One On One Reading & Rhythm Sessions!

DFYL is now offering the Reading & Rhythm program one-on-one!  Individual sessions are available either in the office or via Skype (after initial consultation).  Facilitators will also be available to go out to homes for an even more personalized Reading & Rhythm experience.

Why Reading & Rhythm Works! National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading published an article on why the Reading & Rhythm Program is so effective.

The Huddle published an article based in the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading blog on why the Reading & Rhythm Program has such a big impact.  To read more
Click here for blog.

3 CEU Credits Available for Training in Reading & Rhythm Program

Reading & Rhythm Update: Through Plymouth State University we now offer 3 CEU credits for any teacher in the United States trained in the Reading & Rhythm Program!!!!

Raynier Institute & Foundation Donates $75,000 to Reading & Rhythm Research

The Raynier Institute, an arts education company out of Seattle, has donated $75,000 to the Reading & Rhythm Research project. We are still seeking $100,000 to complete the research. We are partnering with Plymouth University, Dartmouth College, and UCLA. If you are interested in contributing please click below: http://www.dfyl.org/donate/donate.html

UCLA Statistical Analysis on Reading & Rhythm

DFYL hired Jeff Gornbein DrPH – Senior Statistician at the UCLA Department of Biomathematics. His findings show a statistically significant improvement due to the Reading & Rhythm program.

Link to his findings below:

http://www.dfyl.org/program-testscores/rarp-ucla-Stat%20Report%202014.pdf

http://www.dfyl.org/program-testscores/rarp-ucla-with%20control%20group%20A1.pdf

http://www.dfyl.org/program-testscores/rarp-ucla-Fluency%20Test%20Scores%20B1A.pdf

http://www.dfyl.org/program-testscores/rarp-ucla-Cashman%20Elementary%20C.pdf

Exciting news with pre and post testing in Reading & Rhythm! And average increase in reading fluency 107%!!! Student are at-risk youth from a detention camp in California.

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