In a significant step to enhance reading proficiency across the state, the Oklahoma State Department of Education has approved Really Great Reading’s Science of Reading eLearning Courses for professional development, as well as its literacy intervention solutions, including the HD Word, Countdown, and Blast programs. This approval enables Oklahoma educators to access high-quality, evidence-based resources designed to improve foundational reading skills and support students in achieving literacy success.

The Really Great Reading Science of Reading eLearning Courses are designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance literacy instruction. These self-paced, online courses cover essential topics such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and reading fluency, offering strategies that align with the Science of Reading principles. With this professional development approval, Oklahoma educators will be empowered to effectively implement research-backed methods in the classroom, ensuring all students have the support they need to thrive.

In addition to the professional development courses, the approval also includes Really Great Reading's targeted literacy intervention programs: HD Word, Countdown, and Blast. These programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of struggling readers, providing explicit instruction and systematic support that helps close gaps in foundational skills. These interventions ensure that every stuent, regardless of their starting point, receives the support they need to become proficient readers.

“Our Science of Reading eLearning courses and literacy intervention solutions provide educators with comprehensive, research-driven tools to support literacy instruction at all levels,” said Amy Vanden Boogart, Vice President of Curriculum Products and Services at Really Great Reading. “We are proud to partner with Oklahoma in its mission to deliver high-quality reading instruction and targeted interventions, empowering educators to foster student success.”

Key Features of Really Great Reading’s Science of Reading eLearning Courses and Literacy Intervention Solutions:

• Self-Paced and Flexible: Educators can access the courses and resources at their convenience, allowing them to learn and implement strategies at their own pace.
• Comprehensive Instructional Content: The eLearning courses cover key aspects of reading instruction, while the intervention programs focus on targeted support for struggling readers.
• Evidence-Based and Research-Driven: All resources are grounded in the Science of Reading, providing proven strategies that promote literacy success.
• Supportive Tools and Resources: Educators receive a wealth of materials to help them implement best practices and interventions across diverse classroom settings.

About Really Great Reading

For 20 years, Really Great Reading has been committed to improving literacy education by providing research-backed instructional tools and professional development resources that support foundational literacy skills. The company's mission is to empower educators with effective, evidence-based tools that enable students to become successful, lifelong readers.

To learn more about our Science of Reading eLearning Courses and literacy intervention solutions, visit Really Great Reading.