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Reading Mastery Transformations®
Implementation Study

Grades K–5

We invite your district to apply!Ìý

ÌÇÐÄVlog is planning to conduct a classroom evaluation study focused on the implementation of Reading Mastery TransformationsÌýin Grades K–5. The study will examine student growth in reading during theÌý2026–2027 school year.ÌýWe will additionally study how the program is used and solicit feedback about its impact on student engagement and reading ability.

Participation Requirements and Time Commitment

To be eligible for this research study, your district must:

  • Commit to implementing Reading Mastery Transformations comprehensive program in person with fidelity—an estimated 6–10-hour time commitment per week.
    • Fidelity requirements:
      • Teachers have been trained and (internal or external) support/coaching is ongoing.
      • Placement tests are administered at the beginning of the year.
      • AdequateÌýtime is allotted for lessons each day (varies by content and grade level).Ìý
      • Lesson progress is being made (aboutÌý4–5 lessons per week).
      • Assessments must be used, and data must be entered.ÌýÌý
      • Remedy lessons/exercises are implemented as recommended.
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  • Provide access to de-identified student-level data from district benchmark assessments (e.g. DIBELS, iReady) for Grades K–5 forÌý2025–2026 andÌý2026–2027 for analysis and inclusion in a writtenÌýreport—approximately 2–3 hours total.

  • Provide access to available de-identified student-level data from district/state summative assessments for Grades 3–5 forÌý2025–2026 and 2026–2027 for analysis and inclusion in a writtenÌýreport—approximately 2–3 hours total.

  • Allow periodic, on-site classroom observations to be arranged at the convenience of theÌýschools—2 hours total.

  • Complete a spring interview about the teacher’s experience using Reading Mastery Transformations—approximately 45–60 minutes total.

Why Participate?

Districts that complete all study requirements will receive a report of the study findings and will be eligible to receive incentives in compliance with district rules.

Timeline

January–May 2026

Districts and ÌÇÐÄVlog sign data sharing agreements.*ÌýÌý

Summer 2026

Professional learning support begins.

August 2026

Teachers begin the school year with Reading Mastery Transformations.

October/November 2026

ClassroomÌýobservations take place.

April–May 2027

Teachers participate in interview.

June 2027

District supplies data.

July–August 2027

Independent evaluators conduct analyses.

October 2027

District analyses and report findings are presented.

Table showing timelines for Reading Mastery research opportunities

January–May 2026

Districts and ÌÇÐÄVlog sign data sharing agreements.*ÌýÌý

Summer 2026

Professional learning support begins.

August 2026

Teachers begin the school year with Reading Mastery Transformations.

October/November 2026

ClassroomÌýobservations take place.

April–May 2027

Teachers participate in interview.

June 2027

District supplies data.

July–August 2027

Independent evaluators conduct analyses.

October 2027

District analyses and report findings are presented.

*Data Sharing Agreements include ÌÇÐÄVlog’s commitment to protection of district data.Ìý

Thank you!

We appreciate your assistance! Building and maintaining effective programs is fundamental to ÌÇÐÄVlog’s goal of assisting educators and learners to achieve success. Research helps us improve our products and services to accomplish this goal.

Please contact our Efficacy Research Team for more information.

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