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# Reading Horizons: Where Reading Momentum Begins

> Reading Horizons offers a foundational reading program that can help all students reach proficiency by the end of third grade\.

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## Pages
- [Dyslexia](https://readinghorizons.com/solutions/dyslexia/)
- [Reading Horizons Ascend](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-curriculum/comprehensive/)
- [Ascend: Mastery](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-curriculum/pre-k-5-core/)
- [](https://readinghorizons.com/ascend/scope-sequence/)
- [Student Impact](https://readinghorizons.com/why-reading-horizons/student-impact/)

## Posts
- [Preparing for North Carolina’s 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study: A Shift Towards the Science of Reading](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/preparing-for-north-carolinas-2026-ela-standard-course-of-study-a-shift-towards-the-science-of-reading/): North Carolina is taking significant steps to transform literacy instruction across the state\. With the release of the 2026 English Language Arts \(ELA\) Standard Course of Study \(SCOS\), the state is signaling a major commitment to evidence\-based literacy practices\.

If you are a North Carolina educator, district leader, or literacy specialist, you likely have questions about what these new standards entail, how they align with the Science of Reading, and when you are expected to implement them\. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know to prepare for the transition\.
- [Instructional Alignment Across Tiers: The Foundation for Lasting Literacy Growth](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/instructional-alignment-across-tiers-for-lasting-literacy-growth/): Many literacy systems lack instructional alignment across tiers\. Learn how a unified approach improves consistency, instruction, and student outcomes\.
- [Science of Reading Instruction: How the RH Method Transforms Teaching](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/science-of-reading-instruction/)
- [5 Things to Know: Navigating Michigan’s New K–12 Literacy Dyslexia Laws](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/michigan-dyslexia-literacy-laws/): Michigan is shifting its approach to literacy with new K\-12 laws focused on the Science of Reading and mandatory dyslexia screening\. Discover the five essential shifts—from instructional pivots to universal screening timelines—that your district needs to navigate for the 2027\-28 school year and beyond\.
- [Literacy Talks Season 7 in Review: Structured Literacy Integration in Classrooms](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/literacy-talks-season-7-in-review-structured-literacy-integration-in-classrooms/): The Season 7 finale of Literacy Talks marks a milestone in exploring how the Science of Reading continues to evolve\. From expert interviews to practical field insights, this season deep\-dives into the necessity of Structured Literacy integration in classrooms to support every learner\.

## Leaders 
- [Tyson J\. Smith](https://readinghorizons.com/leader/tyson-smith/)
- [Trisha Thomas](https://readinghorizons.com/leader/trisha-thomas/)
- [Stephanie Myers](https://readinghorizons.com/leader/stephanie-myers/)
- [Kristi Knight](https://readinghorizons.com/leader/kristi-knight/)
- [Kiana Porter\-Isom](https://readinghorizons.com/leader/kiana-porter-isom/)

## Literacy Talks
- [Rethinking How We Teach Sight and High Frequency Words](https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks/rethinking-how-we-teach-sight-and-high-frequency-words/)
- [Decodable Text: Training Wheels for Reading](https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks/decodable-text-training-wheels-for-reading/)
- [A Little Bit of Myth Busting: The Pet Peeves of Reading Experts](https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks/a-little-bit-of-myth-busting-the-pet-peeves-of-reading-experts/)
- [Legislating Literacy: Legislation Can Support Improved Literacy Achievement](https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks/legislating-literacy-legislation-can-support-improved-literacy-achievement/)
- [A Movement Building Momentum: Supporting Our Colleagues in the Science of Reading](https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks/a-movement-building-momentum-supporting-our-colleagues-in-the-science-of-reading/)

## News
- [How Rankin Elementary Is Using Reading Horizons to Help 63% of Its Most Struggling Readers Make Gains](https://readinghorizons.com/news/mississippi-literacy-reform-rankin-elementary/)
- [Saint Agatha School Leads the Way on Structured Literacy as Ohio Experts Gather to Recognize Classroom Impact](https://readinghorizons.com/news/ohio-structured-literacy-saint-agatha-school/)
- [Littera Education and Reading Horizons Partner to Support Foundational Literacy for Grades 4\+ Through Virtual Tutoring](https://readinghorizons.com/news/littera-education-and-reading-horizons-partner-to-support-foundational-literacy-for-grades-4-through-virtual-tutoring/): Reading Horizons and Littera Education have partnered to launch a high\-impact virtual tutoring solution specifically designed for students in grades 4 and above\. By combining the research\-based Reading Horizons Elevate® curriculum with Littera’s specialized Tutoring Management System, this collaboration provides older struggling readers and English Language Learners with the explicit, age\-appropriate phonics instruction they need to achieve reading proficiency\.
- [Reading Horizons® Partners with LitLab to Transform Early Literacy Instruction](https://readinghorizons.com/news/reading-horizons-partners-with-litlab-to-transform-early-literacy-instruction/): Reading Horizons has partnered with LitLab\.ai to launch innovative AI literacy tools that transform early reading instruction\. This collaboration provides educators with custom decodable generators and student\-safe AI practice, all grounded in the Science of Reading\.
- [\[PRESS RELEASE\] Reading Horizons Elevate™ Teacher’s Kit Updated for Use With Striving Readers and ESL Students](https://readinghorizons.com/news/reading-horizons-elevate-teachers-kit-updated-for-use-with-struggling-readers-and-esl-students/): On July 14, 2014, Reading Horizons is releasing its updated Reading Horizons Elevate Teacher’s Kit, enhancing what was already a popular literacy program for ESL and intervention students with a colorful format and new features designed to engage teachers and students alike\.

