I have used HEC Reading Horizons with Adults with LD with much success. I have used both the computer based version and the paper version. I think it would also work well with children also. However, when I worked at the elementary school, we did not have access to this program. The website is www.readinghorizons.com.
I used the old tape version of Hooked on Phonics, but personally, I liked the Reading Horizons better. Adults got less bored with Hooked on Phonics. But I know it is a great program.Carol Allen 
Career Readiness Certification Director
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
PO Box 1595
Salisbury, NC 28145-1595
704-216-7210 office
704-202-7065 cell
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Is HOP still as incredibly expensive as it used to be?  I know my child is LD, and we couldn't TOUCH a program like that. Katherine Mercurio Gotthardtwww.luxuriouschoices.net----- Original Message ----- From:Orleck, RalphTo:The Learning Disabilities Discussion ListSent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:17 PMSubject: [LearningDisabilities 1715] Research Validated Reading Instruction- Hooked on Phonics?The Special Education Teachers within the Rhode Island Department of Corrections have been using a series of research validated materials and techniques to work to enhance the reading achievement of students with special needs.   I have been approached by staff requesting we add the “Hooked on Phonics” program to our inventory. Is there research out there to support the utilization of the “Hooked on Phonics” program as an appropriate instructional program to enhance reading skills for students with special needs?  Do any of you use it?  What are the results? Thank you.Ralph OrleckSpecial Education Director / PrincipalRhode Island Department of Corrections Education Unit15 Fleming Road,  BernadetteBuildingCranston, RI02920Office: (401) 462-2507Direct: (401) 462-1415Fax: (401) 462-2509E-Mail: Ralph.Orleck at doc.ri.gov  
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