Language and reading skills are critical for all students, affecting their ability to benefit from instruction, follow directions and participate in class discussions. Strong linguistic skills also provide a critical foundation for building reading and writing skills. After Fast ForWord use, students in Westfield Washington Schools made significant gains in their language arts, math, and reading abilities, significantly exceeding their expected gains. This suggests that using the Fast ForWord products strengthened the students’ foundational skills and better positioned them to benefit from the classroom curriculum.
