Read to Lead Inc

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Oct 21, 2011

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$5,735,951

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Curriculum development:classroom, inc. Has the answer to the question, "how can i improve my students' academic skills while also preparing them to meet the demands of today's workforce?" our learning environment packages are based on computer simulations of authentic workplaces. They help young people acquire cross-curricular competencies as they meet typical challenges of a day at work. Students' decision-making career role is extended through a variety of other activities in which they apply standards-aligned skills.our program has always stressed workplace readiness, collaborative problem-solving, the deep comprehension of informational text, and content-area literacy, it exemplifies key underpinnings of the common core standards. Visit our website for more information on how classroom, inc. Addresses ccs's anchor standards in reading, writing, speaking & listening, and language, as well as literacy in the content areas and mathematical practice. Our curriculum materials include teacher handbooks, student workbooks and handbooks, computer-based workplace simulations, non-fiction libraries, customized lesson plans, website resources, assessment materials, and manipulatives kits to support the implementation of our programs.

Activity 3

Research and assessment: from its beginnings, classroom, inc. Has conducted research to assess the impact of its program on students and to provide regular feedback to improve its evolving program. Our commitment to making a real difference in the lives of students is firmly embedded in the requirement for objective outcomes data. We use this data to assess how well we are meeting the critical goal of improving students' academic achievement. We have worked with university scholars and evaluation firms to be sure our perspective is broadened and our research is sound.our internal research is conducted and analyzed by staff members who have substantial expertise in educational research and statistics. Director of research mary schearer has a ph.d. In psychology; vice president of educational programs sylvia barsion has a ph.d. In educational research, measurement, and evaluation; and classroom, inc. President jane canner has a doctorate in educational psychology. Together they have significant experience in managing research and student testing programs and in conducting and interpreting outcome studies.the collective findings of classroom, inc. Internal research, as well as studies conducted by metis associates, inc., indiana university's center for innovation in assessment, and the university of pittsburgh's learning research and development center, reveal improvements in students' academic performance and applied learning related to reading and mathematics performance. In addition, classroom, inc. And external studies of multiple school-year and summer programs over the years, researchers have documented improvements in students' problem solving, collaboration, and technology skills, as well as in their career readiness and ethical reasoning.

Filer

EIN

13-3666846