Free Reading App for Osceola County Children

Osceola Reads with Footsteps2Brilliance is an award-winning app created by educators to give your preschool through 2nd grade child a head start toward school success. Our comprehensive and engaging program will accelerate vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, creativity, and improve their multiple-choice test taking skills. This FREE mobile app is available for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), Android, NOOK Tablets, Kindle Fire HD, and computers.

WHY WE NEED THIS PROGRAM…

In Osceola County 70% of children live in low-income households.

Children from low-income families hear 30 million fewer words before the age of three.

Only 13% of students entering kindergarten passed school readiness assessments in August 2015.

Only 53% percent of third grade students read on grade-level.

So far, less than 34% of eligible families are using the mobile reading app, Footsteps2Brilliance.

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Osceola Reads

The School District of Osceola County, Florida and the Education Foundation of Osceola County joined forces with City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, and Osceola County Board of County Commissioners to launch Osceola Reads, a five-year reading initiative aimed at increasing children’s literacy rates county-wide. Aiming to reach young minds before they start kindergarten, and continuing to develop with them, Osceola Reads with Footsteps2Brilliance® ensures that local children have the tools necessary to learn to read. Currently only 13% of children in Osceola County are academically prepared for the first day of elementary school. Footsteps2Brilliance® is a transformative pre-K through 2nd grade literacy solution that utilizes mobile technology. Its innovative Mobile Technology Platform allows comprehensive literacy apps to be accessed online or offline from any mobile device or traditional computer. The interactive app digitally links home, school, and the community. Every child in Osceola County has access to this tool. Osceola Reads formally rolled out in February 2016. However, Osceola County parents whose children do not currently attend public school can sign up at www.OsceolaReads.com. For the latest information, parents can follow the initiative on social media on Twitter at @OsceolaReads and at @OsceolaReads on Instagram.

Osceola Reads

Does your child want to be the President of the United States when they grow up? Check out how important reading was to these past Presidents and let your kids know that reading is key to a bright future. 🌟🤓

Reading like a president with Osceola Reads - Osceola Reads

Check out how keeping up with your reading with Osceola Reads as a kid could mean becoming the President of the United States when you grow up.

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"Happy Valentine's to our favorite little readers from your family at Osceola Reads! Tell your kiddos this joke today when getting them ready for school!
Q: What did the rabbit say to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day?
A: Somebunny loves you! 🐇❤ "