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SIMPLIFYING THE SCIENCE OF READING
Research-Based Programs to Raise Reading Scores in Utah
Mindy Terry, Curriculum Director and Title IX Coordinator, Daggett School District, UT
Reading Horizons has supported our science of reading journey, providing us with the tools to effectively apply our LETRS knowledge in the classroom without extensive effort from our teachers.”
Mindy Terry, Curriculum Director and Title IX Coordinator, Daggett School District, UT
Zero Red Flags on Utah’s List of Approved Reading Programs
Zero Red Flags on Utah’s List of Approved Reading Programs
The Utah State Board of Education acknowledged Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite as a K–3 foundational literacy program that uses systematic direct instruction to build critical early literacy skills, ensuring all students attain reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Professional educators in Utah conducted an extensive review of the program before the State Board included it on their approved curriculum list.
See What Utah Educators Are Saying
From Weber to Salt Lake to Kane—and everywhere in between—instructional coaches, reading specialists, principals, educators, and students are seeing exceptional results with Reading Horizons.

Start Improving K–3 Reading Scores Today!

Discover six evidence-based strategies to elevate K–3 reading scores. This eBook offers practical tips to help all students, including those with dyslexia or learning English as a second language, achieve reading success.

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Meet Your Utah Team
Our Utah team is here to help you select the right program for your district. And if you choose Reading Horizons, our certified facilitators will train your team to ensure success in every classroom.
Cullen Dinkel
Cullen Dinkel

Literacy Solution Specialist
Cullen grew up on a farm in Nephi, Utah and has been a sought after thought partner in the Utah educational system for nearly twenty years.
435-580-9111
cullen.dinkel@readinghorizons.com
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Carlin Jensen
Carlin Jensen

Implementation Manager
Carlin has been helping Utah districts effectively implement Reading Horizons solutions for nearly four years.
Trusted Throughout Utah
Districts across Utah trust Reading Horizons as an effective foundational literacy solution, empowering teachers and students with proven resources.

Susie Tayrien, Reading and Intervention Specialist, Greenwood Charter School, UT
“We implemented Reading Horizons last year, and our reading scores increased so much that we were in the top five schools in the state for growth with our 1st-3rd grade Acadience scores."
Susie Tayrien, Reading and Intervention Specialist, Greenwood Charter School, UT

In Utah, Reading Horizons supports:

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16

Districts

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305

Schools

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214,591

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.
All Green on EdReports

Foundational Literacy Solutions for Every Utah Student

A promotional graphic for Northampton County Schools announcing their partnership with Reading Horizons to implement evidence-based literacy programs in K–2 classrooms.

Whole Class

Reading instruction for the whole classroom.

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Intervention

Extra support for aspiring readers.

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Individualized

Targeted approach for diverse learning groups.

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