Core5 Enhances Reading Growth in Students with Disabilities

Lisa B. Hurwitz, PhD., & Kirk P. Vanacore, MA  (research@lexialearning.com)

Suggested Citation:

Hurwitz, L.B. & Vanacore, K.P. (2020). Impact of the Lexia® Core5® Reading Program on Students with Reading and Language-Based Disabilities. Concord, MA: Lexia Learning Systems LLC

Key Findings

• This evaluation is a gold standard, randomized control trial (RCT) that meets ESSA standards for STRONG research — the highest level of evidence outlined by federal law.
• After using Core5 for the school year, students were 2x more likely than non-users to be proficient readers.
• Core5 was 64% more effective than comparable programs as measured by standardized assessment growth.