Program Description

"The SRA Reading Lab is a valuable resource for teachers in providing differentiated instruction during reading/language arts. The program meets the differing needs of students by providing multilevel learning materials in one classroom package. It is a complete system offering individualized reading instruction to all your students."

Cost

Sold as classroom packages.

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Advanced Placement

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Literature review revealed several studies in which students using the SRA Reading Laboratory program showed minimal to no significant gains in reading skills and achievement when compared to their control counterparts.

Study Citations

Jones, R. L., & Van Why, E. L. (1961). The SRA Reading Laboratory and fourth grade pupils. Journal of Developmental Reading, 5(1), 36-46.

Kellaghan, T. (1969). An Experimental Investigation of the Use of an SRA Reading Laboratory in Irish Schools. The Irish Journal of Education, 3(1), 22-28.

Waldrip, D. (1966). An Experiment with the SRA Reading Laboratory at Grade Two. The Journal of Educational Research, 59(9), 419-423. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/27531760

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.weareteachers.com/sra-reading-laboratory-2-0-review-social-learning-for-readers/