Voyager PassportTargeted Reading Intervention forStudents in Grades K-6

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The Reality of IlliteracyAccording to recent statistics, the average reading score of fourth-graders inAmerica has not significantly improved in more than a decade. Although basalreading programs are designed to teach fundamental literacy skills, 25-30 percentof elementary school students are continually left behind because they do not master these skills through their core curriculum. What’s more, average readingscores for minority and economically disadvantaged students remain consistentlylower than those of their peers.

A Three-Step SolutionVoyager PassportTM is a patented, data-driven reading intervention programdesigned to move struggling readers to grade level. It fits into and strengthens all major reading programs by providing 30-45 minutes of daily, targeted skilldevelopment that follows a scope and sequence of instruction. The program provides a proven three-step solution for effective intervention:

1 Immediately identifies struggling readers

2 Intervenes and moves them to grade level

3 Monitors progress until intervention isno longer needed

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You can make a difference…

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Voyager Passport is the only reading intervention program in Americapatented for its method and system of preventing illiteracy.

with research-based readingintervention proven to help students succeed

ifference…

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Scientifically Proven InstructionUnlike many other intervention programs, Voyager Passport does not simply deliver“more of the core,” repeating lessons that students have failed to successfully learnin the past. Instead, Voyager Passport provides explicit, systematic instruction tobuild essential reading skills and accelerate struggling students to grade level.

Early Intervention for Young LearnersEarly intervention focuses on building fundamental reading skills through systematic, explicit instruction. Passport levels A, B, C and D target the five essential components of reading as defined in No Child Left Behind.

Daily 30-40 minute lessons emphasize word study and vocabulary to ensure students have a firm foundation for future reading success. The combined whole-group and small-group format includes teacher-directed instruction as well as theopportunity for students to learn and practice reading and writing skills with theirpeers during group activities.

Word Study• Letter-sound picture cards lay the

foundation• Decodable text builds confidence

for early readers• Word reading and spelling build

automaticity• Assessment checkpoints ensure

skill mastery

Vocabulary (Levels A and B)• 10-minute read-alouds introduce

new words• Multiple exposures to vocabulary

foster word usage in students’language

• Rich content engages readers and builds on prior knowledge

• Daily passages empower students toread for understanding

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Levels A,B,CandD

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Moving Beyond the FundamentalsWhen students fail to acquire basic literacy skills in the early grades, they continue to fallfurther behind as their core reading program moves on to more advanced material.Passport levels E, F and G deliver 40-45 minutes of intensive, sequenced dailyinstruction with engaging, age-appropriate materials for older students. Studentslearn to read a variety of text formats and develop the ability to comprehend com-plex text in major content areas. Longer passages are similar to those on high-stakes assessment texts, and lessons include weekly practice in test-taking strategies.

Fluency (Levels C-G)• Fast Read word cards set the pace• One-minute oral practice readings improve speed and

accuracy• Informational text builds content knowledge• Functional text adds a practical component• Long passages increase endurance

Vocabulary and Comprehension• Critical comprehension strategies promote active reading• Graphic organizers help build comprehension• Engaging content keeps students motivated• Frequent review and assessment prepares students for

standardized tests

Levels E, F and G

Benchmark Assessments Students using Voyager Passport are tested at the start of the program, mid-year,and at year-end using the Vital Indicators of Progress® (VIP®). This set of simpleand highly-predictive measurement tools is completely equivalent to the DynamicIndicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills™ (DIBELS) and provides teachers themeans to pinpoint each student’s exact level of reading ability.

1 The first benchmark assessment is used to determine the student’s placement in the program.

2 Mid-term assessments allow teachers to track student progress and adjust instruction where needed.

3 Year-end benchmarks show teachers and administrators each student’s learning growth.

Instructions for administering each of the benchmarks are included in the VIP®

Teacher’s Guide.

Ongoing Progress MonitoringRegular progress monitoring ensures that every student stays on track for readingsuccess. Progress monitoring assessments generally occur twice between eachbenchmark, enabling teachers to gauge student learning and adjust instruction, ifnecessary. Teachers also receive a set of Student Record Books, which containrecord sheets to evaluate students regularly.

