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Beyond Reading was created out of the need to provide struggling readers equal access to reading material, and most importantly, confidence in the ability to read it.
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Market ShortcomingsThe programs highlighted above are all wonderful additions to a balanced literacy diet. However, what about that struggling reader? The biggest shortfall we've found across the board is that they do not cater to students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD). Our aim is to provide all readers with an encouraging space to learn and make mistakes. This also means that readers are accountable for what they read by ensuring they understand. No more "yes I read it" but "I don't know what it's about." Beyond Learning ensures students not only read to learn, but learn to read. |
What are Language-Based Learning disaBilities?The term "refers to a spectrum of difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language." Weak language skills associated with LBLD contribute to academic struggles, including comprehension and communication (ldonline.org). |