Since the beginning of Nemours BrightStart! in 2005:

• Tens of thousands of pre-kindergarteners have been screened on early literacy skills, with thousands of at-risk children receiving Nemours BrightStart! intensive educational instruction
• Two-thirds of participating at-risk children who have received the Nemours BrightStart! educational instruction have moved to the typical range in their reading readiness skills
• At-risk pre-kindergarteners completing the Nemours BrightStart! intensive educational instruction gain an average of 114% on their reading
  readiness scores

Originally, Nemours BrightStart! staff solely provided the Nemours BrightStart! screening and instruction. In 2009, the Nemours BrightStart! delivery model added training for early childhood educators to conduct screenings and instruction using the Nemours BrightStart! curriculum (a capacity building
model approach).

The children in the capacity building model groups averaged nearly 150% annualized gains in early literacy skills, actually surpassing the 114% historical benchmark average gain set by Nemours BrightStart! staff (see question above). When taught by their own teachers using Nemours BrightStart! curriculum, child outcomes exceeded expectations.

Nemours BrightStart! has formed a relationship with Kaplan Early Learning Company to carry Nemours BrightStart! programs and products throughout the U.S. Call Kaplan Early Learning Company toll-free at (800) 334-2014 or visit them online.

The Nemours BrightStart! Program for Early Literacy Success includes:

• Lesson Plans Kit: includes 20 scripted lesson plans, related materials
  to complete each lesson, and learning objectives tied to state and
  national standards
• Manipulatives Kit: helps children learn with fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate activities
• Book Set with 16 books
• Milestone Map: a full-color, illustrated poster that addresses
  concerns parents and educators have about children's reading
  readiness and progress

Nemours BrightStart! conducts workshops that provide current information on best practices that prepare young children for reading success. All professional development courses incorporate research-based best practices for adult learners. They are designed to make the best use of your time and give you knowledge and skills to apply immediately in your work setting. 

Please call us at (877) 878-3118 for more information.

Current courses include:

• Overview of Nemours BrightStart!
• Enhancing the Literacy Center
• Reading Aloud to Young Children
• Emergent Writing
• Dyslexia 101
• Basics of Multisensory Instruction
• Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

New topics are added periodically, and we can customize presentations in some instances. We also give presentations at regional and national conferences, such as National Association for the Education of Young Children and its state affiliates, International Reading Association, International Dyslexia Association and its state affiliates, and One Goal in Tampa, FL.

Please call us at (877) 878-3118 for more information.