Reading Laboratory® Online (Global)
An Adaptive Reading Leveled Program for Grades K - 8
Introducing Reading Laboratory® Online (Global), a trusted and proven online reading program that caters to readers of various levels through its adaptive leveling system.
Think of Reading Laboratory Online (Global) as the GPS for literacy. It not only guides students on their reading journey but also adjusts the route to provide the most suitable content - just as a GPS recalculates your path based on real-time conditions!
Furthermore, the platform recommends activities tailored to each learner's needs, supported by comprehensive analytics and progress tracking. So students can strengthen specific competencies they need help on without detours or unnecessary stops at skills they have already mastered.
Look Forward to
Personalized Learning and Engagement
Say goodbye to learner frustration with bite-sized readings matched to their reading level, fostering student motivation and independence. Reading Laboratory Online offers personalized learning paths with an adaptive leveling system, ensuring each student's growth is nurtured while preventing frustration.
Adaptive Learning Pathways and Comprehensive Progress Tracking
Stay in the driver’s seat with comprehensive analytics and progress tracking of student performance. Teachers can easily identify areas to work on with students in class or sit back and monitor the system intelligently advancing students to more complex content when they're ready and providing manageable content when needed, ensuring an optimal learning pace.
Empowerment Through Skill Building
Get an assistant to help student work on their individual weakness. The program doesn't just get students to read; it enhances specific reading skills. These skill gaps identified by data and the platform recommends relevant activities to close those gaps! Way to encouraging independent skill improvement.
Overview and Features
Pedagogy & Adaptive Learning Pathways
Our program supports differentiated pathways based on Lexile levels and cognitive depth, ensuring that students engage with content suitable for their reading level and cognitive development. Each student’s skill level is matched to color-coded, leveled reading selections.
The design of the program is simple: each student’s skill level is matched to a color-coded, leveled reading selection. The reading levels gradually increase in complexity, and selections gradually increase in word count to keep students challenged as they progress through the program.
Instead of having to manual track and change levels, the system now adapts to the students’ performance automatically to keep them appropriately challenged and motivated.
Progress Tracking and Adjustment
Reading Laboratory Online (Global) continuously tracks students' progress as it automatically adjusts their color level and track based on their performance. Students do not have to work through all the Power Builders in a level but the program will be able to identify when the student is ready for a new color level based on the data collected.
This is because throughout the students’ experience, multiple data points are captured to enable teachers to monitor student progress. This includes time spent, specific skills practiced, and more, allowing educators to make informed instructional decisions. Students also receive reports to visualize their reading progress.
Engagement & Reinforcement during Learning
Reading Laboratory Online (Global) offers a captivating digital reading experience with animated graphics, audio narration, and an upcoming translation feature for English Language learners. This immersive experience motivates students to enjoy and keeps them engage while reading the Power Builders.
In addition, students can work on Skill and Rate Builders to strengthen specific reading and fluency skills. The program intelligently identifies skill gaps and recommends relevant Skill Builders, empowering students to improve without additional intervention.
What are supported devices?
Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, and Android Tablet. Please note that you will be access Reading Laboratory Online via a mobile browser.
What operating systems are supported?
Any operating system released in the last 3 years.
- Windows: Windows 10+
- Mac: OS X 10.13+
- Chromebook: Chrome OS
- iPad: iOS14
- Android Tablet: Android 10+
What browsers are supported?
We recommend Google Chrome for best experience. Other common browsers such as Edge, Safari & Firefox is also supported.
What is the required internet speed?
We recommended an internet connection of 10mbps for best experience, with a minimum requirement of 3mbps required.
Success Stories (More coming soon)
Trusted Program with 60+ Years of Experience: Reading Laboratory Online (Global) builds upon the trusted SRA Reading Laboratory program, backed by over 60 years of research and experience. It has successfully served more than 100 million students in 63 countries, making it a reliable choice for educators.
During a pilot of Reading Laboratory Online (Global), teachers had this to say.
