Reading instruction is tailored to each student s capabilities and learning styles.
Students progress at their own rates.
Achievement is maximized because they are taught in the style that is most effective for them. Students to whom reading comes easily move to higher levels as they are ready, and students who need extra help get that through small group or individual instruction with their teacher. Higher level thinking skills are incorporated into the program at all levels, as students process, discuss and evaluate what has been read. There is a strong literature component to the program, and phonics skills are taught as important learning tools. The writing process is emphasized in the language arts curriculum, as students learn to communicate effectively through their written words.