The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades K-2 as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics. After undergoing the SBOE-governed Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process, these literacy resources were found to meet 100 percent of the applicable Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards and 100 percent Phonics Rule Compliance (Chapter 74). Just Right Reader is now eligible for state funding.
“As one of only two companies to be approved by the SBOE for both English and Spanish phonics, educators throughout the state can now use Just Right Reader’s literacy resources to support all of their young learners in their reading journey,” said Sara Rich, founder and CEO of Just Right Reader. “Our Science of Reading decodable books provide engaging and relatable content that students can read over and over again as they practice their phonics to become proficient and joyful readers.”
According to the SBOE website, all instructional materials submitted to the IMRA process are reviewed for TEKS and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) alignment, factual errors, suitability, quality, physical/electronic specifications, and parent portal compliance. Instructional materials are also open to public review and feedback.
Following the review of instructional materials, the SBOE votes to determine which materials to add to its list of approved instructional materials. All instructional materials added to that list, which now includes Just Right Reader’s literacy resources, are considered high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
Just Right Reader’s Science of Reading decodable phonics books come in multiple levels to meet students’ current reading experience. They provide structured phonics practice through engaging, relatable texts that students can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Additionally, families can access a variety of at-home support resources and practice materials online by scanning QR codes included in the decodable books.
“The confidence levels have increased when it comes to approaching books, working through the text, and even jumping in and trying to decode words,” said Cori Gandara, literacy specialist at Sinton Independent School District in Sinton, Texas. “Students are really excited to dig in and read together.”
To learn more about Just Right Reader, visit www.justrightreader.com. To learn more about the IMRA process, visit https://sboe.texas.gov/state-board-of-education/imra.
About Just Right Reader
At Just Right Reader, we do whatever it takes to accelerate student achievement and create joyful reading experiences through high-quality Science of Reading research-based resources, an extensive family engagement platform, and a commitment to personalized learning. Our library of more than 850 English and Spanish literacy resources, aligned with all core phonics programs used in schools, offers structured and engaging phonics practice, while the Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ deliver personalized, data-driven practice that extends beyond the classroom for literacy success.
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