William H. Sadlier, Inc. Announces New Phonics Program

William H. Sadlier, Inc. (OTCPNK:SADL), announced the publication of a new phonics program, From Phonics to Reading™, for students in Kindergarten–Grade 3. This groundbreaking program, developed in conjunction with author/researcher Wiley Blevins, engages students in the development of early reading foundational skills. Kindergarten and Grade 1 are available now. Grades 2 and 3 will be available by May 2019.

Ray Fagan, President and CEO of William H. Sadlier, Inc., was impressed by early literacy expert Wiley Blevins’ research on the Seven Key Characteristics of Strong Phonics Instruction for young learners. "Sadlier is proud to bring this research-based work from a distinguished expert to the classroom as students prepare to meet the challenges and excitement of learning to read.”

From Phonics to Reading is a comprehensive foundational skills program that supports students on the path to reading success. Teachers will find the tools and embedded professional development to effectively teach students foundational skills with active, engaging, and thought-provoking phonics instruction.

From Phonics to Reading:

• Promotes early reading and writing using an easy-to-use, research-based, systematic instructional sequence
• Engages students in their own learning through active participation in each lesson
• Incorporates Wiley Blevins’ Seven Key Characteristics of Strong Phonics Instruction, which are based on his research and explained in his new book, A Fresh Look at Phonics
• Supports all students with built-in differentiated instruction and an embedded review and repetition cycle

For more information, please visit www.SadlierSchool.com/FPR.

About Us
For over 185 years, William H. Sadlier, Inc. has been dedicated to preparing K–12 students for success in academics with rigorous English Language Arts and Mathematics programs. Sadlier offers a variety of educational solutions from print to technology. Visit www.SadlierSchool.com.

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