Paul EdelblutVice President, Education Solutions

July 2014

Synchronized Text, the Human Voice and a new Ally:

Learning Ally is Changing the Way Students and Teachers Approach Accessible Books

Over 80,000 audiobooks to help support academic successThe world’s largest audio textbook library

Practical, Results-Oriented Professional Development

Who we areWho we were

A short story about Jackie…RRe

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Basic Literacy Is CriticalR

Tools – Assistive Technology

Everyone Uses Tools to do things they normally cannot do

Differentiated Instruction Different Routes- Same Outcomes

How Many Words do Students Need to Know in Order to Keep Pace with

Objectives?

96% of spoken language is made up of 4,000 words

To read written text, you need a vocabulary of 1 million words

Audiobooks let Jackie read the stories she wants, not just what she can decode

From “The Best Seat in Second Grade” From “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone”

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SUCCESS

Jackie becomes a better reader with audiobooks

• Supports MSL Intervention

• Helps Build Fluency Skills

• Supports Vocabulary Development

Learning Ally audiobook with VOICE text

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Seeing HearingSeeingAlone+ >

And they help her become a better learnerTraditional Print

Audiobooks

• Faster

• Less Effort

• Levels the Playing Field

Learning Ally-An Agile Enterprise

Book Limits and Content– Unlimited Downloads– Continued focus on core curriculum with human voice– Complete student “backpack”

Playback Software– iOS– Android– PC– MAC

Devices– iPod, iPad, iPhone, – PC, – MAC, – Android– Specialized DAISY Players including Victor Stream, Plextalk

Pocket

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The Largest Textbook Digital Audio Library

Largest library of accessible core educational materials, with more than 80,000 digitally recorded titles

• Textbook for K-12 and college/graduate levels

• Only fully accessible content provider for STEM books

• Adds 6,000 plus new titles each year

• Produced against adoption lists andlocal curriculum lists to support districts and states

• “Expert readers” don’t just read, they convey knowledge

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A “Hands On” Understanding of What Our Human Readers Do

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River Effect

See-Saw Effect

Swirl Effect

Ex 2 A right triangle has base x and height y . If the area of the triangle is 5 square inches, express the perimeter of the triangle as a function of x.

Solve 1. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, we know that

2. Since , and .

3. Substituting back gives

Blindness

But What Is Needed in The Student’s Backpack?

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Subject Title Author/PublisherReading Journeys Level 3.1 Houghton-Mifflin Y Y N

Fiction

Diary of a wimpy kid Jeff Kinney Y Y Y*Charlotte's Web E.B. White Y N Y*A Crazy Day with Cobras Mary Pope Osborne Y N Y*The Maze of Bones Rick Riordan Y Y Y*

Language Arts

English Houghton-Mifflin Y Y NSpelling and Vocabulary Words for Readers and Writers Houghton-Mifflin Y Y N

MathMath Expressions Volume 1 Karen Fuson Y N NMath Expressions Volume 2 Karen Fuson Y N N

Social StudiesOur Communities Harcourt Y Y NWorld Communities Harcourt Y N N

Science

Science Life Science Unit A (How Living Things Function) through Unit F (Energy and Change) Houghton-Mifflin Y N N

Health Harcourt Health and Fitness Lisa Bunting Y Y N

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Y* - Similar version availableData collected Summer 2013. Expect all services to add books throughout the year.

3rd Grade Book List3rd Grade

8th Grade

1st Year College

Vocational School

Graduate School

How Do the Catalogs Compare From Grade to Grade?

How Do the Catalogs Compare From Grade to Grade?

