Students in Westside Union School District Improve Reading Skills by 8 Months after Using Fast ForWord for Only 2.5 Months

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug 25, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) The Westside Union School District in California began using the Fast ForWord(R) program in four schools in 2013 to help English language learners (ELL), students receiving special education services, and other students who were struggling academically. After using the online language and reading intervention for two-and-a-half months, the students improved their reading skills by an average of eight months. Based on students success, the K-8 district will expand the Fast ForWord program district-wide to all 12 schools this fall. Like most California districts, we re in the process of transitioning to the Common Core. We wanted to be sure we had additional support in place for students with disabilities and English language learners, so they don t get lost in the shuffle as we move to even more rigorous standards, said Marguerite Johnson, assistant superintendent of educational services for Westside Union. What first drew us to Fast ForWor
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