Case Study: Upper Grand District School Board improves literacy outcomes and cost efficiency with Texthelp's Read&Write

Measuring the Difference at Upper Grand District School Board

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) faced a challenge in cost-effectively providing necessary literacy support to its 34,000 students, particularly those covered by Special Equipment Allocation (SEA) grants. To address this, the board sought an inclusive solution from vendor Texthelp.

UGDSB implemented Texthelp's Read&Write software to provide wide-reaching support without the need for additional, costly software. An impact study conducted over one year found significant results: a 187% increase in reading success for primary SEA students, a 30% increase in junior students attaining high reading levels, and a 66% increase in Grade 10 SEA students passing the mandatory literacy test, demonstrating the powerful impact of the Texthelp solution.

Upper Grand District School Board

Bill MacKenzie

Educator, IT Liaison