Use of the CEI program has significantly improved their language acquisition skills. Students received an average of eight months instruction. Three students showed more than three years growth during this time. In addition, teachers and staff have seen evidence of increased self-esteem believed to be associated with the ELS lab. I am convinced this reading program works and will continue to look for ways to serve additional students.
Lab is off to a super start.
Although it has been only six months since its conception, early reports are showing a marked improvement in self esteem. We also documented substantial growth in many areas and are excited about the possibilities that CEI holds for the children at Sabal. With my dedicated staff and a great program like this, I expect this to become a future model for at-risk children in the Brevard County School System. Students were excited to work on the computers daily, and the manipulatives made the learning experience more concrete. Fourth graders at DeZavala Elementary scored at the 90th percentile on the math portion of the 1996 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills.