Boost Reading
Boost Reading: Personalized Instruction
Boost Reading is a literacy acceleration and remediation program based on the Science of Reading that uses adaptive technology to deliver personalized learning instruction for K–5 students. The engaging world of Boost Reading adapts to each unique reader, and your child can use the program during school hours and independently at home.
We recommend that caregivers assist their child by helping them log in at home. Students log in via Classlink. Your child’s teacher may also download and print a QR code or unique username and password that students can use to log in. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you’re unsure or did not receive login information.
Logging In:
Log in through CPS ClassLink using your child's CPS Google credentials:
Enter Your Child's CPS Google Username:
[YOGFirstInitialLastname@cpsd.us (ex. 23asmith@cpsd.us)]
Enter Your Child's CPS Google Password:
(grades 3-5): MM DD YYYY (student birthdate)
Questions / More Information:
Reach out to your child's teacher and/or check out the Caregiver Hub:
Caregiver Tips:
Practice logging in with your student consistently until they can log in independently.
Keep their login information in a single place so they know where to go if they forget it!
Make sure your child has a set of headphones and a quiet place to work online. Boost Reading is personalized to your child’s needs, so you don’t need to (and shouldn't!) assist them with their learning. Once they can log in, they’re ready to start using the program.
If your child is having trouble with the content, Boost Reading will adapt to provide them with additional support and instructions within the game. For this reason, it is not recommended that caregivers provide assistance. While it can be hard not to offer your child help, the program is carefully designed to provide the level of support each student needs to move forward.
Recommended Weekly Minutes for At-Home/Out-Of-School Personalized Instruction:
Grades K-2 (Boost Reading): 45 minutes per week (15 minutes per day x 3)
Grades 3-5 (Boost Reading): 45-60 minutes per week (15-20 minutes per day x 3)
Create a Home Schedule That Works For You!
Developing a consistent schedule for program usage is highly recommended.
mCLASS Screener Caregiver Hub
Every K-2 student completes the mCLASS literacy screener 3x annually. Based on over 30 years of research, mCLASS® is considered the gold-standard for literacy assessment and intervention. It includes efficient, one-minute measures of critical literacy skills, and a built-in dyslexia screener. The results allow caregivers to stay informed, and provide educators with the data needed plan meaningful, targeted instruction to meet each student's needs.