Lexia Learning - By: Fab

Lexia Learning has a reputation for being one of the most respected reading software companies in the world. For 25 years Lexia has been helping children and adults read. Lexia is an educational software used by more than 12,000. Lexia can be used to support the reading skills of those in daycare centers, schools, prisons, special education programs, homes, and learning centers across the globe. Lexia is for people of all ages with varying skill levels that require reading proficiency and or acquisition. Lexia uses the National Reading Panel, Reading First's proven method of sequence, content building, while preparing for the next skill. Lexia Learning has computer based diagnostic assessment tests that screen those at risk, assess a student's skill level, areas where improvement is needed, and eliminates false positive students. Lexia Learning also provides administrators with progress reports and lesson plans. Lexia Learning funds most of their research independently to test the effectiveness of their products. Their products have been proven effective among multi-ethnic groups in Utah, the United Kingdom, Texas, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The results have been written up in 3 different scientific journals. Read to find out more about their research.

Lexia Early Reading is for ages 4-6. It introduces young children to alphabet and phonic principles. According to lexialearning.com, some highlights of the Early Reading program are:

• Kindergarten students can work independently on targeted skills following brief instructions
• Activities in Early Reading help students practice early basic reading skills
  
• Interactive activities branch automatically, providing practice where needed and automatically advancing students as they master skills
• Students using the program build speed and accuracy
• Explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory practice activities engage students’ auditory, visual, and kinesthetic senses
• Easy-to-read Reports provide teachers with invaluable information about students’ progress and skill development.

Lexia Primary Reading is for children ages 5-8. Primary Reading is web-based and designed to aid students in mastering the basic reading skills. Students work through 5 levels of skill development independently. According to lexialearning.com, Primary Reading provides:

• Engaging activities, keeping students focused and enthusiastic
• Automatic branching offering appropriate practice for individual students
• Directions for using the activities both in English and Spanish
• Easy-to-read Reports with invaluable information about students’ progress and skill development.

Lexia Strategies for Older Students (SOS) is for those ages 9 and up. SOS offers age appropriate content with remedial basic reading skills. The activities help reinforce phonetics and sound connections increasing automatic word recognition. According to lexialearning.com, SOS provides:

• A broad range of activities (basic to advanced) enabling readers of all levels to improve their skills
• Interactive exercises which branch automatically, providing practice where needed and increasing in difficulty when the student is ready
• Students with independent work, thereby increasing confidence in their skills
• Directions in Spanish; aiding non English-speaking students to progress more quickly
• Easy-to-read Reports for teachers that assist with their instructional planning.
  

Lexia Reading is a vital component of many Special Education programs. Lexia Reading supports educators in meeting the individual needs and challenges of Students with IEPs (Individual Education Plans.) Lexia Reading provides them with a monitored plan. Its structured skills and systematic approach is ideal for students with learning disabilities. Lexia Reading can be used in resource rooms with small groups allowing students to work without assistance, but still have their individual learning needs met.

You can learn more about Lexia Learning by reading the testimonials. Lexia Learning and its various products seem to be very successful in helping people read. It appears to be very useful in schools and learning centers. I feel that it is truly beneficial for those in special education programs, individuals with diagnosed learning disabilities, and English learners. It is also nice to know that they are aware that you are never to old to learn to read and include age appropriate content with their SOS product. In addition to the product they include Lexia Classroom Kits free with each product purchase. These kits include posters, charts, stickers, label makers, letters for parents, and an overview of the Lexia Learning product. Lexia Learning is a winner and worth the free 60 day trial.