Smart Way Reading and Spelling:

• Teaches students and adults alike how to read, from introductory sounds through advanced reading

• Has been used effectively in remedial reading programs in states across the country with consistent results

• Is based on the most complete scientific research on teaching reading which stresses systematic and explicit phonics coupled with comprehension and fluency

Facing the facts:

• "75% of U.S. 4th graders are behind in basic reading skills."  U.S. Dept of Education

• "...40-44 million people, or about one quarter of the adult population in the United States, cannot understand written materials that require only very basic proficiency reading."  New England Journal of Medicine

• "...up to 72 million (Americans) cannot read or write above the 5th grade level."  Education Week

• "The national high school drop out rate is an alarming 30% -- and a staggering 50% for Hispanic and African American students."  Research by Time magazine

The Smart Way Reading and Spelling® program IS the Solution!

The Design

The Smart Way Reading and Spelling method is an Orton-Gillingham-based program, utilizing a series of 27 easy-to-use flip charts that assist people of all ages learning to read or who need reading help. There are no small or moving parts to get broken or lost. The reading coach reads aloud, following instructions on one side of a flip chart, while the student performs the exercises on his side. This format allows the student to complete lessons quickly, building his confidence while having fun. Bright Sky Learning, LLC products have also been proven very effective for English Language Learner (ELL) students.