Sustained silent reading time is given at least once a week. Much of the reading is done at home or on weekends. Parents seem to agree with the programs's idea of stimulating a child's life long love of literature. Many parents actively read with their child and encourage specific titles. Each quarter, a detailed report of each student's progress is created.
Teachers can access all the information from their classroom computers.
Student's records are kept for two or three years. This requires them to read new books, increases their comprehension and provides them with immediate feedback about their accuracy. Reading scores seem to increase and interest in selecting books has improved. Students recommend titles to each other and have a chance to discuss plots or events in class. Mt. Zion Jr. High and Mt. Zion High School recently on a tour of Illinois Schools.