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Welcome Back! Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Seamless Readable English Classroom Launch

Written by Anna Boyle | Aug 20, 2025

The new school year is a moment brimming with excitement—and a fair share of pre-class jitters. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or literacy specialist, getting your Readable English classroom ready should propel success, not cause stress. That’s why our Class Set Up Checklist has you covered.

Here’s your roadmap to a confident Readable English launch:

 

1. Roster Readiness: Start Strong

  • Update your student roster early.

  • Schools using Clever? Reach out to your tech team if anything seems off.

  • Roster manually? Visit our Support tab to keep things running smoothly.

  • All powered up and smiling? Great! You’re ready for the next step.
     

2. Tech-Check: Gear Up for Success

Ensure both you and your students are tech-ready:

  • Use a device that can connect to and project onto your main screen.

  • Have students install the Readable Web Chrome extension.

  • Don’t forget headsets with built-in microphones for accurate ORF (Oral Reading Fluency) monitoring.

  • Need help? Our Tech Specs guide is just a click away.

 

3. Classroom Setup: Activate Your Learning Stations

Set the stage for dynamic learning:

  • Create interactive zones: Games Station, Worksheet Station, and Assessment Station.

  • Reserve a quiet area dedicated to ORF recordings.

  • Curious about layout best practices? Connect with friendly support team or drop into one of our webinars or office hours.

 

4. Teaching Materials: Everything in Place

Build your toolkit:

  • Familiarize yourself with materials for Breaking the Code: choose between teacher-led slides or independent student lessons.

  • Download and print classroom posters, labels, and glyph cards from the Teaching Resources page.

  • For students without device access, printable versions of worksheets and games are available.

Why This Matters Now

Getting everything in place at the start of the school year transforms first-day butterflies into reading confidence. With classroom tech functioning, materials at hand, and spaces primed for learning, you ensure every student jumps in—excited, engaged, and ready to decode fluently.

 

Bonus Tips for an Even Smoother Start

  • Schedule a trial session before the first class to double-check device readiness and browser installations.

  • Use station rotation to keep students moving and engaged while you support readers one-on-one.

  • Hang up glyph posters and labels—visual reminders of Readable English learning tools go a long way.
 

Need Support or Inspiration? 

  • Be sure to check out the Implementation Infographics page for visual guides on Benchmarking & Progress Monitoring, Teacher-Led and Student-Led models, and Understanding the Data.

  • Explore the Help Center for articles on Benchmarking, ORF, Conversion Tools, and more. 

  • Visit the Resource & Product Enablement Library for research-backed materials, guides, and classroom-ready assets.

 

By following the Class Set Up Checklist, you’re not just prepping a classroom—you’re laying the foundation for confident, independent readers. When everything aligns—from roster to resources—your students are primed to meet Readable English strategies with enthusiasm and clarity.