Subject Title Author/PublisherReading To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Y Y N

Fiction

The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald Y Y Y*The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger Y N Y*Lord of the Flies William Golding Y Y Y*Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck Y N Y*1984 George Orwell Y N Y*

Foreign Language

Invitation to Languages Exploratory Program Conrad Schmitt Y N N

Math

Math Triumphs: Geometry and Measurement (Book 2)

Mcmillan/McGraw-Hill Y Y N

Algebra 1 Glencoe Y N N

HistoryThe American Journey Joyce Appleby Y Y NWorld History Jackson Spielvogel Y Y N

Science Integrated Science Course 1 Glencoe Y Y NHealth Food, Nutrition and Wellness Roberta Larson Duff Y Y N

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Y* - Similar version available

3rd Grade Book List3rd Grade

8th Grade

1st Year College

Vocational School

Graduate School

Subject Title Author/Publisher

General Selection of 1st Year Course

Sociology John J. Macionis Y N NIntroduction to Psychology Dennis Coon Y N NThe Norton Anthology of American Literature (vols A& B)

Nina Baym; Robert S. Levine Y N N

Introductory Chemistry Nivaldo J. Tro Y N NHuman Biology Sylvia S. Mader Y N NComputer Science Glenn Brookshear Y N NIntroductory Statistics Prem S. Mann Y N NPrinciples of Economics N. Gregory Mankiw Y N NCollege Writing Skills with Readings John Langan Y N NWestern Civilization (complete Volumes 1 and 2) Jackson J. Spielvogel Y N N

Cultural AnthropologyGary Ferraro; Susan Andreatta Y N N

Business Essentials Ronald J. Ebert Y N N

Janson's History of ArtPenelope J. E. Davies; Walter B. Denny… Y N N

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3rd Grade Book List3rd Grade

8th Grade

1st Year College

Vocational School

Graduate School

Y* - Similar version available

How Do the Catalogs Compare From Grade to Grade?

Subject Title Author/Publisher

Automotive

Classroom Manual for Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems Don Knowles Y N NAutomotive Engines: Diagnosis Repair Rebuilding Tim Gilles Y N N

Heating/AC

Fundamentals of HVAC/R David Skaves Y N NElectricity for Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Russell E. Smith Y N N

Carpentry

Wood Technology and Processes McGraw-Hill-Glencoe Staff Y N NModern carpentry essential skills for the building trades Willis H. Wagner Y Y N

PlumbingModern Plumbing E. Keith Blankenbaker Y N NWelding David Hoffman Y N N

Electrical/Machining

Residential Construction Academy Electrical Principles Stephen L. Herman Y N NResidential Construction Academy Basic Principles for Construction Mark W. Huth Y N NTechnology of Machine Tools Steve F. Krar Y N * N

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N* - Previous Edition Available

3rd Grade Book List3rd Grade

8th Grade

1st Year College

Vocational School

Graduate School

How Do the Catalogs Compare From Grade to Grade?

Subject Title Author/Publisher

Science

Principles of Biochemistry Albert Lehninger Y N NGenetics : From Genes to Genomes Leland Hartwell Y N NAlcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology Jeffrey Pommerville Y N N

Engineering

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Vol. 2 Raymond A. Serway Y N NStructural Analysis Russell C. Hibbeler Y N NMaterials and Processes in Manufacturing E. Paul DeGarmo Y N NVector Mechanics for Engineers Ferdinand Pierre Beer Y N N

Computer Science

A Guide to Service Desk Concepts: Service Desk and the IT Infrastructure Library Donna Knapp Y N NC++ Programming: Program Design Including Data Structures D. S. Malik Y N NData Voice and Video Cabling Jim Hayes Y N* N

Medicine

Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking Lynn S. Bickley Y N NPathophysiology Lee-Ellen C. Copstead Y N NThe Language of Medicine Davi-Ellen Chabner Y N* N

Law

The Legal Environment Today Roger LeRoy Miller Y N NComprehensive Criminal Procedure Ronald Jay Allen Y N NAmerican Constitutional Law. Volumes I/II Otis H Stephens Jr Y N N

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N* - Previous Edition Available

3rd Grade Book List3rd Grade

8th Grade

1st Year College

Vocational School

Graduate School

How Do the Catalogs Compare From Grade to Grade?

