Intervention
For students in kindergarten to 4th grade, our Intervention Programs bring certified, experienced teachers to work in small groups with children who perform below grade level in reading or math. For our youngest learners, Better Basics brings certified teachers to childcare centers to build foundational academic skills that promote kindergarten readiness. Using evidence‑based curricula aligned with Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development (ASELD) standards, students receive critical support during each program’s scheduled sessions.
Our intervention programs
Robust, research-based, effective
Reading Intervention
Reading Intervention provides small-group, data-driven instruction that helps elementary students strengthen foundational literacy skills and make measurable growth in just 20 weeks. Certified teachers deliver engaging, research-based lessons aligned to the Alabama State Department of Education Academic Standards.
The 2025-26 cohort of students grew an average 1 year and 6 months in reading skills during the 20-week program.
Math Intervention
Math Intervention provides small-group instruction in core math concepts fully aligned with the Alabama Department Education Academic Standards. Students meet with certified teachers three times per week for 20 weeks during the school day.
The 2025-26 cohort of students grew increased mastery of critical math skills by 70% during the 20-week program.
Ready to Rise
Ready to Rise prepares rising kindergarteners for school success through engaging, hands-on lessons, building early literacy, science, and math skills. Better Basics’ highly trained teachers deliver lessons aligned with Alabama First Class Pre‑K standards for 12 weeks at partner childcare centers at no cost to the families or centers.
The 2025-26 cohort of students showed a 65% increase in overall kindergarten readiness.