I keep hearing effective reading programs need to be direct or explicit systematic phonics.  There are so many ‘phonics’ programs out there. How do I know Right Track Reading programs actually meet the requirements for an effective program?

Both the Right Track Reading Lessons and Back on the Right Track Reading Lessons programs were reviewed and approved as recommended phonics product resources by the National Right to Read Foundation www.nrrf.org. To meet the NRRF strict criteria a phonics program must contain 1. Explicit and systematic instruction in reading the 44 sounds in the English language, 2. Explicit and systematic instruction in the 70+ most common ways to spell those sounds  3. Explicit and systematic instruction in left-to-right blending.  4. Decodable text that can be read by a student based on previously taught material. 5. A format that is well-organized and easy to use.  Both Right Track Reading programs met these NRRF criteria.   

For additional information on direct systematic phonics see the article What Exactly is Direct Systematic Phonics?

Additional information, articles and resources on teaching students to read proficiently is located on the Free Reading Information page of the Right Track Reading website.

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This information was written by Miscese Gagen a mother with a passion for teaching children to read proficiently by using effective methods. She is also a successful reading tutor and author of the reading instructional programs Right Track Reading Lessons and Back on the Right Track Reading Lessons. The purpose of this information is to empower parents and teachers with information on teaching children how to read. We CAN improve reading proficiency, one student at a time!  More information is located at www.righttrackreading.com ~ Copyright 2005-2007 Miscese R. Gagen