Really Great Reading and OxEd partner to enhance oral language skills in US schools
Really Great Reading, a company specialising in foundational reading instruction, has partnered with OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of Oxford spinout known for its solutions in oral language assessment.
The team-up will address critical oral language development needs in US school districts.
The pair will introduce OxEd's oral language assessment and instructional programmes to US schools. These tools aim to help schools improve their oral language protocols, thereby enhancing reading comprehension and overall academic performance.
Scott DeSimone, CEO of Really Great Reading, stated, "Many school districts need an oral language solution. We searched globally for the right partner and OxEd was the clear choice.
"We are very proud to be working with them. Really Great Reading is committed to helping schools improve their oral language protocols, a critical foundational skill that enhances a wide range of academic achievements, including reading comprehension."
OxEd's intervention programme, the NELI Intervention, part of the TEL Ted oral language toolkit, is used globally.
Dr. Charles Hulme, CEO and Founder of OxEd & Assessment, explained, "Enriching oral language instruction supports overall academic achievement for all children, enhancing their reading comprehension and overall academic and social development."
The programme aims to advance students' language skills, with studies showing up to seven months' additional progress through these interventions.
Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) are as common as dyslexia and significantly affect communication and academic performance. Many students with ADHD and dyslexia also experience DLD. OxEd's tools are designed to identify and address these oral language deficits early, thus unlocking students' potential.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased oral language delays, particularly in children aged 4-12, who missed critical early years' enrichment. OxEd’s solutions aim to bridge this gap by offering effective assessment and instructional tools to improve these foundational skills.
Dr. Hulme added, "Our intervention program, the NELI Intervention, part of the TEL Ted oral language toolkit, is the best-evidenced language intervention globally and has been shown to help children make up to seven months' additional progress in their language skills.
“We're proud to partner with Really Great Reading to bring these programmes to school districts in the US."
