L. Foley
Special Education Teacher
Used Lexia Reading Skills Software daily for 0-3 months
Jun 2025
Lexia PowerUp has proven to be a highly effective, student-centred literacy intervention. It delivers measurable progress, engages even reluctant readers, and provides excellent real-time data to guide teaching. The programme is easy to implement, supports diverse learner needs, and has had a noticeable impact on confidence, skill development, and overall literacy attainment in a short space of time. It’s an invaluable tool for any educator supporting post-primary students with reading difficulties.
L. Foley found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Reduces attainment gap“Students made measurable gains in multiple strands of the programme (e.g., Word Study, Grammar, Comprehension) within a short timeframe of less than one month. Each student showed progress in specific skill areas directly aligned with their individual literacy profiles (e.g. phonological awareness, vocabulary, sentence structure). Students are working below age-level expectations, and the tailored support provided by Lexia appears to be narrowing the gap by building foundational skills and improving reading confidence. The use of consistent progress tracking and personalised pathways indicates the programme is targeting the exact skills needed to close literacy gaps.”
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data“The reports offer visual tracking of progress over time and highlight when students are struggling or excelling, supporting early intervention and personalised planning. The data is easily exportable and suitable for use in Support Plans and Reviews.”
- Improves attainment“In just a few weeks, students made tangible gains in core literacy areas, such as phonological decoding, grammar, and reading comprehension. One student moved up multiple units in Word Study, while another progressed from struggling with basic sentence structure to applying grammar rules with greater accuracy. The structured, adaptive nature of Lexia ensures that progress is both meaningful and measurable.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“The programme significantly enhanced the efficiency of my literacy support sessions. While students worked independently through their personalised pathways, I was able to provide targeted support to individuals without interrupting the learning of others. The built-in progress tracking reduced the need for separate assessments and planning, allowing me to make real-time instructional decisions. This level of automation and insight has made it easier to manage mixed-ability groups effectively and maximise the impact of each session.”
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