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EVIDENCE & IMPACT OF EARLY INTERVENTION:

Data and educator stories in transforming reading and literacy outcomes

for all students using early first-grade intervention.

1. Literacy Intervention Specialist Alphabetic Phonics (Cox) methods work.

Here are the simple first-grade results for this complex study:

THE DOWNING LITERACY PROJECT

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2. Literacy Intervention Specialist Alphabetic Phonics (Cox) methods last.

Here’s the data showing the impact of early intervention.

DOWNING LITERACY PROJECT

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(Click on the cover below to download the full evidence in The Downing Project.pdf)

3. Kansas Schools transform their reading programs:

Kansas public schools are seeing real results after receiving Literacy Intervention Specialist training—Alphabetic Phonics (Cox) and Structured Literacy methods. 

Watch episodes of the Hope for Kansas documentary series to hear firsthand how educators are transforming students' lives through effective literacy instruction.

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Skyline Schools in Pratt, Kansas (Episode 1),

South Grey Schools in Montezuma, Kansas (Episode 2),

Cimarron Elementary School in Cimarron, Kansas (Episode 3),

Wakefield Schools in Wakefield, Kansas (Episode 4),

Clay Center School District schools (Episode 5.)

 Ready to transform reading in your classroom?

Contact us to learn more about our evidence-based training programs and how you can bring structured literacy into your school. Our team will guide you through the next steps to empower your students with the skills they need to succeed.

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Or call 316-684-7323 to speak with a training advisor.

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