The document discusses using technology to improve reading fluency and comprehension in children. It states that 60 million individuals are at risk of being left behind due to reading difficulties and disabilities. According to statistics, 38% of fourth graders cannot read at a basic level. Without systematic interventions, the majority of children who fail to develop basic reading skills by age 9 will face a lifetime of illiteracy. The document advocates for the proper use of professional diagnosis, early intervention, computerized programs, consistent intervention, parental involvement, and teacher involvement. It suggests letting technology help erase disturbing statistics about literacy.

1. USING TECHNOLOGY
TO IMPROVE READING
FLUENCY AND
COMPREHENSION

2. Children deserve a chance to read.

3. 60 Million Individuals
“As many as 60 million individuals risk
being left behind, burdened by low self-
esteem, subjected to low
expectations, and diminished in their
ability to pursue their dreams due to
reading LD.”
– James H. Wendorf, NCLD Executive
Director

4. 38% of Fourth Graders
According to the National Center for
Educational Statistics
 (2008), 38% of fourth graders
nationally cannot read at a basic
level – that is, they cannot read and
understand a short paragraph similar
to that in a children’s book.

5. Reality in the United StatesImage: Students First: A Movement to Transform Public Education

6. Lifetime of Illiteracy
Substantial research supported by
NICHD shows clearly that without
systematic, focused, and intensive
interventions, the majority of children
rarely “catch up.” Failure to develop
basic reading skills by age nine
predicts a lifetime of illiteracy.

7. Proper Procedure
 Professional Diagnosis
 Early Intervention
 Computerized Programs
 Consistent Intervention
 Parental Involvement
 Teacher Involvement

8. Decades of Effort
Despite decades
of efforts, our test
scores are not
improving.

9. Out With the Old,
In With the New

10. LET’S ALLOW TECHNOLOGYTO ERASE THESE
DISTURBING STATISTICS!Chart Retrieved From: http://www.statisticbrain.com/reading-statistics/
Reading Statistics
Total percent of U.S. population that has
specific reading disorders
15%
Total percentage of American adults who
can’t understand the labels on their
prescriptions
46%
Total percentage of U.S. adults who are
unable to read an 8th grade level book
50%
Total number of U.S. inmates that are
literate
15%