95 Phonics Core Program insights
Explore insights from educators and practical resources as you evaluate the benefits of an evidence-based reading program to support your Tier 1 phonics instruction.
Boerne Independent School District: Transforming K-5 reading instruction with 95 Phonics Core Program®
It’s time to get literacy instruction right for every child, and this new series is here to help. The Research Impact Series aims to provide educators and administrators with short research profiles of school districts and schools making a measurable difference in student achievement using science of reading-aligned and evidence-based programs and strategies in the classroom.
The teachers sold it for us because they could see the impact.
Marshal Wolff Curriculum Coordinator, RLA Elementary, Boerne ISD
Strengthen your core literacy instruction
Are you looking for a new language arts curriculum and wondering about phonics instruction? Are too many of your students in need of intervention? Follow the science of reading and discover why an evidence-based phonics supplement is critical to your literacy toolkit (and student progress).
Spotlight Texas: Literacy thrives in Glen Rose
Discover how real schools are making real progress. In this three-part spotlight series, we’re showcasing how districts like Glen Rose Independent School District are turning evidence-based literacy practices into real results—and transforming reading outcomes for their students.
18%
reduction in kindergarten students at-risk by EOY (2023-2024 school year)
Red Clay Consolidated School District: Transforming 4th and 5th grade literacy with 95 Phonics Core Program
Helping teachers provide the best possible literacy instruction is key in unlocking the power of literacy for every child. The Research Impact Series provides educators and administrators with short research profiles of school districts and schools making a measurable difference in student achievement using science of reading-aligned and evidence-based programs and strategies in the classroom. In our second profile in the series, we take a look at Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware and their implementation of the Tier 1 resource, 95 Phonics Core Program®, in 4th and 5th grade.
93%
of the pilot teachers surveyed recommended that 95 Phonics Core Program be implemented districted-wide.
I am seeing double digit gains in K-5—double digit.
Nikki Porter, Principal
Spotlight Colorado: This charter school network is transforming secondary literacy intervention
Now we have four teachers using it [95 Percent Group resources] across all different learning levels. My load is so much lighter, and I am so much more effective.
Sam Weir Secondary literacy interventionist, Rocky Mountain Prep Charter School Network, Colorado
One of the most effective tools that we’re using in Fulton County Schools is 95 Phonics Core Program. That has been a game changer for our students and for our teachers. Honestly if I tried to remove that program from our teacher’s hands these days, they would fight me. And when I go into classrooms, I see students learning at levels that they haven’t learned in previous years. It’s truly been transformational.
Mike Looney, PhD
Spotlight Illinois: Schoolwide literacy growth with core phonics instruction
We realized we can’t ‘tier group’ ourselves out of an instructional deficit. So we chose to take on the implementation of core instruction.
Holly Davis-Kitson Principal, Parsons Elementary School
Spotlight Tennessee: Explicit phonics instruction is raising the bar
Without a doubt, the greatest impact on student learning has been the 95 Phonics Core Program and the teacher content knowledge gained from the professional learning that supported the implementation and beyond.
Gina Looney District reading and RTI coordinator, Franklin Special School District
Having a strong strategy like this in Tier 1 is your best defense against more kids moving into Tiers 2 or 3.
Julie Groce, First Grade Teacher
95 Phonics Core Program® K-2 Efficacy Study
#1
ESSA Level of evidence, based upon a third-party independent efficacy study on the impact of 95 Phonics Core Program
Spotlight Texas: New results from Southside
If we are starting our students from the beginning with this kind of direct instruction on phonics, we can go a long way towards preventing some of our students from struggling at all. 95 Phonics Core Program is instruction for everyone, not just those who need more support.
Alejandra Ramirez Elementary Reading Coordinator PreK-5, Southside ISD
We look for growth from all students, not just our struggling students. We can’t be satisfied with the growth we have experienced; some students haven’t reached their highest potential yet. We need to set high expectations and bring out the best in our teachers.
Joyce Flowers, PhD
95 Phonics Core Program in the news
95 Percent Group unveils first-of-their-kind solutions to unify literacy instruction across tiers
These solutions set a new standard for instructional continuity—empowering educators and improving outcomes for every student.
We’re proud to offer the continuity of instruction across tiers that makes teaching and learning easier and more effective for both educators and students. Our goal is to empower educators to help every student catch up to grade level and develop into literate citizens in the most efficient way possible.
Jennifer Harris Chief Product Officer, 95 Percent Group
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I believe that 95 Percent Group is uniquely positioned to help guide the way for an ever increasing Science of Reading base in our country. We provide the entire literacy system for teachers and their students. This includes professional learning, assessment, and instructional resources so that teachers can turn theory into practice and help each child make progress.
Laura Stewart Chief Academic Officer