 |
|
|
“Dear Ron,
I wish to thank you for making it possible for our staff to deliver your SuperReading course to our Title I Reading students. The final data proves that the SuperReading Program has dramatically benefited our students.
Students in our Title I Reading classes scored below grade level on the CTBS reading test last year. This year they are enrolled our Title I Reading class to receive special assistance designed to improve their reading skills.
We started your program in our Title I Reading classes in January. The SuperReading Program more than doubled our students reading rates. One class' average growth rate was 277%! Some students increased their rate between 400% and 700%! I shared the data with Superintendent Don Helms and he was most impressed. In his many years
in education he said he had not seen such powerful growth in reading scores. Cathy Rumble noted that her students demonstrated a real improvement in fluency when they read aloud. Jason Harm said students who were negative about the program at first were turned around as they saw the increase in their reading proficiency.
I watched Josh A. read and complete a history exam in ten minutes with a 98% score. He was reading at a rate of over 2000 words per minute (as rated in reading class)! Chris B. told me he now loves to read and even reads books at home now! Your program has been fun and exciting to implement with visible results daily.
My favorite experience was in my after-school reading class. I was given all students who were tested 5-7 grade level on the CTBS test. My task was to have them score grade 8 on an independently delivered test by the end of four weeks! Chris B. looked up at me after completing his first three minute 2-word eye exercise and, with a big smile on his face, said "This is the first time I have ever enjoyed reading!" At the end of four weeks Chris scored tenth grade level on the Woodcock-Johnson reading test! In fact, all my students scored eighth grade or above!
We look forward to continuing with the program next year.”
Sincerely, George Sabato, Title I Director Edwin Markham School Placerville, CA 95667 Placerville Union School District
“Ron, we just got our CTBS scores for the seventh and eighth grades, and they are the highest in our 22 year history by a wide margin. The teachers and I credit your reading course for this achievement. Thank you for sharing this information with us and our students.”
Sincerely,
Mary Menacho, Director of General Education South Peninsula Hebrew Day School
Dear Mr. Cole,
“Thank you very much for the great class. Although I never had much trouble getting good grades, I can read so fast now that I have the time to do more fun stuff like ride my bike and play with the computer. Sorry we were so rowdy. You were very patient with us and I'm glad I took the course.”
J.T. 8th Grade Student
Dear Mr. Cole,
“I know you said we could call you Ron, but it feels weird to call an adult by their first name. I know we were a bit out of control, but even after all that I got so much out of the course. I never knew I could read that fast and still remember what I read. Thank you for taking extra time with me and helping me memorize those facts for my test. I aced it- Yes! It only took a few minutes and I still remember everything! Why don't our other teachers make learning that easy? (Don't tell them I said that).
Anyway, thanks for putting up with us. I hope you'll come back and teach us more.”
A.L. 7th Grade Student
Dear Mr. Cole,
“Thank you for teaching us your reading course. It's hard to believe that I improved so much in just eight weeks. At first it didn't seem so interesting, but once you realize you can do it, it gets to be fun. My father is very proud of me. In a way that's bad, because now he expects more from me! Oh, well. I guess if I keep using the methods you showed us it'll be okay.
Thanks again. Have a good Winter break. Do you get a break? I hope so. You probably need it.”
Sincerely,
K.R. 8th Grade Student
“I recommend this class. You will learn a lot. It was easy to learn and there were good stories in the reading material. The class length was good and the notebook was great.”
Natalie C. 6th grade Student
“Your reading class helped me a lot by making my speed go up and my reading get better with more comprehension. You had a good presentation. It was very clear and easy to learn.”
Nick C. 5th Grade Student
Dear Readers,
“I really liked the class. It really helped me. I liked the Eye-Hop because it helped me read faster. I really enjoyed how we had a mini test every week, that helped me with my comprehension. Before I came to the class I read very slow and had low scores. Now, I understand what I'm reading.
I recommend this class for people who want to learn, read faster, and make comprehension higher. It takes commitment but it helps in the long run.