“I was amazed by the platform's ability to differentiate the different levels of my students using colors. Moreover, RLO can accurately recommend Power Builders suitable to each student's reading capacity.
I also found that the challenge from the questions posed are at just the right level, aligning well with each student's ability.”
- Caryll Joy L. Labaniego, English Teacher for Grade 3 students (Newton School of Excellence, Philippines)
Research Foundations
From Humble Beginnings to Classrooms Worldwide
SRA Reading Laboratory® was created in 1950 by Don H. Parker, Ph.D., who developed the program while teaching in a rural Florida classroom. Faced with the challenge of reaching different learners, Parker devised a method of color-coded reading levels, so students could begin reading at an appropriate level and work upward through increasingly challenging content.
What began as a simple system housed by a tomato box has evolved over time to include engaging, contemporary literature; new technology; and a host of other components that enhance the program’s proven format while retaining its simplicity. SRA Reading Laboratory is an essential instructional tool for teachers around the world.
Supporting Research
In December of 2000, with support from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Reading Panel published a meta-analysis of existing research to determine the most effective strategies for building literacy (NIH Pub. No.00-4754). Their findings fully support the foundational concepts and instructional design of SRA Reading Laboratory.
Comprehension
This report includes research documentation that supports the comprehension skills and strategies found in SRA Reading Laboratory. Examples of cited research include:
Collins, C. (1991). Reading instruction that increases thinking abilities. Journal of Reading, 34(7), 510-516.
Pressley, M., El-dinary, P.B., Gaskins, I., Schuder, T., Bergman, J., Almasi, J., & Brown, R. (1992). Beyond direct explanation: Transactional instruction of reading comprehension strategies. Elementary School Journal, 92(5), 513-555.
Rosenshine, B., & Meister, C. (1997). Cognitive strategy instruction in reading. In S. Stahl & D. Hayes (Eds.), Instructional models in reading. (pp.85-107). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Phonics
This report includes research documentation that supports the phonics skills and strategies found in SRA Reading Laboratory. Examples of cited research include:
Adams, M.J. (1990). Beginning to read: Thinking and learning about print. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Chall, J. (1996a). Learning to read: The great debate (revised, with a new foreword). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ehri, L.C. (1998). Grapheme-phoneme knowledge is essential for learning to read words in English. In J.L. Metsala & L.C. Ehri (Eds.), Word recognition in beginning literacy. (pp. 3-40). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum
Vocabulary
This report includes research documentation that supports the vocabulary skills and instructional practices found in SRA Reading Laboratory. Examples of cited research include: but are not limited to, the following:
Beck, I.L., Perfetti, C.A., & McKeown, M.G. (1982). Effects of long-term vocabulary instruction on lexical access and reading comprehension. Journal of Educational Psychology, 74(4), 506-521.
Gipe, J.P., & Arnold, R.D. (1979). Teaching vocabulary through familiar associations and contexts. Journal of Reading Behavior, 11(3), 281-285.
Kameenui, E., Carnine, D., & Freschi, R. (1982). Effects of text construction and instructional procedures for teaching word meanings on comprehension and recall. Reading Research Quarterly, 17(3), 367-388.
McKeown, M.G., Beck, I.L., Omanson, R.C., & Pople, M.T. (1985). Some effects of the nature and frequency of vocabulary instruction on the knowledge and use of words. Reading Research Quarterly, 20(5), 522-535.
Grammar
This report includes research documentation that supports the fluency instruction and practices found in the in SRA Reading Laboratory. Examples of cited research include: but are not limited to, the following:
Biemiller, A. (1977-78). Relationships between oral reading rates for letters, words, and simple text in the development of reading achievement. Reading Research Quarterly, 13, 223-253.
Pinnell, G.S., Pikulski, J.J., Wixson, K.K., Campbell, J.R., Gough, P.B., & Beatty, A.S. (1995). Listening to children read aloud. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.
Strecker, S., Roser, N., & Martinez, M. (1998). Toward understanding oral reading fluency. In T. Shanahan & F. Rodriguez-Brown (Eds.) Forty-seventh Yearbook of the National Reading Conference. (pp. 295-310). Chicago, IL: The National Reading Conference.
