Personalized Instruction

All students in grades K-8 can access Boost Reading (K-2) and/or i-Ready Personalized Instruction (grades 3-5) in and outside of school (at home, during after school programs, when absent or on vacation).

Both programs provide each student with a unique sequence of online math and/or reading lessons to address their specific needs, based on their diagnostic data. 

  • Both programs are proven to significantly improve academic outcomes when students meet their minimum weekly minutes. 
  • The impact of the program is significantly reduced when students do not use it consistently.
  • In addition, we do not recommended that students significantly exceed their weekly minutes. 
  • Students who do not have access to home-technology can receive a loaner Chromebook for the year. Reach out to your school's family liaison for details and support.

Recommended (Out-Of-School) Weekly Minutes

  • Grades K-2 (Boost Reading):  45 mins. each week (15 mins. / day x 3)
  • Grades 3-5  (Either Program): 45-60 mins. weekly (~20 mins./day x 3)
  • Grades 6-8  (i-Ready): 80 mins. each week (20 mins. / day x 4)
  • Grades 9-12  (i-Ready): 80 mins. each week (20 mins. / day x 4)

Create a Home Schedule That Works For You!
Developing a consistent schedule for program usage is highly recommended.

Home Schedule

Curriculum & Instruction

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Contact Us


135 Berkshire Street 
Cambridge, MA 02141
617.349.7762
Fax: 617.349.6517

Emily Bryan, English Language Arts/Literacy Department Director
Allice Wong TuckerDistrict Instructional Lead Teacher: Literacy, Preschool - Grade 2
Maria MarroquinDistrict Instructional Lead: ELA/Math, Preschool - Grade 2

Katherine Simpson, District Instructional Lead: Literacy, Grades 3 - 5
Katie GribbenDistrict Instructional Lead: Literacy, Grades 6-8+ Transitions
Jennifer Hamilton, Dean of Curriculum & Program, English (Learning Community C) CRLS
Kelley Leary, ELA & Math Clerk

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