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Foundational
Literacy for K–12 Special Education


Endorsed by the Leading Special Education Professional Organization

Reading Horizons® is proud to have its foundational literacy programs endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). This endorsement reinforces Reading Horizons’ position as a trusted resource in special education, supporting administrators and educators in delivering high-quality reading instruction to all students.

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Adapting Reading Instruction to Fit Every Need

Designed for diverse student populations, our unique approach integrates differentiated instruction, a marking system that highlights decoding and spelling patterns, and a blended learning model combining direct teaching with age-appropriate software and practice modules. With built-in real-time data, teachers can more effectively target instruction and tailor depth and pacing to meet the individual needs of students with exceptionalities.

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Differentiated and Intervention for Grades K–3

Empowering teachers of younger students, our program equips them with the tools and resources needed to deliver multi-modal K–3 reading instruction tailored to special populations. By streamlining lesson content, differentiation, and data into a seamless, tech-enabled solution, we ensure every student receives the targeted support they need to succeed.

A Kindergarten class sitting on the floor engaged in a dictation activity.
Explicit Instruction Resources
Science of Reading Aligned
Multimodal Instruction Model

Reading Horizons® Elevate

Intervention for Grades 4+

Empowering older students, our program helps teachers integrate foundational literacy skills alongside grade-level content, bridging literacy gaps while fostering progress in both areas.

A teacher helps a teenage student as she is decoding the word "frantic."
Age-appropriate learning materials
Diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring
Direct instruction and adaptive student software
I have watched this program transform one student from someone who would cry before attempting to read—out of fear of saying the wrong thing—to a student who is now asking to read questions aloud. I cannot say enough how much I truly love this program!”
Tawni Steiger, Resource and SPED Teacher, Silsbee ISD, TX

Resources for English Learners in Special Education

Special Education students—and the educators who support them—often face exponential challenges when learning to read. To support multilingual learners, the program offers real-time AI translation in over 80 languages and a pronunciation tool designed to help students master English phonemes.

The Reading Horizons® method incorporates the components essential for newcomers and students with limited formal education beginning with phonology and sound-symbol correspondence.

Specialized Training for Teachers

Many schools face significant challenges in delivering effective literacy instruction for the number and diversity of special education students. Success starts with equipping teachers through comprehensive training and support. Our program combines professional learning, guided lesson materials, and differentiated practice tools, with virtual and in-person training, coaching, and 24/7 accessible resources that ensure administrators can confidently achieve successful implementation.

Professional Learning Overview

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