California Educators Key in Developing SRA's Imagine It! Reading and Language Arts Program

Input from California educators helped shape every aspect of the state-approved SRA Imagine It! reading and language arts programs for Grades K-6, designed specifically to meet state standards.

Teachers served on the California advisory panel and provided guidance on the needs of California teachers. One example of the panel's input is the inclusion of a California-specific unit in the Grade 4 level. The unit, called "A Changing State" helps teach students about the history and government of California. The unit includes selections such as "The First Californians," "State Governments," "Spanish Missions," "California's Elected Officials," and "A Gold Miner's Tale."

"We paid close attention to the needs of California teachers and students when tailoring Imagine It! to meet state standards," said Karen Hayashi, M.A., an author of the program and retired educator from the Elk Grove (Calif.) Unified School District. "The core program includes all of the student and teacher instructional materials and resources necessary for providing reading instruction to a diverse student population. This strong core instruction has been enhanced by the latest innovations in educational technology."

All of the elements in Imagine It! are supported by the program's eSuite technology, which includes online resources for both teachers and students.

About Imagine It!

Imagine It! is the result of 45 years of research and field study. All three programs meet the California Criteria, Standards, and Framework, as well as all of the elements recommended by the National Reading Panel: instruction in phonological and phonemic awareness, explicit phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The programs cover all daily Reading, Language Arts, and Writing curriculum requirements, while meeting all of the standards for Science and Social Studies. Imagine It! fully integrates state-of-the-art technology tools to enhance learning.

CALIFORNIA EDUCATORS KEY IN DEVELOPING SRA'S IMAGINE IT! reading and Language arts PROGRAM

The authors, who are researchers themselves, continue to update the program as new studies are published revealing the latest findings on effective instructional methods. For more information, visit ImagineItReading.com.

To view Imagine It! Efficacy Reports, visit: ImagineItReading.com/ENG_US/bp_efficacy.php

About SRA/McGraw-Hill

SRA/McGraw-Hill is the top provider of specialized research-based educational programs and professional development for the elementary market. Leading programs include SRA Imagine It! reading program, Direct Instruction, SRA Number Worlds, additional core and supplemental programs. SRA is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a leading global provider of instructional, assessment, and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available at mheducation.com. For more information on SRA/McGraw-Hill's products, call 1-888-SRA-4543 and visit SRAonline.com.

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(614) 224-8114 Ext. 236
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