istation Reading

Bridge the Gap with Online Technology

Technology can be a powerful bridge to higher reading achievement by engaging students in learning that is relevant and meaningful. istation Reading allows educators to better meet the needs of students with diverse abilities by means of differentiated instruction and automated assessments.

What is istation Reading?

istation Reading is a data-driven reading intervention program for students in Pre-K through Grade 5. istation Reading promotes reading acceleration and progress through a high-interest online interactive curriculum.

On-Demand Assessments

ISIP™, (istation’s Indicators of Progress), is a valid and reliable early reading screener and progress monitor.

Accurately determine ability levels in the essential reading areas of phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

The istation Reading Curriculum — The Five Key Reading Areas

Phonemic Awareness	The video content presented here requires JavaScript to be enabled and the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player. If you are you using a browser with JavaScript disabled please enable it now. Otherwise, please update your version of the free Adobe Flash Player by downloading here. Video Clips — Select an image to the left to preview and read more about each of the key reading areas. istation offers research-based effective reading instruction which integrates subject-area content with strategic reading skills. The five key reading areas are threaded carefully throughout with explicit, direct, and systematic instruction. Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Students progress from counting words, syllables, and phonemes to segmenting and blending. Phonics Systematic and explicit instruction and practice of letter and sound relationships are provided through differentiated activities. Students apply these skills to decode words in books and stories. Vocabulary Multiple exposures by seeing, hearing, and manipulating words reinforces learning. Animated visual clues and interactive activities develop vocabulary in a variety of contexts. Fluency Engaging word-naming games, multi-leveled books, and a controlled reader provide extensive practice and measure accuracy and rate. Comprehension Explicit comprehension instruction and application are provided through high-interest animated teaches, guided practice, and independent practice. Students receive visual support in decodable skill books, read-aloud books, and chapter books.
Phonics
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension

What are the advantages of istation Reading?

• Differentiates and delivers individualized instruction with Benchmark and Continuous Progress Monitoring assessments through ISIP.
• Helps students achieve reading progress with motivating animated lessons, readings, and additional skill practice.
• Continuously assesses student progress and identifies students who need additional support through instantly published reports.
• Utilizes automatically linked recommended teacher-directed lessons and supplemental materials to deliver targeted instruction for individuals or small groups.

How does istation Reading benefit teachers and administrators?

• Puts time back in the classroom.
• Closes the achievement gap between students.
• Allows students to get individualized instruction in the specific areas of reading in which they are struggling.
• Ensures student motivation and increases reading acceleration, with interactive online curriculum.
• Allows teachers to target student weaknesses with additional skill-specific lessons, using Frequent Benchmark Assessments and Continuous Progress Monitoring.

Engaging Content and Interactive Environment

istation employs an award-winning animation team that incorporates engaging characters, graphics and game-like activities that kids love!

Target Critical Areas

istation Reading is a comprehensive reading program that builds on scope and sequence, allowing students more time on problem areas before they move on to the next lesson or concept.

Reading in the Content Area of Science

Take a look at this video of istation's Reading in the Content Area of Science. Available in both English (select play above) and Spanish.