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A new research study from the 2022-2023
school year found Heggerty’s Phonemic Awareness
Curriculum to demonstrate promising evidence of
a relationship between score gains and Heggerty
inclusion as an education intervention under ESSA.
Learn moreNew research from the 2022-2023 school year proves the effectiveness of the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum in grades K-1, awarding an ESSA Level 3 badge.
PODCASTListen On-DemandSERIES 3:A new series podcast from HeggertyJoin us for Series 3 of Literacy Lunch Break, where
we dive into the journey of replacing guided reading
with powerful small-group instruction. Join the
discussions on the evolution of powerful small-group
literacy instruction.
Literacy Lunch Break Education PodcastLearn more
A Preview of 2024Exciting things are ahead for Heggerty
customers this year, including more decodable
books, Bridge to Reading's expansion into
third grade, and the launch of our brand
new curriculum, Bridge to Writing!
Learn more
NEW!Introducing Bridge to WritingHeggerty’s newest curriculum combines grammar
concepts with writing process instruction for a
one-of-a-kind comprehensive writing curriculum.
Learn more
WEBINARExploring the Power of Small Group
Literacy Instruction pt. 1
View Part 1 of this two-part webinar series to learn
more about powerful small group instruction, essential
components, and how to best meet all of your
students’ needs during Tier 1 literacy instruction.
Watch HereWatch On-Demand
WEBINARDefining Dyslexia: How Elementary
Educators Can Help Students Succeed
In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us for an
enlightening edWebinar as we delve into the true
nature of dyslexia.
Watch HereWatch On-Demand
WEBINARWatch On-DemandShifting Towards Structured Literacy:
From Theory to Practice
Join us in this edWebinar to learn about key shifts
you can make to move towards structured literacy
instruction.
Watch now
WEBINARFrom Confusion to Clarity:
Defining Sight Words, High-Frequency
Words, Red Words, and Heart Words
Join us for an engaging and informative webinar
participants with a solid foundation to effectively
support literacy development.
Watch NowWatch On-Demand
Literacy Lunch Break Education PodcastPODCASTA new series podcast from HeggertyListen NowListen On DemandSERIES 3:Join us for Series 3 of Literacy Lunch Break, where
we dive into the journey of replacing guided reading
with powerful small-group instruction. Join the
discussions on the evolution of powerful small-group
literacy instruction.
A Preview of 2024
NEW!Exciting things are ahead for Heggerty
customers this year, including more decodable
books, Bridge to Reading's expansion into
third grade, and the launch of our brand
new curriculum, Bridge to Writing!
Learn more
New research from the 2022-2023 school year proves the effectiveness of the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum in grades K-1, awarding an ESSA Level 3 badge.A new research study from the 2022-2023
school year found Heggerty’s Phonemic Awareness
Curriculum to demonstrate promising evidence of
a relationship between score gains and Heggerty
inclusion as an education intervention under ESSA.
Learn more
Learn moreNEW!Introducing Bridge to WritingHeggerty’s newest curriculum combines grammar
concepts with writing process instruction for a
one-of-a-kind comprehensive writing curriculum.
WEBINARExploring the Power of Small Group
Literacy Instruction pt. 1
Watch On-DemandView Part 1 of this two-part webinar series to learn
more about powerful small group instruction, essential
components, and how to best meet all of your
students’ needs during Tier 1 literacy instruction.
Watch Here
WEBINARDefining Dyslexia: How Elementary
Educators Can Help Students Succeed
In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us for an
enlightening edWebinar as we delve into the true
nature of dyslexia.
Register HereWatch On-Demand
WEBINARShifting Towards Structured Literacy:
From Theory to Practice
Join us in this edWebinar to learn about key shifts
you can make to move towards structured literacy
instruction.
Watch NowWatch On-Demand
WEBINARFrom Confusion to Clarity: Defining
Sight Words, High-Frequency Words,
Red Words, and Heart Words
From Confusion to Clarity:
Defining Sight Words, High-Frequency
Words, Red Words, and Heart Words
Watch NowWatch On-Demand

Fast, Fun, Effective

The Heggerty Way

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Bridge to Reading

Our new foundational skills curriculum brings together explicit phonics instruction with Heggerty phonemic awareness lessons for a comprehensive approach to early literacy instruction.

Phonemic Awareness

The #1 choice for daily phonemic awareness instruction for more than 20 years, the Heggerty curriculum supplements your existing curricula.

 

Bridge to Writing

Our research-based writing curriculum curriculum marries grammar concepts with writing process instruction, providing a comprehensive solution that makes writing instruction easy for teachers and engaging for students.

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myHeggerty

Our most comprehensive solution yet, the new myHeggerty provides you with all of your favorite Heggerty resources in a single, online hub.

Professional Development

Our professional learning opportunities provide in-person, online, and on-demand experiences that equip teachers to implement the Heggerty curricula with confidence.

