Academy of Reading: Focus on Research
This document examines the findings of key research into the process of reading and summarizes many of the educational conclusions that have been drawn from them. This document also offers clear-cut evidence of the Academy of Reading’s effectiveness, in the form of research study summaries, case studies and site evaluations.

Developing Mathematical Proficiency: Academy of Math
This research study explains the successful AutoSkill instructional methodology which includes: the task-analytic approach, proficiency through practice, and the principles of motivation. It also highlights the connection between reading and math and describes the components of effective mathematics instruction which are incorporated into the Academy of Math. These components are conceptual understanding, computational fluency and strategic competence.
 

AutoSkill: Building a Foundation for Success
This solution note positions AutoSkill as a leader in literacy intervention and highlights the link between reading and math literacy. AutoSkill products provide a cost-effective solution for administrators; an effective tool for teachers; and permanent gains for students.

Academy of Reading: Sweetwater Elementary School, TN

This study shows the improvements in reading scores of third grade students at Sweetwater Elementary School in Tennessee

Academy of Math: Leavenworth, Kansas

This study shows that students in the Leavenworth School District in Kansas, gained an average of 2.1 grade levels after an average of six hours of training on the Academy of Math

Academy of Reading: Chambersburg School District, PA
This study examines the gains in reading proficiency by students using the Academy of Reading in the Chambersburg Area School District in Pennsylvania, in the 2001-2002 school year. Eighth grade students showed statistically significant gains of 2.4 grade levels on the Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test after 11.5 hours of time on task in the program.

Academy of READING: Goodwin Elementary School, SC
During the 2003-2004 school year at W.B. Goodwin Elementary School, 433 students, in grades 1 through 6, participated in an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Academy of READING intervention program. Results, based on a comparison of pre- and post-training CPRT scores, showed that students achieved 1.5 grade levels gains in their reading proficiency after an average of 4.4 hours of focused training.

Academy of Reading 5.0: Steps to Reading Proficiency
This piece explains our reading intervention program and demonstrates how our structured and sequential training program targets the skills essential for proficient readers.

eSchool News Reader's Choice Awards: School Reading Software
For the second year in a row! The Academy of Reading was the clear winner in every category of this survey. Also includes some quotes from educators using Academy of Reading about the effectiveness of the software.

A Comprehensive Approach to Adolescent Literacy

By: Dr. Cassandra Kemp, Pittsburgh City Schools

Study by Pittsburgh Public using both the Academy of Reading & A+LS solutions with struggling middle school students

The Research Basis for the A+nyWhere Learning System® Instructional Software Programs

Analysis of the Scientific-Based Research of the A+nyWhere Learning System®

Research Report for Reading
A brief overview of the A+LS™ reading curriculum is included at the beginning of each area of research.

Computer-Aided Instruction in Mathematics

Improving Performance in an Inner City Elementary School Serving Mainly English Language Learners

Computer-Assisted Middle School Mathematics Remediation Intervention: An Outcome Study

Credit Recovery

A Technology-Based Intervention for Dropout Prevention at Wichita Falls High School

Computer Aided Instruction and Academic Achievement

A Study of the A+nyWhere Learning System in a District Wide Implementation

Talking Points

Findings from the Independent Review of the AEC Research Base