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Progress Monitoring

The online system enables district administrators to access real-time data at the student, classroom, school, and district level to inform decision-making. Customized district-wide reports facilitate fidelity checks.

Web-based Data Management and Reporting System Every teacher, principal, and district leader can access reports on the readingprogress of students and the status of implementation through the VIP® onlinedata management system. These reports provide specific information and directionas to which children are at risk for reading difficulty and need additional support.Teachers can also access in-depth information on students’ skills and get instruc-tional recommendations.

Benefits of the VIP® Data Management System:• Student assessment levels clearly show whether students are

making adequate progress or need more support to achieve grade-level reading outcomes

• Teachers have access to immediate feedback on student assess-ments and online instructional recommendations for individual students

• Principals have an action plan for supporting each classroom

• Dynamic parent reports in English or Spanish let parents monitor their child’s reading progress and download recommendations for at-home practice

• Teachers’ Corner and Coaches’ Corner sections offer additional resources and important tools and communications for the reading coach or teacher

• Automated system check allows teachers to fix computer deficiencies with ease and connect with customer support if additional assistance is required

Simplified Reporting

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Voyager Passport K-6Reading Intervention System

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• Phonemic Awareness

• Phonics

• Letter ID/Letter Sounds

• Regular Word Reading

• Irregular Word Reading

• Spelling

• Sentence and Story Reading

• Automaticity and Fluency

Word Study(20 minutes)

Word StudyComprehension

(20 minutes)

• Phonemic Awareness

• Phonics

• Letter ID/Letter Sounds

• Regular Word Reading

• Irregular Word Reading

• Word Types

• Word Building

• Spelling

• Daily Story Reading

• Reading Comprehension

• Fluency

Passport A Passport B

Vocabulary/Comprehension

(10 minutes)

• Listening Comprehension

• Narrative and Expository Passages

• High-Utility Words in Context

• Multiple Exposures

Passport C

Word StudyVocabulary

Comprehension(30 minutes)

Passport D

• Integrated Vocabulary and Advanced Word Study

• Expository and Narrative Passage Reading

• Explicit Comprehension Strategies

• Test-taking Preparation and Strategies

Fluency(10 minutes)

• Fluency Practice

• Timed Reading

• Partner Reading

• Daily Passages

Comprehensionand Vocabulary

(30 minutes)

• Phonics

• Advanced Word Study

• Regular Word Reading

• Irregular Word Reading

• Spelling

• Narrative and Expository Passage Reading

• Vocabulary

• Explicit Comprehension Strategies

Fluency(10-15 minutes)

• Fluency Practice

• Timed Reading

• Partner Reading

• Daily Passages

Additional TargetedWord Study*(30 minutes)

Progress Monitoring BenchmarksVIP® (equivalent to DIBELSTM)

* Additional Targeted Word Study is available in Levels D, E, F and G for students working markedly below grade level.

Vocabulary/Comprehension

(10 minutes)

• Listening Comprehension

• Narrative and Expository Passages

• High-Utility Words in Context

• Multiple Exposures

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Benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring provide teacherswith the information they need to gauge student learning and adjustinstruction, when necessary.

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Passport E

• Integrated Vocabulary and Advanced Word Study

• Expository and Narrative Passage Reading

• Explicit Comprehension Strategies

• Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas

• Test-taking Preparation and Strategies

Comprehensionand Vocabulary

(30 minutes)

• Integrated Vocabulary and Advanced Word Study

• Expository and Narrative Passage Reading

• Explicit Comprehension Strategies

• Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas

• Test-taking Preparation and Strategies

Comprehensionand Vocabulary

(30 minutes)

Passport F

Fluency(10-15 minutes)

• Timed Reading

• Partner Reading

• Daily Passages

• Vocabulary

Fluency(10-15 minutes)

• Timed Reading

• Partner Reading

• Daily Passages

• Vocabulary

• Integrated Vocabulary and Advanced Word Study

• Expository and Narrative Passage Reading

• Explicit Comprehension Strategies

• Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas

• Test-taking Preparation and Strategies

Comprehensionand Vocabulary

(30 minutes)

Passport G

Fluency(10-15 minutes)

• Timed Reading

• Partner Reading

• Daily Passages

• Vocabulary

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Additional TargetedWord Study*(30 minutes)

Additional TargetedWord Study*(30 minutes)

Additional TargetedWord Study*(30 minutes)

Progress Monitoring BenchmarksVIP® (equivalent to DIBELSTM)

Comprehensive Professional DevelopmentWell-trained teachers are the most critical element of any reading program.Voyager Passport’s professional development component provides teachers theskills they need to bring struggling readers to grade level. In addition, middleschool teachers learn the tools and techniques to teach fundamental reading skillsin a way that is both engaging and motivating for older students.

