Solutions
Early reading program
We have evaluated many online reading programs and have explored several online tools that can help to close the Skill Gap. Given the philosophy presented on the homepage, we knew that more of the same phonics instruction was not the answer. We had to find a program that understood how to develop the full set of skills that empower automatic reading with comprehension.

The best online program we have found so far is a program called Reading Kingdom. We use it in our programs and have no proprietary interest in the program.
​​www.readingkingdom.com

Reading Kingdom is based upon over 50 years of research and clinical practice.
www.drmarionblank.com

​Cognitive Skill Assessment and Evaluation
We have integrated several online tools into our programs to help close the Skill Gap. Many of the tools are available at no cost. The Gibson Test and BrainSkills training were developed by one of the largest clinical brain training companies with offices worldwide. We have no proprietary interest in any of these tools.

The full approach and tools are outlined at one of our partner websites.
​cornerstonemovement.org/program-elements/
Womb-to-classroom (ages 0-5)
  1. Create a community model that supports families to encourage them to read aloud and talk with their children appropriately on a daily basis. See reference 12.
  2. Provide training in high school to educate young adults so they gain a better understanding of the responsibilities of having children and about the proper brain development.
  3. Provide similar training to expecting families.
  4. Celebrate each birth and connect families to community resources and to key people in their Village.
  5. Provide ongoing support and guidance to families during the critical brain development period of ages 0-5.
  6. Connect families to resources that guide them through the proper development stages and provide help if a child is not developing properly.
  7. Make families aware of the key developmental milestones so most children enter kindergarten with the skills to succeed. 
Kindergarten through 3rd grade
  1. Every elementary school implements the immersion model described in Reference 9.
  2. All kindergarten and 1st grade students complete the online program called Reading Kingdom. 
  3. Families are encouraged to continue to read aloud with their children at home at least 15-20 minutes daily.
  4. Visual processing skills are assessed and trained as needed.
  5. Students in 2nd grade take the Gibson Test and complete the BrainSkills training by the end of 3rd grade. 
4th grade and above
  1. Students who are not proficient in reading take the Reading Kingdom assessment and the Gibson Test of brain skills to evaluate cognitive processing skills.
  2. Visual processing skills are assessed and trained as needed.
  3. Mindset is evaluate and addressed as needed. 
  4. Students complete Reading Kingdom as needed.
  5. Students complete BrainSkills training as needed.