Our Approach
For over two decades, Really Great Reading has partnered with educators to integrate research-driven, systematic literacy methods. Our Science of Reading-based programs build a solid reading foundation, igniting orthographic mapping and ensuring exceptional student outcomes with minimal training.
The Science of Reading is a proven body of research that outlines how students learn to read and what instructional methods work best. Our Science of Reading Hub connects educators with practical, evidence-based tools that translate research into effective teaching strategies. It’s your essential resource for developing strong phonics, decoding, and comprehension skills in student
Aligned with rigorous educational standards, Really Great Reading’s evidence-based literacy solutions have earned ESSA Level II, III, and IV certifications, showcasing our proven impact on reading proficiency. RGR’s programs equip teachers with effective tools and strategies that significantly and directly enhance student literacy development.
During the 2023-24 and 2022-23 school years, a third-party research group conducted three studies to evaluate the impact of Really Great Reading’s instructional programs on literacy outcomes among elementary students in three public school districts. These studies examined the effectiveness of RGR’s approach in promoting reading growth across different grade levels, reinforcing its alignment with ESSA Evidence Level III standards.
In a recent evaluation, a third-party research group developed a comprehensive logic model to analyze the structure and effectiveness of Really Great Reading’s instructional programs. A logic model serves as a strategic framework, outlining participant engagement, program activities, outputs, and anticipated outcomes, thereby providing a road map for program implementation. This study examined how RGR’s methods support teacher knowledge, instructional practices, and student literacy outcomes, aligning with ESSA Evidence Level IV standards.
Really Great Reading’s offerings have been thoroughly reviewed by The Reading League (TRL), one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to advancing evidence-aligned reading instruction. This thorough evaluation highlights Really Great Reading’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality literacy instruction based on the science of reading since 2005.
A high-poverty Maryland elementary school, historically ranking in the bottom 30% for literacy, achieved extraordinary results with Really Great Reading’s Blast 1st Grade Reading Program. By the end of the school year, the percentage of first graders reading at or above benchmark rose from 11% to 67%. The success underscores the effectiveness of RGR’s targeted programs in addressing foundational reading challenges.
In just five weeks, struggling seventh graders in Jackson turned their reading challenges into triumphs. Through intensive interventions using Really Great Reading's intervention solutions, reading accuracy soared 61%, from 31% to 92%. This rapid progress highlights the power of RGR’s tools to deliver measurable results in a short timeframe.
From 31% to 92%: a rapid improvement in reading accuracy.
Really Great Reading has received “All-Green” ratings from EdReports for its K–2 foundational skills programs, scoring an impressive 196 out of a possible 198 points, with two of the three programs receiving perfect scores!
This rare rating highlights Really Great Reading’s commitment to evidence based and research aligned literacy instruction that meets the highest standards in the field.
"We wanted to make sure that the teachers had some background knowledge and some deep understanding of the Science of Reading around early childhood. Not only did the Really Great Reading platform provide some of that Science of Reading, we also added another component in our pre K rise initiative to really deepen the knowledge of our staff across the state."
- Lori Bridges, Director of Early Childhood Programs, Arkansas Department of Education
"It might seem simplistic, but this change has made a huge difference with our student data."
- John Dignan, Superintendent, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