Thanks, Mr. Cole, for your help, time and caring!”
Sincerely, an 8th grader, Kristin M.
R.E. went from 89 to 1,263
|
|
|
|
|
Dear Mr. Cole,
I am writing to thank you for taking my daughter into your Super Reading course. She was by far the slowest reader in her class. She would barely be halfway through material when the other children had already finished. On top of that, her comprehension was abysmal.
I was about to spend nearly $5,000 on testing to determine whether she had some type of learning disorder. A friend suggested calling you first. I am so glad I took that advice. After three weeks in your course she was the best reader in her class. By the sixth Super Reading class she was the best reader in her school. By far!
It was gratifying to find out there was nothing wrong with my daughter. All she needed was the right techniques and teacher. What a bargain your course turned out to be! Thank you again for this small miracle.
-Dr. E. Menkin
Dear Somebody,
“Before I started going to this class, I read pretty slow. On the first day, I didn't know many things I was supposed to do to read correctly. Now I read much faster than I did before. I would recommend this program to kids who have trouble reading. Kids who join will have much fun.”
Sincerely, Grace C. R.E. went from 129 to 667
Dear Person reading this,
“I am a sixth grader at Piedmont Middle School. Over the six weeks my Reading Efficiency went up over 500%. Take the course!”
Daniel R. 6th Grader R.E. went from 166 to 933
Dear whoever reads this,
“I am a 7th Grader at Piedmont Middle School. Before I took this class I thought I could read fast. After I was finished with this class I read 6 times as fast.”
Signed,
Mark U.
R.E. went from 121 to 1,043
Dear Mr. Cole,
“Thank you so much for teaching me SuperReading. I really enjoyed the time I spent learning the various methods. It felt good to see myself make progress each week. School is much easier now that I have the skills to be a great reader.
Although I didn't think they would be, my novels are especially fun to read now. At first I thought that reading fast would take away from my enjoyment. I hung in there and they are much more better.”
Sincerely, C.K. 6th Grader
To whom this concerns,
“Your class has been a great success. Before I read a story in 2 minutes 20 seconds. Now I read a (same length) story in 41 seconds, and I actually understand what I'm reading. Mr. Cole has been really nice to us. Thank you for reading this.”
Emily C. R.E. went from 102 to 600
To whoever is reading this,
“I'm 11 years old. I was sort of slow in reading, but after I took SuperReading, using Eye-Hop and learning methods to read faster, I've improved.
Now I understand what I'm reading. Eye-Hop was the thing I liked best because it got more challenging and I liked the stories. They were encouraging. The reading methods helped, especially previewing. I would like to thank Mr. Cole for managing the class, making it fun, and still teaching us.”
Sincerely, Thi N. R.E. went from 117 to 774
Dear Mr. Cole,
“The first day of Super Reading I was a very slow reader and had very bad comprehension. Through every class I learned a lot from you, and you also made it easy for us to learn. Every class I was a little noisy, but I really learned a lot. My R.E. went from 113 to 831!
You know, I'm going to take a Pre-SAT on Saturday. With what you have taught me, I can get a high score on my reading comprehension part. Anyway, thanks for everything! Bye!”
Sincerely, Daniel C. R.E. went from 113 to 831
Dear Mr. Cole,
“Thank you very much for teaching me how to read really fast. I am really glad I took this class. Thank you.”
From, Merry M. R.E. went from 88 to 800
Dear Parents,
“I have learned a lot here. In the beginning I didn't really want to go, but after a while I kinda started liking it. We learned all these different reading skills here. Sometimes Mr. Cole lets us out early.”
From, Alice C. R.E. went from 40 to 468
“The Super Reading class was real fun. I can see the improvements I made. I learned all these new skills, and now reading is much easier for me. Mr. Cole was a cool teacher.”
Chris F.
R.E. went from 149 to 686
“The course worked very well for me. I have broken the thousand barrier, like, a whole lot. In fact, I got 1,846! I'm totally glad that I took this class. Thanks!”
