Literacy Advancement in One Semester: Reading Horizons® Unveils Accelerated 4+ Intervention Solution to Help Reverse Literacy Decline

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons^®, a leader in literacy intervention, introduces an accelerated one-semester intervention solution within its Reading Horizons^® Elevate (RHE) program to address the urgent literacy needs of students in grades four and up. RHE Express Track is an intensive option that empowers schools to deliver impactful literacy improvements in a single semester, providing an age-appropriate practical solution for districts aiming to boost reading proficiency within a limited time frame.

As the latest results from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) reveal that only 33 percent of U.S. fourth graders read at a proficient level, schools face an ongoing demand for effective intervention programs that can close reading gaps efficiently. RHE Express Track addresses this need with a structured approach to targeted literacy instruction, aligned with the science of reading and designed to support students at every stage of their academic journey.

The one-semester option is ideal for schools focused on rapid improvement, providing students with foundational reading skills through simplified, streamlined phonics instruction that reduces cognitive load. This approach enables striving readers to concentrate on essential literacy skills without feeling overwhelmed, allowing educators to meet students where they are and accelerate them forward efficiently. For schools seeking additional flexibility, Reading Horizons^® Elevate also offers a full-year program for more gradual development and a summer school solution to prevent learning loss.

"The fundamental ability to read is the cornerstone of all other learning for students. More than ever, older students require instruction in foundational literacy skills, which presents a significant challenge," says Trisha Thomas, President of Reading Horizons^®. "Without mastering the basics, their ability to progress and succeed across all subjects is greatly hindered. Express Track provides the support needed to close reading gaps in a shorter timeframe more quickly and effectively.”

RHE Express Track uses a multisensory instructional model—incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic techniques—to engage students and reinforce learning, especially benefiting students with learning differences. Each instructional step builds on the previous one, guiding students through a systematic progression in phonics, decoding, and encoding. With this model, striving readers gain confidence and establish a solid foundation in reading, setting them up for lifelong literacy success.

“Reading Horizons^® Elevate is the most comprehensive reading program I have ever used,” says Danissa Lopez, Reading Specialist, Boston PSD MA, Grades 4–6, Grades 7–12, SPED/Intervention, and ELL. “RH Elevate seamlessly blends all of the essential components required to aid older students who have experienced reading difficulties.”

For over 40 years, Reading Horizons^® has empowered educators to improve literacy outcomes, providing comprehensive teacher training and instruction and evidence-based solutions to close reading gaps for students at every stage.

Learn more about Reading Horizons^® Express Track solution and schedule a demo with a literacy expert to learn how Reading Horizons^® can close reading gaps and transform reading intervention practices for older students.

About Reading Horizons^®

For over 40 years, Reading Horizons^® has empowered educators with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction. Aligned with the latest advancements in the science of reading, Reading Horizons^® supports educators, schools, and students with innovative literacy solutions. Learn more and join the Science of Reading Collective, a collaborative space for sharing best practices in literacy instruction.