Elk Township School District in New Jersey has set a new benchmark for student growth. Through their partnership with American Reading Company (ARC), the district has achieved transformative outcomes, with some student cohorts nearly doubling their proficiency rates on state assessments!

This exceptional growth is a testament to Elk Township’s dedication to fostering a culture of learning. The district leverages a suite of ARC’s proven solutions, including ARC Core®, the Independent Reading Level Assessment® (IRLA®), and additional resources designed to accelerate student progress and close learning gaps.

ARC Core is a structured literacy solution that empowers students to develop expertise as readers, writers, and researchers. Elk Township educators have used this curriculum to drive deep knowledge-building and promote student engagement. Each unit culminates in a student-authored writing product, allowing learners to demonstrate their understanding in meaningful ways.

Central to Elk Township’s success is the IRLA, ARC's formative assessment tool that gives teachers actionable insights by pinpointing each student’s independent reading stage and outlines the specific skills instruction required to reach (and exceed) grade-level proficiency.

Elk Township’s story underscores the power of partnerships in driving sustained improvement. Their results are a powerful reminder that with the right tools, strategies, and commitment, we can unlock every student’s potential.

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