Being a Reader™ provides comprehensive reading instruction,
systematically developing both foundational skills and comprehension.

This research-based program integrates rich literacy experiences with explicit social skills instruction and activities that foster students’ growth as responsible, caring, and collaborative people.

Being a Reader features:

• Explicit word recognition instruction that follows a systematic scope and sequence

• Robust reading comprehension and vocabulary instruction

• Diverse, high-quality fiction and nonfiction texts

• Embedded professional learning

• Targeted support for English Learners 

• Integrated teaching of social skills to create a collaborative, respectful, and supportive learning community