WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational
reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a
University of Oxford spinout company
renowned for their best-in-class solutions for assessing and
improving oral language, announced a strategic partnership to
address critical oral language development needs in US school
districts.
The partnership will bring OxEd's evidence-based oral language
assessment, whole class instruction, and remediation programs to
the US, providing school districts with tools to enhance their oral
language protocols and ultimately improve reading comprehension and
other aspects of educational attainment.
"Many school districts need an oral language solution. We
searched globally for the right partner and OxEd was the clear
choice," said Scott DeSimone,
CEO of Really Great Reading®. "We are very proud to be working with
them. Really Great Reading is committed to helping schools improve
their oral language protocols, a critical foundational skill that
enhances a wide range of academic achievements, including reading
comprehension."
"Enriching oral language instruction supports overall academic
achievement for all children, enhancing their reading comprehension
and overall academic and social development," said Dr.
Charles Hulme, CEO and Founder
of OxEd & Assessment. "Our intervention program, the NELI
Intervention, part of the TEL Ted oral language toolkit, is the
best-evidenced language intervention globally and has been shown to
help children make up to seven months' additional progress in their
language skills. We're proud to partner with Really Great Reading
to bring these programs to school districts in the US."
Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) occur as frequently as
dyslexia, affecting communication and academic performance. Many
students with ADHD and dyslexia also struggle with DLD. By
proactively identifying and remediating oral language deficits,
OxEd helps unlock students' full potential. Early identification
and intervention are crucial, as oral language skill is the
foundation for all education, making OxEd's assessment tools and
remediation strategies vital for educational programs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated oral language delays in
many students, particularly those aged 4-12, who missed critical
enrichment during formative years. While there is a focus on
remediating pandemic-related skill deficits, oral language skills
often receive less attention. OxEd bridges this gap by offering
solutions to assess and teach these foundational skills, helping
students overcome COVID-related setbacks. Dr. Hulme added, "By
addressing these delays promptly, we can ensure comprehensive
academic success and prepare students for future challenges."
About Really Great Reading®: Really Great Reading, a
pioneer in literacy education, leverages 18 years of Science of
Reading expertise to create practical tools for educators and
students of all ability levels. For more information, please visit
www.reallygreatreading.com.
About OxEd & Assessment (OxEd): OxEd is a
University of Oxford spinout company
launched to take decades of research into children's early language
and reading development through to practical application in
schools. OxEd develops educational assessment apps, whole class
instructional solutions, and interventions which have been proven
to improve educational outcomes for children. For more information,
please visit www.oxedandassessment.com.
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