We have a new online program to help increase reading proficiency at Thomas Edison Charter Schools called Lexia. The program works with the teacher to tailor instruction to each student. The students work on the program independently and this generates information to help the teacher know how to guide instruction. In order to properly get the full benefits from Lexia, students will need to spend somewhere between 40-60 minutes a week using the program. Generally, we will have 35-40 minutes of class time per week for Lexia. We ask that parents also spend some time working on Lexia at home. We are keenly aware of homework and the time it takes with students. To help minimize the burden on families and to help encourage students to get their reading time, Lexia may be used for reading time for 20-30 minutes per week. It shouldn't be used to replace all of your DYAD reading or independent reading as we have found this to be one of the best ways to improve students' reading abilities.
If constraints limit families from being able to complete the allotted Lexia time each week, students will be able to do Lexia in class during one of the second specials chosen by the teacher. Thomas Edison Charter Schools are extremely fortunate that we have the equivalent of 8 specials per week in 1st - 5th grade. This is one of the many ways we seek to enrich your student's education. By replacing one of the duplicated specials (PE and music) or a second special during the day, it is our hope that students will receive the adequate time to make Lexia successful in helping instruct our students and become better readers. This will only be for students who have not had the opportunity to achieve the necessary time throughout the week, either at school or at home.
Please remember that Lexia should be independent work by the student so that it can more accurately evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your child's reading skills. This allows the classroom teacher to give specific guidance and support to improve your child's reading. For questions, information, or to log your child into Lexia, please visit their site at https://www.lexiacore5.com/register. Your student should have received additional information to log in and begin using Lexia. The Lexia app will work on laptop and desktop computers and Apple iPads. Unfortunately, it will not work on Android tablet devices or any type of smartphone.
We greatly appreciate your support and we are excited to offer this program to help all of our students!
Sincerely,
Thomas Edison Charter School Administration