Wagner, R., Torgesen, J. & Rashotte, C. (1999). Comprehensive test of phonological processes. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Pedagogy & Adaptive Learning Pathways
Our program supports differentiated pathways based on Lexile levels and cognitive depth, ensuring that students engage with content suitable for their reading level and cognitive development. Each student’s skill level is matched to color-coded, leveled reading selections.
The design of the program is simple: each student’s skill level is matched to a color-coded, leveled reading selection. The reading levels gradually increase in complexity, and selections gradually increase in word count to keep students challenged as they progress through the program.
Instead of having to manual track and change levels, the system now adapts to the students’ performance automatically to keep them appropriately challenged and motivated.
Progress Tracking and Adjustment
Reading Laboratory Online (Global) continuously tracks students' progress as it automatically adjusts their color level and track based on their performance. Students do not have to work through all the Power Builders in a level but the program will be able to identify when the student is ready for a new color level based on the data collected.
This is because throughout the students’ experience, multiple data points are captured to enable teachers to monitor student progress. This includes time spent, specific skills practiced, and more, allowing educators to make informed instructional decisions. Students also receive reports to visualize their reading progress.
Engagement & Reinforcement during Learning
Reading Laboratory Online (Global) offers a captivating digital reading experience with animated graphics, audio narration, and an upcoming translation feature for English Language learners. This immersive experience motivates students to enjoy and keeps them engage while reading the Power Builders.
In addition, students can work on Skill and Rate Builders to strengthen specific reading and fluency skills. The program intelligently identifies skill gaps and recommends relevant Skill Builders, empowering students to improve without additional intervention.
What are supported devices?
Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, and Android Tablet. Please note that you will be access Reading Laboratory Online via a mobile browser.
What operating systems are supported?
Any operating system released in the last 3 years.
- Windows: Windows 10+
- Mac: OS X 10.13+
- Chromebook: Chrome OS
- iPad: iOS14
- Android Tablet: Android 10+
What browsers are supported?
We recommend Google Chrome for best experience. Other common browsers such as Edge, Safari & Firefox is also supported.
What is the required internet speed?
We recommended an internet connection of 10mbps for best experience, with a minimum requirement of 3mbps required.
Success Stories (More coming soon)
Trusted Program with 60+ Years of Experience: Reading Laboratory Online (Global) builds upon the trusted SRA Reading Laboratory program, backed by over 60 years of research and experience. It has successfully served more than 100 million students in 63 countries, making it a reliable choice for educators.
During a pilot of Reading Laboratory Online (Global), teachers had this to say.
“I was amazed by the platform's ability to differentiate the different levels of my students using colors. Moreover, RLO can accurately recommend Power Builders suitable to each student's reading capacity.
I also found that the challenge from the questions posed are at just the right level, aligning well with each student's ability.”
- Caryll Joy L. Labaniego, English Teacher for Grade 3 students (Newton School of Excellence, Philippines)
Features Coming Soon
Discover the exciting features on the horizon for Reading Laboratory Online
Dictionary Functions for Multiple Languages
Translation Functions for Multiple Languages
Soon, access a built-in translation function for up to 8 languages, enhancing language learning and comprehension.
Tablet App for Offline Access
Tablet App for Offline Access
Enjoy the flexibility of offline access with our upcoming tablet app, ensuring learning continues even without an internet connection.
Enhanced SSO & Rostering Options
Enhanced SSO Options
We're expanding single sign-on (SSO) options to streamline user management for educators!
Dictionary Functions for Multiple Languages
Soon, access a built-in dictionary-translation function for up to 8 languages, enhancing language learning and comprehension.
Tablet App for Offline Access
Enjoy the flexibility of offline access with our upcoming tablet app, ensuring learning continues even without an internet connection.
American to British English Setting
Administrators will soon be able to change the default English language setting with a nifty toggle coming soon!
Questions?
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