Case Study: South Western School District strengthens foundational phonics instruction with 95 Percent Group’s 95 Phonics Core Program

South Western School District strengthens K-5 phonics instruction across 4 elementary schools with 95 Percent Group

South Western School District, a district in Pennsylvania serving approximately 2,000 elementary students, was facing a notable decline in foundational reading and writing skills among its 4th and 5th graders. The district sought to address this challenge by implementing a unified foundational literacy program. They turned to vendor 95 Percent Group Inc. and adopted the 95 Phonics Core Program® as a key part of their literacy transformation plan.

The solution from 95 Percent Group Inc. involved implementing the 95 Phonics Core Program® across all K-5 classrooms to provide direct phonics and word study instruction. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided text, the implementation was supported by professional learning and coaching. The district successfully established a cohesive, district-wide approach to foundational skills instruction, empowering their 4th and 5th grade students.

South Western School District