified statistically significant moderate effects of implementation level for the FastBridge Early Reading Composite Score (d = .22), Decodable Words (d = .25), and Letter Sounds (d = .21).

Research Study

Lumpkin County Schools, GA

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Meets ESSA Evidence Tier 3 – Promising Results

This study satisfied ESSA evidence requirements for Level III (Promising Evidence) due to the positive, statistically significant correlational results associating higher Reading Horizons software course progress with better student NWEA MAP Reading performance in grades 4–5.