First Step Coach vs Early Learning Library

This app is designed to train school staff to administer the First Step Next intervention. First Step Next is an early intervention program designed to divert young children with challenging behaviors from a path leading to adjustment problems; school failure and dropout; rejection by teachers, peers, and ultimately, caregivers; juvenile delinquency in adolescence; and in some cases, gang membership and interpersonal violence. First Step Next is a collaborative home and school intervention program for preschool – third grade that recruits parents as partners with the school in teaching the at-risk child a behavior pattern contributing to school success and the development of friendships. In this new online training program, users will go through 4 online modules and video record a short roleplay of working with the focus student.

Introducing our teacher-directed read-aloud digital library, designed to boost parent-child reading hours, enhance early English language literacy, and improve school readiness. Our app employs age-appropriate texts, read-aloud features, and evidence-based strategies to nurture early language and literacy development. Within our library, you'll find "just right" narrated and illustrated ebooks—featuring audio narration and static pictures, free from distractions like ads or animations. We prioritize an authentic, distraction-free reading experience. Each book includes a "Read To Me" mode, with human expressive narration and word highlighting, fostering engaging learning moments. Dialogic prompts encourage parent-child conversations, bolstering language skills. Plus, interactive learning games after each book enhance phonological awareness, academic vocabulary, and STEM concepts. Our platform connects teachers and parents to a vast array of read-aloud stories. Teachers can access lesson plans, assign home readings, and monitor progress effortlessly, while kids enjoy the freedom to choose their reads. The app simplifies home-based reading with a one-click 'Assign/Suggest' feature, empowering teachers to guide parents and children seamlessly. Track consistency, continuity, and increased reading time with ease—both teachers and parents can monitor progress. Regular assessments in the classroom gauge literacy skills, phonological awareness, and vocabulary growth with enhanced usage at home. Our app is designed with children in mind, ensuring a user-friendly experience that fosters a love for reading and learning.