## Podclassed Episodes
- [S5E6 What the Research Says: Reading Difficulties in Secondary Students and Adults](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed/season-5-episode-6-2/)
- [S1E7 Innovations in Education: Project\-Based Learning](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed/season-1-episode-7/)
- [S2E6 Intervention for Students with Dyslexia: A Structured Literacy Approach](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed/season-2-episode-6/)
- [S1E3 Beyond the Weekly Spelling Test: What Works and Why It Matters](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed/season-1-episode-3/)
- [S2E3 Part 2: Adolescent Literacy: Challenges and Changes For Increasing Engagement and Achievement](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed/season-2-episode-3/)

## Resources
- [Dyslexia Redefined: How the New Definition Affects Policy and Classroom](https://readinghorizons.com/resource/dyslexia-redefined-how-the-new-definition-affects-policy-and-classroom/)
- [Redefining Dyslexia: What Every Educator Should Know About the 2025 IDA Update](https://readinghorizons.com/resource/redefining-dyslexia-what-every-educator-should-know-about-the-2025-ida-update/)
- [6 Ways to Maximize Paraprofessionals in Structured Literacy Classrooms](https://readinghorizons.com/resource/6-ways-to-maximize-paraprofessionals-in-structured-literacy-classrooms/)
- [How to Run a Successful Summer Reading Program in 24 Days \(or Less\)](https://readinghorizons.com/resource/how-to-run-a-successful-summer-reading-program-in-24-days-or-less/)
- [Inside the ELA Adoption Process: How Districts Evaluate and Select Reading Programs](https://readinghorizons.com/resource/inside-the-ela-adoption-process-how-districts-evaluate-and-select-reading-programs/)

## States
- [Texas](https://readinghorizons.com/state/texas/)
- [Utah](https://readinghorizons.com/state/utah/)
- [North Carolina](https://readinghorizons.com/state/northcarolina/)
- [Florida](https://readinghorizons.com/state/florida/)
- [Indiana](https://readinghorizons.com/state/indiana/)

## Podcast Imports
- [Literacy Talks](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/secondline_import/literacy-talks/)

## Categories
- [Blog](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/category/blog/)

## Tags
- [structured literacy](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/tag/structured-literacy/)
- [science of reading](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/tag/science-of-reading/)
- [Phonics instruction](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/tag/phonics-instruction/)
- [reading program](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/tag/reading-program/)
- [Dyslexia](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/tag/dyslexia/)

## Literacy Talks Seasons
- [Literacy Talks Season 6](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-talks-season/literacy-talks-season-6/)
- [Literacy Talks Season 8](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-talks-season/literacy-talks-season-8/)
- [Literacy Talks Season 4](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-talks-season/literacy-talks-season-4/)
- [Literacy Talks Season 7](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-talks-season/literacy-talks-season-7/)
- [Literacy Talks Season 2](https://readinghorizons.com/literacy-talks-season/literacy-talks-season-2/)

## Podclassed Seasons
- [Season 5](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed-season/season-5/)
- [Season 1](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed-season/season-1/)
- [Season 2](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed-season/season-2/)
- [Season 3](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed-season/season-3/)
- [Season 4](https://readinghorizons.com/podclassed-season/season-4/)

## Resource Types
- [Podcast](https://readinghorizons.com/resource-type/podcast/)
- [Blog](https://readinghorizons.com/resource-type/blog/)
- [News](https://readinghorizons.com/resource-type/news/)
- [Webinar](https://readinghorizons.com/resource-type/webinar/)
- [Guides](https://readinghorizons.com/resource-type/guides/)

## Topics
- [Science of Reading](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/topic/science-of-reading/)
- [rh method](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/topic/rh-method/)
- [ascend](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/topic/ascend/)
- [core](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/topic/core/)
- [mastery](https://readinghorizons.com/blog/topic/mastery/)

## Calendars
- [In\-Person](https://readinghorizons.com/events/calendar/in-person/)
- [Professional Learning](https://readinghorizons.com/events/calendar/professional-learning/)
- [Virtual](https://readinghorizons.com/events/calendar/virtual/)
- [RHE Express Track 1](https://readinghorizons.com/events/calendar/rhe-express-track/)
- [Elevate 2 of 2](https://readinghorizons.com/events/calendar/elevate-2-of-2/)

## Tags
- [4–Adult Training](https://readinghorizons.com/events/tag/4-adult-training/)
- [New Customer Training](https://readinghorizons.com/events/tag/new-customer-training/)
- [K–3 Training](https://readinghorizons.com/events/tag/k-3-training/)
- [Elevate® Express Track Training](https://readinghorizons.com/events/tag/elevate-express-track-training/)
- [Elevate\-Express\-1](https://readinghorizons.com/events/tag/elevate-express-1/)

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