Texas’s 100% TEKS & ELPS Aligned Solution, Now IMRA Approved
Aligned with HB 1605 requirements, grounded in the Science of Reading, and IMRA Approved, RGR gives Texas districts a complete, evidence-based solution that saves teachers time and builds confident readers.
Free Live Webinar Series Designed for School & District Leaders with practical, research-aligned sessions showing how to strengthen foundational reading and intervention systems that work.
RGR’s K–2 HQIM are IMRA-approved, giving districts confidence in a fully TEKS & ELPS aligned solution that supports both teachers and students from day one.
At a glance:
- 100% TEKS & ELPS alignment
- Meets accessibility and assessment requirements
- Bridges practice and mastery
- Built for Reading Academies pedagogy
RGR gives teachers and families complete instructional and home resources:
🟢 Parent supports for at-home learning
🟢 Multilingual teaching materials (8 languages)
🟢 Oral language and collaboration practice
🟢 Quick Checks for every lesson
🟢 Decodable passages for fluency
🟢 Handwriting, spelling, and Texas celebration activities
Foundations for Language
Strong oral language is the bedrock of reading success. Without well-developed listening, speaking, and language comprehension skills, students will struggle to understand and engage deeply with text, even if they can decode words.
- The Missing Link: Integrating oral and print language from the start ensures students understand what they read, not just sound it out
- Better Together: In partnership with OxEd & Assessment, RGR connects oral language assessment and development to literacy instruction
- Proven Impact: One of the most evidence-based global programs, supporting whole-class instruction and intervention
Kindergarten Confidence
Countdown Texas Edition, our ESSA-validated kindergarten solution, equips students with phonemic awareness, phonics, academic vocabulary, letter knowledge, fluency, and handwriting skills.
- Multisensory & Interactive: Visual, auditory, and tactile learning keep students engaged
- Early Exposure: Builds essential literacy skills for strong decoding and fluent reading
- Game-Based Practice: Digital Playgrounds reinforce lessons through play
- Igniting Orthographic Mapping: Powers the process for fluent, automatic reading
First-Grade Fluency
Blast Texas Edition, our research-proven 1st grade literacy program, develops decoding skills and fluency with high-frequency words as well as strategies for tackling new words and refining handwriting skills.
- Engaging & Multimodal: Hands-on materials coupled with visual and auditory supports make learning stick
- Built for Fluency and Confidence: Sequential lessons deepen decoding and fluency, cultivating a growth mindset in every learner
- Data-Driven Instruction: Cumulative instruction and embedded assessment pinpoint areas of improvement
- Research-Aligned Digital Practice: Game-based activities reinforce skills and accelerate progress
Second-Grade Momentum
HD Word Texas Edition, our evidence-based grade 2 program, builds advanced decoding, fluency, and comprehension through a systemic, multisensory approach.
- Fast-Paced Decoding: Teaches six syllable types and multisyllabic strategies for decoding complex words
- Strengthening Understanding: Improves comprehension and oral reading fluency using authentic, expository, knowledge-building text
- Cumulative Practice: Extensive review and reinforcement of taught concepts ensure mastery and retention
- Multisensory Engagement: Print, digital, and multimodal tools imprint learning that lasts while students master new skills or revisit previously introduced concepts that need reinforcement
Third-Grade Mastery
Orbit Texas Edition, our grade 3 program, bridges foundational skills with advanced word knowledge through interactive lessons in phonics, morphology, and vocabulary.
- Fostering Curiosity: Students master word analysis skills, delve into word parts, discover connections across subjects
- Accelerating Growth: Captivating lessons strengthen advanced multisyllabic decoding, word knowledge, and morphological awareness
- Insights and Visibility: Actionable data guide instruction and targeted support
- From Foundational Skills to Fluency: Simplifies complex concepts and builds strategic, independent readers
Strong oral language is the bedrock of reading success. Without well-developed listening, speaking, and language comprehension skills, students will struggle to understand and engage deeply with text, even if they can decode words.
- The Missing Link: Integrating oral and print language from the start ensures students understand what they read, not just sound it out
- Better Together: In partnership with OxEd & Assessment, RGR connects oral language assessment and development to literacy instruction
- Proven Impact: One of the most evidence-based global programs, supporting whole-class instruction and intervention
Countdown Texas Edition, our ESSA-validated kindergarten solution, equips students with phonemic awareness, phonics, academic vocabulary, letter knowledge, fluency, and handwriting skills.
- Multisensory & Interactive: Visual, auditory, and tactile learning keep students engaged
- Early Exposure: Builds essential literacy skills for strong decoding and fluent reading
- Game-Based Practice: Digital Playgrounds reinforce lessons through play
- Igniting Orthographic Mapping: Powers the process for fluent, automatic reading
Blast Texas Edition, our research-proven 1st grade literacy program, develops decoding skills and fluency with high-frequency words as well as strategies for tackling new words and refining handwriting skills.
- Engaging & Multimodal: Hands-on materials coupled with visual and auditory supports make learning stick
- Built for Fluency and Confidence: Sequential lessons deepen decoding and fluency, cultivating a growth mindset in every learner
- Data-Driven Instruction: Cumulative instruction and embedded assessment pinpoint areas of improvement
- Research-Aligned Digital Practice: Game-based activities reinforce skills and accelerate progress
HD Word Texas Edition, our evidence-based grade 2 program, builds advanced decoding, fluency, and comprehension through a systemic, multisensory approach.
- Fast-Paced Decoding: Teaches six syllable types and multisyllabic strategies for decoding complex words
- Strengthening Understanding: Improves comprehension and oral reading fluency using authentic, expository, knowledge-building text
- Cumulative Practice: Extensive review and reinforcement of taught concepts ensure mastery and retention
- Multisensory Engagement: Print, digital, and multimodal tools imprint learning that lasts while students master new skills or revisit previously introduced concepts that need reinforcement
Orbit Texas Edition, our grade 3 program, bridges foundational skills with advanced word knowledge through interactive lessons in phonics, morphology, and vocabulary.
- Fostering Curiosity: Students master word analysis skills, delve into word parts, discover connections across subjects
- Accelerating Growth: Captivating lessons strengthen advanced multisyllabic decoding, word knowledge, and morphological awareness
- Insights and Visibility: Actionable data guide instruction and targeted support
- From Foundational Skills to Fluency: Simplifies complex concepts and builds strategic, independent readers
Texas classrooms are increasingly multilingual, and RGR is built to meet that reality. Our Foundational Skills Solution provides explicit phonics instruction for EBs so every student can access high-quality literacy support.
- Easy for all teachers – no second-language fluency required.
- Engaging for students – celebrates multilingualism and builds confidence.
- Connected for families – resources support literacy at home in English or the home language.
How Does Really Great Reading Align With the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)?
For over 20 years, RGR has developed scientifically aligned foundational reading instruction and professional development, built by educators for educators with one goal: exceptional student outcomes.
Our Foundational Skills Solution is fully aligned with TEKS by grade level, giving Texas districts confidence that instruction meets state standards while delivering the depth and breadth students need to succeed.
A former educator and administrator, Kevin has helped districts adopt high-quality materials, strengthen foundational systems, and implement effective literacy practices. He is dedicated to helping educators feel confident and supported in improving student outcomes.
