WWC Reviews Research on "Read Well" for English Language Learners

The latest report from the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) looks at the effectiveness of Read Well® on improving English language literacy for English language learners. This reading curriculum for kindergarten and first-grade students provides instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. The WWC reviewed five studies that investigated the effects of Read Well®, one of which meets WWC evidence standards. This study included 34 first-grade English language learner students from a school in rural Colorado. Based on this study, the WWC found Read Well® to have no discernible effects for reading achievement and potentially positive effects for English language development.