Specifications include, but are not limited to: instructional technology platform focused on closing literacy gaps for students in Birth - 12th Grade in English and Spanish. The platform must include the following components: 24 hour access to the program without the requirement of wi-fi 100% English & Spanish support with the ability to toggle between both languages Provides all schools, families, and educational partners throughout the city of DeSoto complete access to the program Supports early learners between the ages of 0-3 & PK-3rd Supports dual language development Develops all areas of literacy, including writing and critical thinking skills. Uses data to track student success and develop personalized learning Provides a balanced literacy system that focuses on: Phonics Phonemic Awareness Vocabulary Comprehension Fluency Print Concepts & Grammar Writing
