Program Overview

Magnetic Reading Foundations’ scope and sequence—informed by and aligned to research collected from cutting-edge reading science, including that from Heidi Anne Mesmer and Linnea Ehri—is organized to systematically build and reinforce foundational skills with explicit and high-quality instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.

High-Quality Instruction Grounded in the Science of Reading

Perfect Scores on EdReports

Magnetic Reading Foundations for Grades K–2 has earned perfect scores and all-green ratings from EdReports in both gateways of the rigorous Foundational Skills category.

Evidence-Based Instruction

Magnetic Reading Foundations provides evidence-based instruction informed by practical classroom experience. Authors and advisors include James W. Cunningham, Ph.D., D. Ray Reutzel, Ph.D., Heidi Anne Mesmer, Ph.D., Linda Diamond, M.Ed., and the English Learners Success Forum.

Evidence for ESSA Approved

Magnetic Reading Foundations meets Evidence for ESSA’s Moderate Evidence rating. Students using Magnetic Reading Foundations demonstrate positive and significant gains above that of their control group counterparts when assessed using the i-Ready Diagnostic.

Systematic Scope and Sequence

High-Quality Instruction Grounded in the Science of Reading

Perfect Scores on EdReports

Magnetic Reading Foundations for Grades K–2 has earned perfect scores and all-green ratings from EdReports in both gateways of the rigorous Foundational Skills category.