Aligned with Science of Reading research, Benchmark Advance and Adelante are core
language arts programs that provide a cohesive structure for the development of literacy
skills and content knowledge.
Build Knowledge, vocabulary and perspectives over time
Our structured literacy programs are standards-aligned and informed by the latest
research into the science of reading. They feature vertically aligned units that
empower students to engage deeply with a topic to build skills
within and across grades. Topics are knowledge-based, expanding both general and
academic vocabulary in support of reading, writing, and constructive conversation.
Explicit Phonics Lessons
Teach foundational literacy skills through explicit, systematic
instruction
Spiraled mini-lessons integrate new and previously learned skills using topic-based
unit texts and resources. Language foundations are reinforced through explicit
phonics and word study instruction that is linked to authentic
reading and writing practice, with reading and writing independence achieved through
gradual release of responsibility from whole-group to small-group/independent time.
The bulk of the time in any given phonics lesson should be devoted
to applying the skill to real reading and writing situations.
Wiley Blevins, Ed.M., Program Consultant
Access and Equity
Reach the needs of each learner and ensure cultural inclusivity
Programs feature culturally responsive instruction and equitable resources,
engendering a sense of community through reflective dialogue as they expand
knowledge. Diverse authors and illustrators share authentic stories that
reflect students’ own experiences and broaden their perspectives. Accessibility
tools, multi-modal learning opportunities, embedded differentiation, and targeted
intervention scaffold instruction.
Benchmark Advance and Adelante authors
and consultants are pedagogical leaders,
instructional innovators, and teaching
veterans. Their expertise is grounded in
real-world classroom practice.
123 Andrés, Andrés Salguero and
Christina Sanabria
Allison Briceño, Ed.D.
Michael Priestley, M.A.
Yanitzia Canetti, Ed.D.
René Boyer, Ed.D.
Sandra Ceja, M.A.
Andres pi Andreu, B.A.
Linda Hoyt, M.A.
Wiley Blevins, Ed.M.
Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes,
M.A.
Jeff Zwiers, Ed.D.
Patty McGee, M.Ed.
Adria Klein, Ph.D.
Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
Janet Williams, Ed.D.
Jorge Cuevas Antillón,
M.Ed.
123 Andrés, Andrés Salguero and
Christina Sanabria
Allison Briceño, Ed.D.
Michael Priestley, M.A.
Yanitzia Canetti, Ed.D.
René Boyer, Ed.D.
Sandra Ceja, M.A.
Andres pi Andreu, B.A.
Linda Hoyt, M.A.
Benchmark Advance encourages students to be active learners and
collaborators. Students spiral through comprehension skills and
strategies to
prepare for high stakes testing and lifelong learning.
Kimberly Bassett, 4th Grade Educator, Plymouth Community School
Corporation
Award-Winning Digital Platform
All print components, plus exclusive digital-only
components, are accessible
through the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Platform.
LTI Advantage Certified • Integrates with Your LMS
Rostering through ClassLink, Clever, Microsoft, and More • Google Single
Sign-On • Google Classroom Integration
eBooks
All texts are available as interactive eBooks with audio,
live
annotation, and zoom features
Teachers can customize and assign e-books and students can save and share
their
annotations and reviews within the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Platform.
ePocket Chart
An interactive version of a time-tested tool, with
preloaded and
customizable cards, plus drag-and-drop functionality
Support foundational skills lessons with easy-to-use ePocket Charts that can
be
presented in class, shared among teachers, assigned to students, and saved
for
future use.
Videos
Unit Openers, Foundational Skills Clips, and
Social-Emotional Music
Videos make learning fun!
Engage students with videos that introduce units, make phonics fun, support
writing,
and develop social-emotional skills tied to unit topics.
Standards-Based Reporting
Powerful data for teachers and administrators provides a
pathway for
student success.
Monitor progress, identify growth opportunities, and inform instructional
next steps
with a variety of assessments and robust reports.
Biliteracy
Equitable and parallel programs support the pillars of Dual Language
Education.
Craft the perfect program for your classroom, with
models based on best practices
Biliteracy guides, instructional support, and customized
professional development help educators confidently and
effectively teach Spanish and English.
When planning for biliteracy, we consider how instruction in one
language builds on concepts learned in the other language. We
promote metalinguistic skills and leverage student’s bilingualism
by strategically incorporating cross-linguistic strategies.
Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes, M.A., Program Author
Benefit from Engaging Professional Development
Join our community of dynamic authors, educators, and experts!
The quality of PD consultants used by Benchmark Education is
unsurpassed.
They are knowledgeable about best practices and product, yet they
adapt to the
individual needs of the district as well as the schools within the
district
Pam Hautot, Elementary Literacy Support, Lafayette Parish School System,
LA
Implementation I
Overview of resources
Comprehensive program training
On-Demand program training modules available 24/7
Implementation II
Follow-up review to enhance program understanding
Research, methodologies, and best practices to support the program
On-Demand program training modules available 24/7
Transformative ideas from education’s thought leaders are captured in
stimulating
multimedia courses, novice through advanced. Class topics cover critical
subject
matter—the Science of Reading, use of assessment to drive instruction,
writing process, close reading, and teaching agency and independence, to
name just a
few, with trending topics receiving special ongoing attention.
Reviewer
Resources
Learn how Benchmark Advance and Adelante
programs are purposefully structured and
effectively implemented to help every student
succeed.
Explore the Benchmark Advance curriculum, components, and authors.
Benchmark Advance
Phonics Brochure
See the program’s explicit, systematic phonics and word study instruction,
designed with Wiley Blevins.
Benchmark Adelante
Program Guide
Learn about Benchmark Adelante curriculum, components, authors, and language
and resource allocation.
Professional
Development Brochure
Explore the powerful training and support from Benchmark Education’s expert
team.
Benchmark Advance Writing Brochure
Understand how writing connects to reading as students engage in writing to texts and self-selected writing across text types.
Benchmark Advance Assessment Guide
View the comprehensive assessments and reports that help monitor progress and inform instruction.
Research
Research
Foundations
Unravel the research
behind the Benchmark
Advance and Adelante
programs to understand
the expected outcomes of
effective implementation.
Efficacy Report
See how the growth in
proficiency for students
using Benchmark
Advance and Adelante is
two and a half times as
large as the growth in
proficiency for students in
districts using other
programs.
ESSA Evidence
View Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Evidence Levels, plus
details and comments, on
eight studies where
Benchmark Advance and
Adelante programs were
used.
Structured Literacy
Explore how Benchmark Advance aligns to the key tenets of structured
literacy, including criteria from the IDA (International Dyslexia
Association).
Ready to Advance for PreK
Print + Digital | English & Spanish
New for 2022! Blend social-emotional development with
academic learning through thematic units with interconnected topics
that build knowledge and early literacy.
Ready to Advance and Listos y adelante for PreK seamlessly lead into
Benchmark Advance and Adelante for Kindergarten.
See the connection here.
Ready to Advance embodies everything I learned as both an author
and practitioner. The program is well-designed and research-based,
effectively meeting the needs of each child as they prepare for
Kindergarten and beyond.