EarlyBird was formed to change the learning trajectory of children nationwide by implementing a proactive, preventive approach instead of a reactive response to a struggling reader. Recognizing our roots in academic research, EarlyBird Education is committed to bringing research to practice, improving screening efficacy, lowering barriers to access, and, as a result, significantly increasing the number of students who are reading at grade level by 3rd grade.
Dr. Nadine Gaab is currently an Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was formerly at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Yaacov Petscher is a Professor of Social Work at Florida State University, an Associate Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research, and the Director the Quantitative Methodology and Innovation Division at FCRR.
We talk to a lot of literacy specialists everyday around the country. Though each local community has its own context and needs; we are noticing the proliferation of an unwieldy presence…
It is estimated that 15-20 percent of the population experiences challenges with reading. This translates to one in five children who may be affected by reading difficulties such as dyslexia and…
At EarlyBird Education, we use the latest science-based technology to assess our preschool students through game play. This allows us to pinpoint key literacy milestones that are most predictive of later…
Kindergarten teachers are Brain Engineers. Yes, it’s true. Cognitive research has proven that in order to turn a pre-reading brain into a literate brain, neural pathways must be formed to connect…
With remote learning behind us, classroom teachers are still feeling the effects of learning loss. Skill deficits are real and teachers are being asked to teach at instructional levels that are…
What if there was a way to reduce special education referrals while improving district reading scores? Or proactively identify the students who are at risk for dyslexia? Or provide instructional support…