The Tools to SucceedTeachers and paraprofessionals are prepared to teach intervention effectivelythrough classroom demonstrations, explanation of key reading strategies, and practice on assessments. Through interactive tutorials, teachers learn to:

• Deliver scientifically based intervention lessons

• Use explicit, systematic instructional models to teach reading

• Administer, score, and record VIP® measures

• Administer regular progress monitoring for students

District and school coaches are prepared to support the implementation of VoyagerPassport by:

• Providing school-based training for instructional personnel

• Developing strategies for a successful launch

• Facilitating the administration and collection of VIP® data

• Applying coaching strategies to ensure student success

• Using onsite and online resources to provide ongoing support

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Teacher Training

The professional development component of Voyager Passport is alignedwith Reading First research-based practices for teacher training, toensure all teachers are highly-qualified and equipped to succeed.

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A Record of SuccessThe Voyager Passport Reading Invention System has undergone numerous rigorous, systematic and objective evaluations, and the results are consistent:Voyager Passport dramatically accelerates the performance of students who struggle with learning to read.

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Voyager Passport Level DThird Grade Accelerated Growth

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* Based on DIBELS goals.

Voyager Passport Delivers Proven Results

A Dramatic ImpactStudents who are eligible forVoyager Passport reading inter-vention begin the programreading substantially fewer wordsthan their grade-level peers.The charts shown here representresults of a national sample ofstudents using Voyager Passport.They illustrate how the programsignificantly accelerated theirweekly reading growth to well-above the goal in just 13 weeks.Without Voyager Passport, thesestudents would continue reading atthe same rate, causing them to fallfurther behind.

Third-grade students are expected to gain 1 word per minute (wpm) each week,based on DIBELSTM. Passport studentstripled their reading growth to 2.1 wpm.

Third Grade Passport RCT

At the continued accelerated rate,these third-graders will hit grade-level goal in fourth grade.

Without intervention

Expected gain with continued intervention

GOAL

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Voyager Passport Level EFourth Grade Accelerated Growth

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GOAL: 0.8*

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Fourth-grade students are expected to gain 0.8 words per minute per week.Passport students more than tripledtheir reading growth to 1.8 wpm.

Voyager Passport Level FFifth Grade Accelerated Growth

N=1,231

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Delivers Proven Results

Fourth Grade Passport RCT Fifth Grade Passport RCT

Fifth-grade students are expected togain 0.7 wpm per week. Passport students tripled their reading growthto 1.5 wpm.

At the continued accelerated rate,these fourth-graders will hit grade-level goal in fifth grade.

At the continued accelerated rate,these fifth-graders will hit grade-level goal in sixth grade.

Voyager Passport is currently being used by nearly 500 districts nationwide to provide targeted reading intervention to elementary and middle school students.Teachers and district leaders have witnessed remarkable improvement in readingscores, including those of students in Special Ed and ELL programs, and haveachieved improved AYP status by providing early, effective intervention.

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Although many children will have difficulty learning toread, regardless of their core reading program, they cannotsimply be left to fall behind. Research has provided theknowledge and tools that teachers need to ensure every childbecomes a successful reader. It is up to our nation’s educatorsto deliver these solutions, and change the future for millionsof children.

Voyager Passport has been proven to dramatically acceleratelearning for struggling readers in the elementary grades,and move them back to grade level proficiency. Designed to supplement any basal reading program, Voyager Passportdelivers 30-45 minutes of explicit, systematic instructionthat young learners need to master fundamental reading skills.

Give teachers the tools and strategies to provide focused support for at-riskreaders.

Give students a chance to soar.

for young learners…and move struggling readersback to grade level throughproven intervention

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Witness a remarkable breakthrough in student

reading achievement.

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