Professional Development

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Teacher Modules-Effective Instruction for All Students

-Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

-Teaming for Solutions to Student Needs -Dyslexia Awareness

Online or On-site, interactive sessionsWebinars 1hr in duration with 20 min

interactivityIn class session 6-7hrsWalk-away strategies for participantsFocus on Gen Ed teachers and

administrators

Parent Module Helping Your Child in the Educational Setting Dyslexia Awareness for Parents

OUTCOMES

• Analysis: The analysis plan evaluated the overall distribution of Active LA member and non-LA member schools based on Z-Score

• The grand mean and standard deviation of the raw AYP results for specific grade levels within a state were calculated, based on DOE datasets. Standard Z-scores for each school were calculated based on the statewide mean

• Assuming a normal distribution, a cut-off Z-score of +0.4 was identified to represent the cut-off for the top 35% of schools

• The number of active LA schools that exceeded this Z-school was counted and compared to the overall number of active LA schools

• The number of non-LA schools (including inactive schools) that exceeded this Z-score was also counted and compared to the overall number of non-LA schools

• The rates of “top 35%” involvement were compared, and overall data was charted, to understand potential impact of LA programs and services.

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2010 – AYP Results on Reading/English

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In 2010, schools with active Learning Ally memberships appeared more frequently in the “top 35%” in 13 out of 13 state/grade-level intersections

* Includes LA schools with no utilization

PA - 8th grade

PA - 11th grade

TX - 8th grade

TX - 9th grade

IN - 8th grade

NJ - 8th grade

NJ - 11th grade

VA - 8th grade

VA - EOC (11th)

IL - 8th grade

IL - 11th grade

MA - 8th grade

MA - 10th grade

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percentage of Schools with AYP Z-score >=0.4 Cutoff

LA member schools with active membership Non-member schools*

States are arranged from the states with the highest to lowest proportion of schools meeting AYP based on 2011.

2011 – AYP Results on Reading/English

CONFIDENTIAL Copyright © Learning Ally, 2013

In 2011, schools with active Learning Ally memberships appeared more frequently in the “top 35%” in 13 out of 13 state/grade-level intersections

* Includes LA schools with no utilization

PA - 8th grade

PA - 11th grade

TX - 8th grade

TX - 9th grade

IN - 8th grade

NJ - 8th grade

NJ - 11th grade

VA - 8th grade

VA - EOC (11th)

IL - 8th grade

IL - 11th grade

MA - 8th grade

MA - 10th grade

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percentage of Schools with AYP Z-score >=0.4 Cutoff

LA member schools with active membership Non-member schools*

States are arranged from the states with the highest to lowest proportion of schools meeting AYP based on 2011.

PA - 8th grade

PA - 11th grade

TX - 8th grade

TX - 9th grade

IN - 8th grade

NJ - 8th grade

NJ - 11th grade

VA - 8th grade

VA - EOC (11th)

IL - 8th grade

IL - 11th grade

MA - 8th grade

MA - 10th grade

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percentage of Schools with AYP Z-score >=0.4 Cutoff

LA member schools with active membership Non-member schools*

2010 – AYP Results on Math

CONFIDENTIAL Copyright © Learning Ally, 2013

In 2010, schools with active Learning Ally memberships appeared more frequently in the “top 35%” in 13 out of 13 state/grade-level intersections

* Includes LA schools with no utilization

States are arranged from the states with the highest to lowest proportion of schools meeting AYP based on 2011.

2011 – AYP Results on Math

CONFIDENTIAL Copyright © Learning Ally, 2013

In 2011, schools with active Learning Ally memberships appeared more frequently in the “top 35%” in 12 out of 13 state/grade-level intersections

* Includes LA schools with no utilization

PA - 8th grade

PA - 11th grade

TX - 8th grade

TX - 9th grade

IN - 8th grade

NJ - 8th grade

NJ - 11th grade

VA - 8th grade

VA - EOC (11th)

IL - 8th grade

IL - 11th grade

MA - 8th grade

MA - 10th grade

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percentage of Schools with AYP Z-score >=0.4 Cutoff

LA member schools with active membership Non-member schools*

States are arranged from the states with the highest to lowest proportion of schools meeting AYP based on 2011.

Please contact us for more information…

Paul EdelblutVice President, Education SolutionsOffice: 609.243.7053Mobile: 267.991.4435pEdelblut@LearningAlly.org

Street Address: Learning Ally | 20 Roszel Road | Princeton, NJ 08540

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