Read&Write

Our students with documented disabilities (like dyslexia) use Read&Write daily. This allows each student to work at their own pace instead of waiting for a teacher to assist. It allows the students to be more independent by taking the initiative to meet their needs.

• This helps our students who need material read aloud to have control of exactly what needs to be read aloud to assist.
• This program provides students who need support to perform speech-to-text independent of any additional assistance.

Amplify

IXL Learning, Lexia Core5 Reading, Kahoot!

I use Read&Write with my SPED students who need assistive technology support to complete writing assignments. Usually, they use speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and word prediction features. Other features are explored and have been used with the dictionaries. The program addresses spelling and text composition (students with dysgraphia or dyslexia). and editing. It also assists those with disabilities in completing their assigned work and gives them access to educational opportunities alongside their age-level peers. The overall scope is to provide alternate ways of writing so the student can show their true capacity for knowledge and not be restricted by the writing process.

• Increased student's engagement with writing.
• Improved students' learning goals by showing a truer picture of their knowledge.
• Helps a student save time and frustration especially if handwriting is a struggle.
• Improved inclusion because the program was available to all students.

Our school district purchased licenses. t’s an incredibly helpful tool for supporting reading and writing, especially for students who benefit from additional scaffolding. The text-to-speech feature is one of the most valuable components- it allows users to hear text read aloud, which supports comprehension and helps with proofreading written work. I’ve also found the word prediction and dictionary tools to be useful for improving writing independence and vocabulary development.

Another strength is how easy it is to integrate with Google Docs and other Google tools, making it very accessible in classroom and remote learning environments. The interface is user-friendly, and students can learn to navigate it fairly quickly with some guidance.

Overall, Google Read&Write is a great support for students with diverse learning needs, including those with reading difficulties, writing challenges, or attention-related needs. It’s a practical and effective tool that promotes independence and confidence in academic tasks.

• improved inclusion for students

I have used Read&Write as a special educator and found it supported students from grade one to adults. From highlighting, to being able to digitize paper handouts, to always having text to speech available it always has the right tool to support students. I like that there is even math support included. I also appreciate the consistent improvement to the tool as someone who has used it for many years. Overall, Read&Write is beneficial to students because of the broad range of supports it offers in one toolbar.

• Improved progress toward IEP goals for students using it to read and respond to text.

Grammarly, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Notion

I am one of the district occupational therapists. I use this program to support students who struggle with writing, especially in spelling. I also use it with orthopedic students to shorten keystrokes using the word prediction feature. I serve students from ages 3 through 21 and am hopeful of bridging gaps and addressing learning differences. This program is awesome for students who need text-to-speech and speech-to-text, along with a robust word prediction feature, to support their written expression and goals in their general and special education classrooms.

• From one sentence on paper to five sentence paragraphs.
• Increase in student confidence with their writing.