Welcome Students and Parents

 Dear parents,

 We are pleased that your child will have the opportunity to work with the Fast ForWord products.

 What is Fast ForWord?

It is a series of computer-delivered brain fitness exercises  designed to produce dramatic language and reading improvements in a variety of student populations by improving memory, attention and processing skills. The Fast ForWord products support existing curriculum—they don't replace it.  When students process more efficiently, every other instructional strategy works better. The results in schools throughout the country are dramatic; students can achieve a one- to two-year gain in reading skills in 8-12 weeks!

 What kinds of changes might you see after your child starts working on Fast ForWord products?

• Increased self-esteem
• A new excitement towards learning
• Better listening and communication skills
• Improved ability to follow directions
• Improved reading abilities
• Better academic performance

 What can you do to help?

• Ensure that your child has good attendance. Success with Fast ForWord requires consistent effort.
• Make sure your child knows that you value his/her participation in the program.   Acknowledge their successes!
• Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss improvements.

 Want to learn more?

• Visit Scientific Learning’s Web site  www.ScientificLearning.com
• Speak with your child’s principal or teacher.

 I am the 10^th grade Fast ForWord teacher at our school. If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

 Kim Williams

Intensive Reading Teacher

Suggested Reading:

• • Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
  • When the Wind Blows & Lake House James Patterson
  • The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
  • The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
  • The Taking by Dean Koontz
  • New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
  • Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
  • My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult
  • Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers

Teen Reading: (Click link)

http://www.teenreads.com/

Next Up:

Send me suggestions - Kim.Williams-Serrano@marion.k12.fl.us