Lexia® Core5® South Carolina Progress Report

Proven Literacy Tools + Real-Time Data = Literacy Growth on SC READY ELA

South Carolina educators are implementing the strengthened Read to Succeed Act under Act 114 of 2024 (S.418), with a primary focus on evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention in K-5. Across the state, supplemental and intervention programs grounded in the science of reading are proving effective in accelerating students’ development of literacy skills. Research-proven programs can help educators reach state literacy goals by providing actionable, real-time data to teachers, school administrators, and district administrators.

With embedded, AI-powered progress monitoring, Lexia® Core5® Reading gives teachers real-time insight into student growth—without adding to their workload. That means more effective differentiation, targeted support for every learner, and a personalized classroom experience that drives measurable reading gains. The result? Stronger teacher performance, higher retention, and better student outcomes across your school or district.

Of the South Carolina students that used Core5 with fidelity:

• 86% of students were at or above grade level by year’s end
• The percentage of students below grade level dropped from 60% to 14%
• 48% of South Carolina students achieved grade-level benchmarks

Core5’s Adaptive Blended Learning approach accelerates literacy skills for students of all abilities. Its comprehensive scope and sequence supports both foundational and advanced skills, while built-in assessment technology gives educators real-time, actionable insights to guide instruction and improve outcomes.