There is only one Literature series that reinforces Phonics and does not encourage Whole Language eclecticism and that is Open Court. Many systems in California have adopted this combination with great success. Parents who wish to be supportive of the schools should take the course along with the teachers to provide reinforcement for their children at home and volunteer to help tutor one on one those who need help because they have moved from another system or are in higher grades and missed phonics education early on. Proper reading instruction can be a community revival. Inclusion must be replaced by ability grouping.
Children learn best and at a more rapid pace when the teacher can address the needs of that group.
Criteria must be objective and never be discriminatory against any group. It must be recognized as the most effective means of enabling children by addressing the special needs of each child. Sequential learning was once endorsed by the Dothan School Board. With sequential learning information was introduced to children progressively, skill building upon skill. Outcome Based Education determined that thematic learning was more fun.