Shelby B. R.E. went from 124 to 1,846
To Mr. Cole,
“Thank you! Before I took your course, I was only a grade level ahead of my grade. Now I am... who knows? I want to thank you for teaching me and putting up with me. I enjoyed the class immensely. It taught me a lot and it was very fun.”
Sincerely, Mitesh P. R.E. went from 491 to 1350
|
|
|
|
|
Dear People,
“I think that Super Reading helped me a lot. It was fun and it worked. Even though we had homework called eye-hop, the class was still fun!! If you are thinking about joining the class I think you should do it. Thanks to this class I can read a whole lot better!!”
Melissa L. R.E. went from 126 to 923
Dear Mr. Cole and anyone else,
“ I think your course was wonderful !!!!! I am really glad I went. My RE score went up basically 6x. The cool thing is though that along with my speed I can actually understand what I am reading.
Also, I like how it wasn't just all reading and that we got other tools as well!!!!!! If you or anyone else is thinking about taking this course I personally say "GO!!!!".
Sincerely, A.M.C. 6th grade R.E. went from 89 to 625
“This is the absolute best way for a student (or anybody who likes reading) to spend their money. It is definitely the most worthwhile way I have ever spent my money. This class is nothing short of a miracle. Want to read faster than your friends? Take SuperReading!”
Ted W., student at University of California, Berkeley R.E. went from 154 to 1129
“I would recommend this class because I did triple as promised. I was taught by someone who knows, not by an elementary teacher who took up a side job as a speed reading teacher.”
Seena R.,
High School Student,
San Jose, CA
“This saves enormous amounts of reading time. Take the reading course. You'll be glad you did. The benefits are unlimited.”
John W., College student, Cal Berkeley
R.E. went from 125 to 686
Dear Mr. Ron Cole,
“I thank you endlessly for the program you introduced to SPHDS in the Fall of 1995. The transition from private school to public school was a little shaky at first, but as I applied what I learned from your program, not only did I realize I was at the same level as my peers, but I was indeed higher.
Ron Cole's program really helped me as a new student in the public school system. Though I was prepared to enter high school after going to private school for such a long while, I felt that my reading skills had really expanded after Ron Cole's program.
Reading authors such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Bronte was hard enough, but Ron Cole's program gave me a sense of esteem and a more clear, concise, introduction into the understanding and comprehension of the novels.
I definitely recommend Ron Cole's program to anyone who would like to improve their reading and comprehension skills.”
Thank You! Naomi M. Palo Alto, California
Dear Robert,
“Before the class, I had trouble reading. Being a high school student, I had more reading than I could handle. I would read several pages at a time and did not remember what I had read, even the general subject matter.
Now, I can read about twice as fast and remember so much more. I am really glad that I took this class before going to college. I’m sure it will help immensely.”
Daniel E. Junior, Bellarmine College Prep. R.E. went from 101 to 453
Dear Robert,
“I have progressed about 17 times more than I expected. Before the class, reading was a never-ending chore to me. It is becoming less and less boring every day.
My favorite part of the course was the memory exercises. It was so fun! And helpful! Another fun part was the last class. It felt silly, but it sure was fun!
I want others to know that THEY NEED TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK! I made the mistake of doing less than I should have. These skills are valuable to ME because I have realized that speed only works when you know that you can comprehend. I have gotten sooo much out of this class!
Thanx a bunch,”
Amy E.
7th grader,
St. Martin of Tours
Addendum Email from Amy:
Hey Robert!
“Just wanted 2 say "thanx" 4 bein’ such a great readin' coach. I can prove my progress by tellin u a little story:
Yesterday, I heard the news that I had a huge test in History the next day, which is today. I freaked out, because I had lost my notebook, and hadn't really read the chapter anyway (oops). So I went home, & at about 10:00 last night, I tried all my "Super-reading tools", and read the whole chapter. That's all I did.
Today, I was the only one in my class to ACE the test.
Pretty cool, huh?
Thanx again!!!”
-Amy
|
|
