American Reading Company

American Reading Company, located at 480 Norristown Road in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is a leading institution that sets the standard for high-quality K-12 curriculum. Their mission is to ensure that every child in America is reading and writing on or above grade level. Grounded in the science of reading, ARC Core meets the English and Spanish literacy needs of all students in any learning environment.

With powerful dashboards and reports, ARC assesses student performance in real time at the classroom, school, and district levels, allowing schools to use equity-driven data to transform instruction and outcomes. The institution offers programs such as the 100 Book Challenge, the IRLA formative assessment for reading, and intervention resources for students who need additional support.

ARC Core provides explicit and systematic instruction in foundational reading skills, as well as content-rich texts and daily writing to support learning. The institution also offers ARC Core en español for grades K-5, as well as the ENIL developmental reading taxonomy for students. With a database of 150,000 titles in both English and Spanish, ARC provides resources for both elementary and secondary students in need of intervention or small-group instruction.

Students using ARC Core build knowledge across four units throughout the school year, delving deeply into various topics and disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes writing every day in multiple forms, including on-demand writing and extended research-based pieces. ARC Core has earned recognition for its effectiveness in building knowledge and improving literacy skills.

Backed by research, independent state reviews, and implementation results across the country, ARC Core is a Level 1 program demonstrating "Strong Evidence" of efficacy. The institution offers ongoing webinars and opportunities to engage with literacy pioneers and thought leaders.