Share Paper: UPSTART: A Home Based Solution for School Readiness

  1. Haya Shamir, Waterford Research Institute, United States
  2. Claudia Miner, Waterford Research Institute, United States
  3. Ann Izzo, Waterford Research Institute, United States

Abstract: UPSTART is an in-home preschool program that uses Waterford’s software to provide preschool-age children with an individualized reading, math, and science curriculum with a focus on reading instruction. With a research-based early learning curriculum and a unique User Support team, UPSTART forms a partnership with parents to ensure their children obtain the education necessary to start them on the path to success in school. To participate in the program, parents/caregivers must commit that their children will use the program 15 minutes a day, five days a week. To date, at the conclusion of the program year, children who have met ...