What is ESL ReadingSmart?

ESL ReadingSmart is a Web-based learning environment that accelerates the development of English as Second Language (ESL). This online ESL/ELL program supports classroom instruction, and state-adopted objectives. It provides instructional materials for beginner, intermediate, and advanced English learners in grades 4-12, college, and adult education. Since the instructional materials are written at a variety of ESL/ELL levels, teachers can easily meet the challenge of teaching English learners in a multilevel classroom. The effectiveness of ESLreadingsmart.com has been proven. Students using the program have shown solid and consistent gains in their SAT 9/10 English language scores.

Accelerates English Language Development

ESLreadingsmart.com accelerates English language development through comprehensive resources, over 100 lessons with accompanying instructional material written in varied ESL levels, a unique newcomers' program for beginning English language learners, high-interest reading selections, and the innovative Student Assessment module. This module allows teachers to track student progress in terms of readability and grades gains based on The Lexile Framework for Reading®.

Assures solid gains in standardized tests

Statistical analysis has proven the effectiveness of ESLreadingsmart.com as an ESL/ELD instructional program. In a two-year study conducted in the Katy Independent School District, ESLreadingsmart.com increased SAT 9/10 Reading and Language scores of students who completed more than ten ESLreadingsmart.com lessons in a school year, in contrast to those who did not.

Individualizes instruction

ESLreadingsmart.com is designed to be used by the teacher in the ESL classroom. However, because ESLreadingsmart.com is an online learning environment, it may be accessed by subscribers from any location with an internet connection, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lesson plans, activities, teacher reference sheets, Web resources, printable materials, and the Student Assessment section are always available via the Teacher’s section of the site. With ESLreadingsmart.com, teachers are afforded unparalleled convenience and support to tailor their instruction to better suit the needs of their students. 

Tracks student progress

The Student Assessment section of ESLreadingsmart.com offers teachers the capability of running daily, weekly, and progress student reports. These reports summarize students’ activities and include students’ scores on activities and quizzes. Teachers can see students performance at their assigned level as well as their readability and grade level gains based on The Lexile Framework for Reading®.