Learning A-Z

While our Headsprout solution is retiring and is no longer available for purchase, here are some differences between the two products:

Overview: Headsprout is an innovative online reading program that adapts instruction to every student.

Target Audience: It is designed for K-5 students.

- Adaptive Instruction: Headsprout adapts its instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
- Scientific Literacy: It provides three-dimensional support to build scientific literacy.

Transition: Learning A-Z will retire Headsprout in September 2024 to shift to a new K-5 foundational literacy reading solution called Foundations A-Z.

- Overview: Headsprout is an innovative online reading program that adapts instruction to every student.
- Target Audience: It is designed for K-5 students.
- Features:
 - Adaptive Instruction: Headsprout adapts its instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
 - Scientific Literacy: It provides three-dimensional support to build scientific literacy.
- Transition: Learning A-Z will retire Headsprout in September 2024 to shift to a new K-5 foundational literacy reading solution called Foundations A-Z.

Overview: Foundations A-Z is a complete foundational skills solution built on the Science of Reading.

Scope and Sequence: It follows a systematic, cumulative scope and sequence aligned with national and state standards.

Flexible Pathways: Teachers can choose to use complete lesson plans or select specific resources as needed.

Science of Reading: Foundations A-Z is built on the Science of Reading, emphasizing research-based best practices.

Teacher Empowerment: Foundations A-Z empowers teachers to effectively teach all foundational skills and instill the joy of learning, regardless of their experience level.

Rich Resources: Foundations A-Z offers a variety of resources, including interactive practice, videos, and digital books, to engage students while they learn.

Embedded Professional Development: Teachers receive support during their transition to Foundations A-Z through embedded professional development.

- Overview: Foundations A-Z is a complete foundational skills solution built on the Science of Reading.
- Scope and Sequence: It follows a systematic, cumulative scope and sequence aligned with national and state standards.
- Flexible Pathways: Teachers can choose to use complete lesson plans or select specific resources as needed.
- Science of Reading: Foundations A-Z is built on the Science of Reading, emphasizing research-based best practices.
- Teacher Empowerment: Foundations A-Z empowers teachers to effectively teach all foundational skills and instill the joy of learning, regardless of their experience level.
- Rich Resources: Foundations A-Z offers a variety of resources, including interactive practice, videos, and digital books, to engage students while they learn.
- Embedded Professional Development: Teachers receive support during their transition to Foundations A-Z through embedded professional development.

In summary, while Headsprout focuses on adaptive online reading instruction, Foundations A-Z provides a comprehensive, research-based solution for K-5 foundational literacy skills, emphasizing the Science of Reading principles. 