Research has found that fifth grade students in Success for All tested a full grade level ahead of students in other schools. The program has reduced special education placement by more than 50 percent. Students in Success for All also show improvement in other school subjects. Success for All provides a proven and complete curriculum that includes teaching materials, as well as professional development and a parent outreach program. One of the comments I have heard from teachers is that the program ties the school community together.
Teachers know exactly what is being taught to their students and to students in other classes.
Students learn to work together in small groups and are excited to do so, Lugar said.