May 28, 1997

“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