Free, Grant-Funded
Reading Acceleration Pilot for Struggling Readers
Patented phoneme-level support that adapts to each reader. Structured literacy instruction with clear insights and personalized reading instruction.
Patented Technology | NSF Backed | Award Winning | Built on 20+ Years of Research
Limited to 7 school partners. Application deadline December 5.
Backed by leading research institutions and national education programs
What the 2026 LUCA Reading Acceleration Pilot Includes
LUCA is an AI-powered reading specialist that listens at the phoneme level, generates skill-aligned stories and lessons, and turns every reading session into an engaging reading experience. During the Reading Acceleration Pilot, educators receive clear dashboards, teacher support, and intervention insights designed to accelerate growth for struggling and dyslexic readers without requiring additional assessments or lesson generation by teachers.
What Your School Receives
Full access to LUCA for 16 weeks with personalized phoneme-level practice
Skill-aligned StoryGen and Lessons personalized for each student
Structured literacy support grounded in evidence-based practices
Personalized reading pathways based on real-time performance
Actionable intervention insights to support targeted instruction
What Your Team Will Do
Identify participating students for the pilot cohort
Ensure students use LUCA for minimum of 60 minutes per week
Monitor dashboards and review insights as needed
Participate in onboarding and bi-weekly check-ins
Provide feedback on clarity, features and student experience
Why Schools Trust
In their own words from our first pilot classrooms
Instructional Quality
“It is obvious the designers understand the phonics at play. Students can work independently while staying truly phonics-based.”
— Mayah, 4th Grade Teacher
Provident Charter School
Data Clarity & Workflow
“LUCA gives us data we have never had before. It strengthens reporting, improves parent communication, and provides insights that reduce our teacher workload.”
— Maria Pauliselli, President
Provident Charter School
Progress & Acceleration
“We can quickly tell when students have mastered a cycle and are ready to move on. This has been especially helpful for our lower-performing students.”
— Alison, 5th Grade Teacher
Provident Charter School
Strong Engagement, High Accuracy, and Consistent Growth Across 50 Students
Engagement and Usage
2,150 stories read
99% completion rate
100% active students
These levels reflect high adoption and sustained engagement.
Skill Development
294k GPP Read
78% GP accuracy
173 GPP mastered by students
High GP volume and accuracy demonstrate meaningful mastery
Progress Monitoring
300+ hrs reading assessed
analyzing 4,400 data points
50 students mastered 3+ GPP
Continuous assessment supports better instructional decisions.
Across 50 readers, LUCA delivered high engagement, measurable skill gains, and clear, actionable data — the evidence schools rely on when evaluating reading acceleration tools.
Backed by Leading Research and National Education Partners
Grounded in Research
Built on decades of literacy research and aligned with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles.
National Science Foundation Backed
Supported by NSF backed competitive research grants to leading technology companies.
Patented Technology
Personalized StoryGen backed by the largest dictionaries in education align to readers' interest and areas of need.
Curriculum Aligned
Aligned with school and district structured literacy frameworks to support seamless instructional integration.
Leading AI Technology
Developed with research teams from Carnegie Mellon University using state-of-the-art Ai reading science.
Award Winning
The LUCA application received special recognition within the education community from grants to local and national awards for its innovative approach to solving literacy.
The Intelligence Layer at the Core of LUCA
LUCALabs is the Intelligence Layer that drives the LUCA platform, combining AI, machine learning, and phoneme-level Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) to generate precise, real-time instructional guidance for each reader.
Listen
Phoneme-level listening with precision
LUCA captures each spoken sound using phoneme-level ASR. Every attempt becomes a real-time diagnostic signal without interrupting instruction.
Analyze
Real-time analysis that guides what comes next
Machine-learning models evaluate accuracy, error patterns, pacing, and trajectories to determine the optimal next skill and level of challenge.
Build
Adaptive lessons generated instantly
LUCA produces decodable stories, targeted lessons, and rapid-response practice aligned to each student’s needs and interests, updating continuously as progress builds.
Apply Before December 5!
FAq
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What grades is the pilot designed for?
Grades 3 to 8.
Is there any cost to participate?
No. The pilot is fully grant-funded.
What technology is required?
Any device with a microphone: Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, or desktops.
How much time do students need per week?
At least 60 minutes weekly for meaningful progress.
Do teachers need additional training?
No. LUCA is plug-and-play, and your team receives quick onboarding plus ongoing support.
How are outcomes measured?
LUCA tracks accuracy, growth, mastery, and skill progression through real-time diagnostics.
Is LUCA aligned to the Science of Reading?
Yes. LUCA is grounded in phonemic awareness, decoding, phonics, morphology, fluency, and comprehension.
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Ready To Accelerate Reading Growth?
A limited number of schools will be selected for the Winter Reading Acceleration Pilot.
Apply before December 5.
Email: [email protected]
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