Randy Feldman has been a Hollywood movie and television writer for over 30 years. He will discuss the journey that led him to write the Hallmark Channel movie “The Reading Room” and how that ultimately inspired him to form his own nonprofit -- P.O.R.T.A.L. (People Offering Reading, Teaching and Literacy). He will also examine the evolution of current storytelling trends in popular entertainment and its possible effects on this generation of learners.
Research Supports Explicit, Systematic, and Intensive Phonics Instruction for Both Children and Adults.
Findings from the National Reading Panel, in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), show overwhelming evidence that explicit, systematic phonics is necessary for reading success. Systematic phonics instruction teaches a planned sequence of phonics elements rather than highlighting elements as they happen to appear in a text.
Research findings from the Institute of Education Reform and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development have shown the importance of:
Iron Springs Elementary - National Percentile Rank for Iowa Test of Basic Skills after using Reading Horizons
Research studies conducted in institutions nationwide have proven the efficacy of our method. Click on the links below to learn more:
The Florida Center for Reading Research has recently written a report about the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself program. Read more about what they have to say here: FCRR Review.
