Waterford combines the science of learning, the power of mentoring, and the promise of technology to build family and community partnerships that deliver access, excellence, and equity in early education for all children. Waterford Reading Academy Waterford knows that learning is fun! Interactive early learning activities, songs, and stories are designed to suit how young children learn. Presented with a lovable cast of characters, students work toward literacy skill proficiency at their own pace. Because of its adaptive nature, it’s perfect for all learners, including those receiving special education services and students needing more challenging content. Multilingual learners who speak Spanish thrive with embedded Spanish language support and companion resources in Spanish. Rooted in the Science of Reading By leveraging evidence-based research and the science of reading, each student’s reading development is optimized to accelerate learning and provide targeted intervention. Math & Science Learners develop foundational math and science literacy skills through an adaptive learning path infused with authentic texts and engaging songs to develop academic vocabulary and background knowledge, aligned to Common Core and state standards. The math curriculum follows the What Works Clearinghouse Five Evidence-based Recommendations for Teaching Math to Young Children. Positive Cultural Representation The Waterford curriculum uses a “Windows and Mirrors” framework when creating content. Taking careful consideration to ensure learners see themselves positively represented–”mirrored”–in the content, and have a respectful, accurate, inclusive “window” to other cultures, storylines, illustrations, and narration. Built-in Family Engagement Families are encouraged to participate in their child’s learning journey. Personalized learning tips, plus access to hundreds of digital books and resources in English and Spanish, offer families loads of ideas for at-home learning.
