Program Description

"ParentPowered Core delivers a complete whole child curriculum to families via text messages, the most universally-available technology. Each message supports healthy child development with actionable insights, research-based activities, and learning extensions that are: Fast and fun to do, for kids and their grownups, Accessible to everyone — no extra materials required, Strengths based, building on existing family routines, Tailored to each child’s age, from birth to Grade 12."

Cost

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Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Pre-K
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Individual

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• No

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

According to the results of one randomized controlled trial on ParentPowered Core (formerly Ready4K), preschool students experienced a significant increase in early literacy skills. Additionally, a significant increase in parent involvement was reported.

Study Citations

York, B. N., Loeb, S., & Doss, C. (2018). One Step at a Time: The Effects of an Early Literacy Text Messaging Program for Parents of Preschoolers. Journal of Human Resources, 0517–8756R. doi:10.3368/jhr.54.3.0517-8756r 

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Promising practice