Grade 2
Amira
Amira
Program Description
Amira is an AI-driven reading assistant designed to support students in grades K-5. The program uses a combination of digital assessments, individualized tutoring, and progress monitoring to enhance reading skills. Amira listens to students read aloud, analyzes their oral reading fluency performance in real-time, and provides instant feedback and instructional guidance. The program also includes professional development and training for educators.
English language learners
Fast ForWord Program
Program Description
Fast ForWord is a computer-based supplemental reading program designed to improve students’ literacy skills. The program adapts to each learner’s pace, utilizing engaging graphics and interactive exercises to reinforce reading concepts. Through individualized instruction, students work on building foundational reading abilities while earning rewards based on content completion. Fast ForWord aims to enhance reading proficiency through structured, technology-driven practice.
Istation (ISIP Early Reading and ISIP Advanced Reading assessments)
iStation ISIP
Program Description
Journeys
Journeys
Program Description
Journeys, developed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, is a comprehensive K-6 reading and language arts program, evaluated for effectiveness in grades K-2. The program includes structured whole-group and small-group activities, focusing on vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and fluency. Teachers engage students with a daily "big idea" and "essential question," integrating read-alouds and targeted skill development. The program includes a 5-6 hour initial training with follow-up support.
Literacy First - UT Austin
Literacy First - UT Austin
Program Description
Literacy First is an early literacy intervention program focused on students in kindergarten through grade 2. The program identifies students reading below grade level and provides tutoring throughout the school year. Tutors work with their students daily in 30 minute sessions that are tailored to address specific individual literacy/language needs across students. Literacy First uses a response-to-intervention model that involves frequent benchmark assessments and weekly progress monitoring.
SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words)
SIPPS® (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) Program Description
SIPPS® is reading curriculum used for both new and struggling readers in grades K–12. The program has explicit routines focused on building skills on phonological awareness, spelling-sounds, and sight words. Each level of SIPPS® corresponds to a specific stage of reading development. Students are pretested, then placed at their points of need within a level and a lesson to best help them meet their individual reading goals.
