Secondary Flex Reading Block in Venus ISD

This case study provides insights about Venus ISD's effort to dramatically improve low reading proficiency skills in secondary students. The district created a reading block elective course, which meets daily in addition to ELA.  During reading class, students use a high-quality digital tool for core learning and to fill reading proficiency gaps. Students also complete off-line reading-related tasks and receive support from reading instructors.  In case study sections, leaders share specifics about the reading block class design including staffing and  teacher support, and provide insights and examples of classroom implementation. Particularly compelling are the "Student Voice: Stories of Impact" and "Outcomes" sections which feature student sharing their experiences with the reading class and leaders reflecting on results.