READ 180 Reading Program | Proven Software for Reading Intervention

About READ 180 Next Generation

READ 180, the most effective reading intervention program, is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+. Designed for any student reading two or more years below grade-level, READ 180 leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful data for differentiation to teachers.
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The Promise of READ 180 Next Generation

Launched in May 2011, READ 180 Next Generation is the result of five years of intensive research and development. Informed by our experience serving over one million students a day in over 40,000 classrooms, READ 180 Next Generation reflects the best practices observed in the most successful implementations across the country. A suite of new technology, data analyses, content, and resources is designed to maximize student engagement, teacher effectiveness, and leader empowerment. READ 180 Next Generation represents the best of what is known about how to raise reading achievement for struggling adolescent readers.

The Goal:
College & Career Readiness for ALL Students.
A Model for Blended Instruction

The READ 180 Instructional Model provides a simple and clear organization for instruction and classroom activity. Studies have conclusively shown that when schools implement and follow the Instructional Model, significant gains can be expected after one or two years of program participation.
Three Stages of Instruction and Support

Respectful and engaging for struggling readers of all ages, READ 180 provides strategic reading intervention in three Stages, each with unique, age-appropriate content for students in grades 4–12+.
- Stage A
- Stage B
- Stage C
Students in Special Education

Special Education professionals have always relied on a high degree of individualization and differentiation. READ 180 is built upon these principles and includes many features for students with special needs.
English Language Learners

Exciting, relevant nonfiction engages English language learners and provides them with the academic vocabulary and essential knowledge required for reading success in the content areas.
READ 180 Program Authors and Advisors

READ 180 is built on over twenty years of scientifically-based research and the collaboration of the country's leading reading intervention researchers and adolescent literacy experts.

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About READ 180 Next Generation

The Promise of READ 180 Next Generation

A Model for Blended Instruction

Three Stages of Instruction and Support

Students in Special Education

English Language Learners

READ 180 Program Authors and Advisors