The release of Reading Horizons v5 At Home has been earnestly awaited ever since the release of Reading Horizons v5 for use in schools was released this past April. We are eager to help our home users get the program that has been helping schools help students overcome reading difficulties for the past 6 months! Here is a video of one of our Account Managers, Mauro Carlini, discussing the response that schools have had to the new v5 program:
Here is some of the feedback we have received from schools about Reading Horizons v5:
“This is fantastic! This puts Reading Horizons miles ahead of anything else that is out there on the market.” - Dr. Neil J. Anderson, Coordinator of the English Language Center at Brigham Young University “I LOVE it. I loved it before but the changes just blow me away! It's everything that the teachers have been asking for and much more.” - Sandy Hoffman, a trainer for Reading Horizons program
“The Library you've added is fantastic. This is just the component we have needed to bridge the gap [for struggling readers].” - Mike Feeney, Clearfield Job Corp Coordinator
Here is a success story from an ESL (English as a Second Language) Center that uses Reading Horizons v5:
“Without education you’re nobody.” says Enanu Abohoy. Enanu is originally from Ethiopia. She had no schooling in her native country. She came into our program as an ESL student and was extremely frustrated that she could not read and write as others did in her ESL class. Gradually she gained enough spoken English to move into our Pre-GED (Literacy) program where she is learning how to read and write. Enanu no longer feels like a "nobody".
Enanu used the online Reading Horizons program and received direct instruction from her tutor. She is very fond of the program. “It helped me a lot to improve my reading and writing, I liked the voice and how it corrected me when I made mistakes,” said Enanu. She also enjoyed the feedback she received upon completing a lesson. “It was never negative,” she said. Additionally, the program made her a better ‘listener.’ Her favorite aspects of the program were the examples on short and long vowels as well as the clear instructions spoken to her.
“The program recognized the student’s strengths and weaknesses and encouraged her to go back and repeat lessons she didn’t understand before she could move forward,” said Mia, Enanu’s tutor.
The tutor sees Reading Horizons as very beneficial for the students. She also thinks that it provides positive feedback, and most importantly, she says, “the students don’t feel ashamed if they don’t get the right answer, since it’s just them and the program.”
They both recommend the program to anyone who needs and wants to improve reading and writing.
“The impact of reading and writing lasts not only a lifetime but for generations.” said Mia Monahan.
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We want your feedback! If you have started the free trial for v5 what has been your impression so far?
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18 Comments
Cheryl
We have been using the trial for 3 days. I'm really impressed that the program is interactive and that helps my son focus and stay attentive. He is easily distracted. I also like the structure of the program in regards to the phonics and decoding. I'm really excited and hope that this will give him what he needs to overcome his reading struggles.
Sharon
I have not actually started using the free trial yet... our week this week was too busy to have anything extra inserted. Besides, my extra student was not able to be here this week and she is also a struggling reader. I am, however looking forward to trying it next week if it will still be available.
Alisa
Very impressive! Lots of features, helps, reviews, practice, and FUN! Keeps interest. I have not tried it with my daughter yet. She is not a struggling reader, but I still want to teach her the Reading Horizons' direct phonics principles. I think we all could use a little help. I will have her try it tomorrow (my last day of the trial). Neat stuff!
Angela
That's great that you want to teach your daughter phonetic principles. I never struggled with reading as a kid either but from working here and seeing our materials I've wished that I was taught this way and know that I would be a better speller and have better pronunciation if I had been taught with our method. Even though it is often essential for struggling readers to learn this way, I agree that the method is beneficial for anyone that uses it.
Mark Peters
I like it, it is different than the older version we have with the leppie..but I like how it approaches the instruction with a more mature matter for older students.
Suzanne Rock-Stierle
V5 for 5 days! What a great program you have! Thank you!!! Suzanne
Tricia Harr
I like this program because of its constant review. I am a parent who likes to do things with my child. And I think this will work for us because I did not mind sitting beside him and doing this together It is interesting and thorough. I like the way it builds the concepts one upon another. And I like the way it can be used independendly if I get called away. Very nice program!
Sandra
I also have not had a chance to try it out yet due to our schedule this week but am looking forward to having a chance to look at your product.
Kristi Barnett
We have had the pleasure of using your program for the past 3 days. Our two children have found the lessons easy to understand, engaging, and have learned 3 new concepts painlessly. For me, it has been a huge timesaver, as I was developing our own lesson plans every week based on the OG spelling rules! It has been a very rewarding experience. The peace of mind it has brought me has been an incredible gift!. Thank you!
Margaret Lane
I haven't had the opportunity to use the trial version as my grandson doesn't live anywhere near me, but would love to have him be able to try it.
Shannon
My younger 2 have tried it out so far and liked it a lot (they are 7 & 5). I'll be checking it out more personally this weekend.
Anjii
I haven't tried it yet, because my oldest is only 5, but the free demos for his age made an IMMEDIATE change in his beginner reading skills and confidence, so I would love to have both that set, and this one (for future use).
Kristie Zubko
We have not started the free trial yet but we are really excited after learning about the program.
Sheila Boutwell
I have used a number of programs to teach students to read over the last 30 years. This is the best of all programs in one. It also meets the needs of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
Jackie
I have not had an opportunity to try it as of yet either. I would love to try it soon because I am seeing that my kindergartener is showing symptoms of having dyslexia like his older brother.My husband also has dyselxia and I had it while in school as well. I have been reading if one or more of the parents have dyslexia the chances of all the children having some far is high. i am scared, because I have 5 kids. I have been researching and researching for something that could work for them maybe this could be the answer to my prayers.
Teri H.
We haven't started yet but cannot wait til next Monday.
Kristin Farlow
We really want to try the trial program, but we for some reason cannot seem to access it. Perhaps the UK IP address for downloading is causing problems. I've only been able to access the online examples, but not the trial program.
Connie Costello
I haven't started the free trial. My daughter and I are using Click N Read and Headsprout. I understand these are not programs designed for struggling readers but their focus is on phonics and you can progress at your own pase so I do wonder what is so different about your program. I would love to try it. Hopefully it'll be available next week.