Reading Horizons
North Carolina Foundational Literacy Resource Portal
North Carolina Foundational Literacy Resource Portal

Lasting Literacy for all North Carolina K–12 Learners.

Welcome to the North Carolina Foundational Literacy Resource Portal—a centralized hub dedicated to elevating literacy education across our state. Here, you’ll find the latest news, success stories, and valuable resources, such as free downloadable materials and webinar recordings.

At Reading Horizons, we aim to support educators, parents, and community members in their collective effort to ensure all students reach reading proficiency. Explore the portal to fuel your passion for literacy and empower the next generation of readers.

Stay Informed

Insights & Updates on North Carolina’s Literacy Landscape

Discover the latest insights in the Science of Reading with our curated selection of noteworthy news articles and videos. Stay informed and up-to-date on impactful developments in North Carolina’s literacy landscape—all in one convenient location.

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    Lasting Literacy for all North Carolina K–12 Learners.

    Welcome to the North Carolina Foundational Literacy Resource Portal—a centralized hub dedicated to elevating literacy education across our state. Here, you’ll find the latest news, success stories, and valuable resources, such as free downloadable materials and webinar recordings.

    At Reading Horizons, we aim to support educators, parents, and community members in their collective effort to ensure all students reach reading proficiency. Explore the portal to fuel your passion for literacy and empower the next generation of readers.

    Stay Informed

    Insights & Updates on North Carolina’s Literacy Landscape

    Discover the latest insights in the Science of Reading with our curated selection of noteworthy news articles and videos. Stay informed and up-to-date on impactful developments in North Carolina’s literacy landscape—all in one convenient location.

    VIDEOS

      Articles & Websites

      Need Free Dowloadable Resources?

      Despite extensive training, the science of reading can still feel overwhelming for many North Carolina educators because it’s so… different. As you teach, it’s hard to know for sure if you’re getting it “right.”

      You shouldn’t have to figure it out on your own. When you access The Science of Reading Collective, you won’t have to. It’s completely free!

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      Building Reading Momentum with Supportive Partnerships in These School Districts

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      Case Study

      Research Spotlight

      Cleveland County Schools

      Nearly 50 educators across 16 elementary schools in Cleveland, North Carolina participated in this ESSA Research Study to explore the relationship between implementing the Reading Horizons® method and student learning outcomes in K–3 classrooms. Both implementation integrity and student outcomes were measured by the Reading Horizons Implementation Integrity Rubric and the DIBELS 8 assessment, respectively. In all analyses, student performance outcomes increased from pre- to post-test.

      The Reading Horizons method, implemented via its K–3 literacy solutions, meets the What Works Clearinghouse ESSA Tier 3 requirements—Promising Evidence.

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      I am able to take the scripted lessons and use them in my classroom and ensure success for all of my students.

      —ELIZABETH GREENE

      First-Grade Teacher, Springmore Elementary, Cleveland County Schools, NC

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      Meet Your North Carolina Team

      Drew Frandsen

      Drew Frandsen

      Sean Lindsey

      Sean Lindsey

      Why North Carolina Loves Reading Horizons:

      • Simple Method—We have nearly 40 years of proven science baked into one intuitive tool designed in collaboration with classroom teachers in North Carolina.
      • Ease of Implementation—We work hand-in-hand with teachers to develop resources that transform the complexities of an evolving science into a streamlined program for all students.
      • Supportive partner—Consider us your trusted teaching partners—whether to offer support or to celebrate, we’ll know you by name and pick up when you call.

      Hoke County educators say, “It’s a teacher’s dream!”

      The next generation of foundational literacy

      Reading Horizons Discovery

      You don’t have to cross your fingers and hope for the best. With leading real-time data, you can celebrate reading success district-wide.

      Looking for a program for reading intervention and ELL for older students?

      Check out Reading Horizons Elevate®.

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      Overcome student learning gaps with assessment-driven explicit phonics instruction based on the science of reading.

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      Foundational Literacy for Older Students: Catching Up. Keeping Up. Moving Ahead.

      Nearly 66% of fourth- and eighth-grade learners perform below proficient achievement levels in reading. For students grades 4 and beyond who struggle with reading, the path ahead can be difficult and discouraging. For striving readers, newcomers, and students with special needs, we can do more and do it better. And that’s the focus of this edWebinar.

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