Case Study: Waterford Graded School District achieves big reading gains with Discovery Education's Reading Plus

Waterford Graded School District Students Using DreamBox Reading Averaged 3.2+ Reading Level Gains

The Waterford Graded School District sought to close the achievement gap and accelerate academic growth in reading for its elementary and middle school students. To meet this challenge, the district partnered with vendor Discovery Education to implement its Reading Plus solution as a supplemental intervention and enrichment tool.

Discovery Education's Reading Plus program provided an adaptive solution that personalized reading lessons for each student's ability level, focusing on fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Students who completed the recommended number of lessons saw significant gains, with those finishing 80+ lessons averaging a 3.2 reading level increase. The district also praised Discovery Education for its ongoing professional development and support, which were crucial for successful implementation and achieving these measurable results.

Waterford Graded School District

Jane Aegerter

Director of Student and Staff Services