Achieving 72%: Arizona Admins Combine Lexia LETRS Professional Learning and Early Literacy Programs for Strong Reading Skills

Arizona district leaders are combining Lexia® LETRS® Professional Learning and Lexia® Core5® Reading to drive stronger reading outcomes statewide. In this flyer, explore how your school can replicate the success in Arizona, close achievement gaps, and meet statewide reading goals.

During the 2022–2023 school year, almost 5,000 teachers, principals, and instructional coaches completed LETRS science of reading professional learning, and 68,479 students engaged with Core5 targeted instruction. Students meeting usage targets more than doubled proficiency rates from 32% at the start of the year to 79% by year's end. Among students who used Core5 with fidelity, 87% advanced at least one grade level, and 60% of all third grade students using Core5 improved by one grade level regardless of usage fidelity.

This flyer presents demographic data about English Learners, special education students, and diverse racial and ethnic groups, providing educators with insights to plan equitable literacy interventions. Key metrics include a statewide effort to reach 72% third grade reading proficiency by 2030, based on continuous progress monitoring and embedded assessment. A testimonial from Beverly Merkley, lead interventionist, highlights how Core5's personalized skill practice engages students and targets instruction effectively.

Learn how to train staff in LETRS principles, implement Core5 with fidelity, and leverage actionable data to differentiate instruction. Get best practices for professional learning implementation, ongoing progress tracking, and scaling successful strategies.