Decodable Library

Our decodable books lay the groundwork for confident and proficient readers, supporting educators in delivering targeted and effective small group reading instruction.

Fast, Fun, Effective

The Heggerty Way

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Everything a kindergarten teacher needs to implement daily whole-group phonemic awareness and phonics lessons in 30 minutes.

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Everything a kindergarten teacher needs to implement daily whole-group phonemic awareness and phonics lessons in 30 minutes.

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Everything a kindergarten teacher needs to implement daily whole-group phonemic awareness and phonics lessons in 30 minutes.

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Intervention

Everything a kindergarten teacher needs to implement daily whole-group phonemic awareness and phonics lessons in 30 minutes.

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Professional Development

Our professional learning opportunities provide in-person, online, and on-demand experiences that equip teachers to implement the Heggerty curricula with confidence.

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Decodable Library

Our decodable books lay the groundwork for confident and proficient readers, supporting educators in delivering targeted and effective small group reading instruction.

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of 4th graders and 69% of 8th
graders are reading below a
proficient level, according to
2022 NAEP scores.

National Association of Educational Progress Reading Assessment, 2022

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of elementry students are
capable of learning to read when
they receive sufficient instruction
on foundational reading skills.

"Narrowing the Third Grade Reading Gap" EAB Report, 2019

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of teachers surveyed said Heggerty
meets or exceeds expectations when
it comes to having a positive impact on
learning outcomes.

Strategex survey of 676 Heggerty customers, 2020

ARTICLES

Heggerty Insights: FAQs on Phonemic Awareness Instruction

Join us for a webinar unpacking Heggerty’s approach to teaching phonemic awareness. In the midst of constant discussions on instructional strategies and best practices, our webinar offers invaluable insights into...

Navigating Writing Instruction in the Elementary Classroom

Join us for an enlightening webinar, "Navigating Writing Instruction in the Elementary Classroom," hosted by Heggerty's Chief Academic Officer, Alisa VanHekken.In this engaging session, a panel of writing experts and...

Heggerty Library Sample

Explore Heggerty's exciting new series of decodable books thoughtfully designed for various reading proficiency levels. Featuring vibrant illustrations, endearing characters, and captivating themes, these books will transport young readers to...

Spanish Primary Parent Newsletters (English Translation)

Fostering the home & school connection: We invite teachers to share these newsletters with parents and caregivers throughout the school year as a printed newsletter or via email. Each newsletter...

Spanish Kindergarten Parent Newsletters (English Translation)

Fostering the home & school connection: We invite teachers to share these newsletters with parents and caregivers throughout the school year as a printed newsletter or via email. Each newsletter...

Spanish Pre-Kindergarten Parent Newsletters (English Translation)

Fostering the home & school connection: We invite teachers to share these newsletters with parents and caregivers throughout the school year as a printed newsletter or via email. Each newsletter...

Small Group Lesson Plan

Heggerty has created small group lesson plan templates to help you plan targeted small group instruction around oral language and foundational skills. Pair these simple templates with your diagnostic data...

Planning for Small Group Literacy Instruction (pt. 2)

Small group instruction can be a powerful way for us to meet students' needs and provide them with targeted instruction to meet their goals. Join us for Part 2 of...

Building Bridge to Reading (Part 2)

This blog post highlights the critical role of foundational skills in literacy and introduces Bridge to Reading, a curriculum that merges phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to support educators and...

Bridge to Writing Curriculum Sample

Create meaningful messages with our new K-3 writing curriculum, combining grammar concepts with writing process instruction! These samples provide the scope and sequence alongside example lesson plans from the kindergarten,...

Elevating Early Literacy—Newport Mesa

In Newport-Mesa, a district renowned for its robust pre-kindergarten programs and evidence-based literacy practices, the P-3 literacy team set out to bolster early literacy skills. Their strategic approach included the...

Heggerty Library Lesson Template

Enhance your small group reading lessons with our complimentary Decodable Book Lesson Plan Template! It's designed to be teacher-friendly and adaptable, allowing educators to make the most of decodable books...

Exploring the Power of Small Group Literacy Instruction pt. 1

Small group instruction has been a way for teachers to provide students with targeted learning for many years. Attend Part 1 of this two-part webinar series to learn more about...

A Guide to Effective Writing Instruction

In this blog post, Dr. Gary Troia explores the world of effective writing instruction, linking structured literacy practices with the art of teaching writing effectively to provide valuable insights for...

Defining Dyslexia: How Elementary Educators Can Help Students Succeed

Unlock the mystery of dyslexia with Lori Jurjovec, a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor and Heggerty Literacy Specialist. In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us for an enlightening webinar as we...

Signs of Dyslexia Checklist

Empower teachers and parents with our “Signs of Dyslexia” checklist, a valuable resource designed to help identify potential signs of dyslexia in children, fostering early intervention and enhanced educational support.

