Open Court Reading: Decades of Confident Readers, Powered by Research

Grounded in decades of literacy research and a proven history of efficacy in the classroom, SRA Open Court Reading has been building strong readers, writers, and thinkers for more than 60 years.

Underpinned by findings from learning theory and cognitive science—also known as the Science of Reading—and proven to achieve reading gains in a diverse range of readers from beginning to fluent, Open Court Reading is research-validated as well as research-based. A carefully crafted instructional plan and a purposeful progression of skills empower teachers and help make research actionable. By recognizing foundational skills as critical building blocks, Open Court Reading prepares students for a lifetime of literacy and learning.

See the proof. Read what the Science of Reading tells us, then see how Open Court Reading makes the research actionable.

Components for Open Court Reading

Core Reading Curriculum Book Covers Core Reading Curriculum Book Covers Core Reading Curriculum Book Covers Core Reading Curriculum Book Covers

Comprehensive Curriculum
K–5

Foundational Skills Kit box Foundational Skills Kit box Foundational Skills Kit box Foundational Skills Kit box

Foundational Skills Kits
K–3

Word Analysis Kit box Word Analysis Kit box Word Analysis Kit box Word Analysis Kit box

Word Analysis Kits
4–5

EL Development Kit box EL Development Kit box EL Development Kit box EL Development Kit box

EL Development Kits
K–5