Valley View School District Adopts Online Reading Program to Boost Student Literacy

Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)—Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education to support efforts to improve student literacy in grades 6-8 this year. An edtech leader, Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 solutions trusted by teachers and students around the world. 

VVSD is located in Will County, Illinois, southwest of the City of Chicago, and serves the communities of Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and portions of Plainfield, Lockport, and Downers Grove. VVSD serves the educational needs of approximately 15,500 students in 21 educational facilities, and is one of Will County’s largest employers, with more than 2400 full time employees. 

To support improved student literacy and to meet the goals of the district’s strategic plan, school leaders at VVSD sought a classroom-tested, adaptive, online reading program that would support students’ continued growth in literacy through personalized instruction and intervention. Following a careful review of available resources, the district selected DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education. 

DreamBox Reading Plus is independently proven to accelerate student achievement. It focuses on vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency development, and includes a reliable assessment that can be used as a screener, placement test, and measure of growth. As an intervention and instruction program, DreamBox Reading Plus adapts automatically to each student’s changing needs, ensuring individualized learning paths leading toward reading proficiency. The program includes an extensive library of engaging texts, rigorous comprehension tasks, evidence-based writing in a built-in portal, a patented Guided Window for fluency development, a variety of scaffolds, and numerous materials for teacher-led instruction. DreamBox Reading Plus is the only reading solution that addresses silent reading fluency and measures motivation, helping students become proficient, lifelong readers.  

“The mission of Valley View School District is to empower every learner to be college, career, and life ready and to develop, grow, and achieve as productive citizens,” said Director of 6-12 Literacy & Social Science Kara Jennings. “Integrating DreamBox Reading Plus into instruction advances our district’s mission by enhancing student literacy. We are committed to equitable structures and practices that ensure differentiated support for all learners, and DreamBox Reading Plus plays a vital role in achieving that goal.”  

All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration. 

“Discovery Education is excited to support Valley View School District’s efforts to improve student literacy,” said Discovery Education Partnerships Manager Eric Vance. “Superintendent Keith Wood, Director of 6-12 Literacy & Social Science Kara Jennings, and the rest of the talented team at VVSD have charted an innovative new path to student success, and we are proud to be a part of their work.” 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.    

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