Empowering Literacy Transformation—Pasadena Unified

Pasadena Unified School District educators conducted a curriculum pilot during the Spring 2023 semester in search of a new foundational skills curriculum. Notably, 100% of respondents who piloted Bridge to...

Heggerty Hero Certificate Spanish

Enhance your Heggerty lessons with our special Heggerty Hero Certificate! Recognize and reward actively engaged students by naming them the ‘Heggerty Hero’ at the end of each lesson.

Criteria for Decodable Texts Checklist

Utilize the Heggerty decodable text checklist to evaluate decodable text used for instruction.

Bridge to Reading Fidelity Checklist

The Bridge to Reading fidelity checklist is a resource that can be used by Administrators and Instructional Coaches to provide feedback for teachers as they implement the Bridge to Reading...

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Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that Heggerty's Bridge to Reading curriculum has achieved ESSA Level II certification. 

This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to providing educators with the highest quality resources to enhance literacy instruction. With ESSA Level II certification, educators can trust that our curriculum meets rigorous standards for effectiveness, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills. 

Join us in celebrating this milestone and discover how Heggerty's Bridge to Reading can empower your students on their journey to reading success!
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🎙️ NEW podcast episode; tune in as Stefanie Tenenbaum, an experienced classroom teacher, shares insights into small group literacy instruction and student engagement. 

🎧 Listen at: heggerty.org/podcast

Stefanie walks us through the logistics of a typical day of small group instruction, discussing decision-making processes, fluid group dynamics, and data-driven adjustments. 

⬇️ Join the conversation - how do you keep students engaged during small group instruction?
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⭐ Join us for a FREE webinar unpacking Heggerty’s approach to teaching phonemic awareness. 

📆 Mark your calendars for March 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST!

📩 Drop “Webinar” in the comments for the registration link! 

In this informational setting you’ll discover how our approach emphasizes repetition and practice within a comprehensive curriculum, enhancing student learning outcomes. Explore the crucial relationship between phonemic awareness and phonics, gaining insights into systematic instruction strategies. As well as learn about effective assessment methods and our ongoing research, empowering educators with data-driven strategies to adapt instruction based on student needs.
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⭐ Shining a Spotlight on Heggerty Library of Decodable Books! Our decodable books lay the groundwork for confident and proficient readers, supporting educators in delivering targeted and effective small group reading instruction.

📩 Drop "Lesson Sample" in the comments for a free sample! 

Within the sample, you'll find comprehensive digital versions of three decodable books, along with sample lesson plans designed for small group instruction.
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⭐ Heggerty’s Phonemic Awareness Curriculum: An Evidence-Based Solution
 
A new research study outlines how Heggerty's Phonemic Awareness Curriculum meets the criteria for Level 3 evidence as an education intervention under ESSA.

This research took place in four classrooms across the United States that use Heggerty's Phonemic Awareness Curriculum. The study focused on literacy outcomes for their students and found promising evidence of a relationship between assessment score gains and Heggerty's curriculum.

🔗 View the full report at heggerty.org/curriculum
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🔑 Unlocking the power of literacy for all students! Read our blog post on dyslexia, where we share strategies for supporting dyslexic learners in elementary education. 

🔗 Explore the full post at heggerty.org/resources, or click the link in our bio for the direct link to Heggerty's blog. 

🔍 Discover Key Insights:
+ Defining Dyslexia
+ Early Signs of Dyslexia: What to Look For
+ Why Early Dyslexia Intervention is Key
+ Resources to Support Dyslexic Individuals

✏️ Meet the Author: Lori Jurjovec is an experienced educator and certified Orton Gillingham instructor who has worked as a classroom teacher and a private tutor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Lori has worked with students at all levels on the dyslexia spectrum, from early learners to illiterate adults. She is driven by her own experience as a classroom teacher who felt ill-prepared to help older students struggling with decoding and fluency and the empowerment of then learning how to help students push past the roadblocks of dyslexia through systematic, explicit instruction that is rooted in science.
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🎙️ Dive deeper into life beyond guided reading with Series 3, Episode 3 of Literacy Lunch Break!

Join our latest episode featuring Shawn Toy, @learningalatteinfirst an Orton–Gillingham certified K-3 Reading Intervention Teacher, who brings a wealth of insights and knowledge to the table. Explore the world of data-driven instruction and gather strategies for small-group literacy planning.

Teachers, your questions drive our discussions! Share your questions about small group literacy instruction below, and Marjorie could address them in our upcoming Q&A episode.

⭐ Tune in now and join the conversation at heggerty.org/podcast.
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Check out these amazing first-grade #HeggertyHeroes! Can you guess the skill these heroes are mastering? Drop your guesses below! And don't forget to tag #heggertytime for a chance to shine on our socials. We are all about building connections within our Heggerty community and witnessing our curriculum come to life in classrooms.

📸 Captured by the talented K-5 Literacy Coach Dina Fouser at Homeville Elementary School 

⭐ Visit heggerty.org for classroom resources, free downloads, blog posts, and more!
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