Taylor Associates is pleased to announce the publication of Exploring Silent Reading Fluency, a comprehensive volume written by Stanford E. Taylor. Mr. Taylor is the founder and chairman of Taylor Associates, producer of Reading Plus®, the leading silent reading fluency intervention.

Published by Charles C Thomas Ltd., Exploring Silent Reading Fluency describes how online reading development and practice are an effective means of remediating and enhancing silent reading skills in readers of all abilities. In his book, Mr. Taylor discusses the visual, perceptual, and information processing skills needed for proficient reading, and presents compelling data to support the use of online technology to develop those skills in students of all ages.

Mr. Taylor is a pioneer in the introduction and use of reading technology in the classroom. He has designed, manufactured, and produced a variety of reading improvement devices over the years. He is the author of numerous published articles about reading and reading technology. His current volume includes chapters co-authored by leading reading experts S. Jay Samuels, Ed.D., University of Minnesota, and Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., Kent State University.

“Research shows that computer technology improves reading skills. Technology should be a key component of every school’s reading instruction curriculum,” Mr. Taylor said. “It is my hope that this book demonstrates to all that reading technology, when used effectively, can improve silent reading fluency, which is the key to academic success.”

Reading Plus® is a web-based reading intervention system that uses innovative technology to provide individualized scaffolded silent reading practice for students in primary and secondary schools as well as at the post-secondary level. The Reading Plus® system, designed in alignment with current reading research, develops and improves reading proficiency by providing extensive engagement in high- success, differentiated reading activities. To learn more about Taylor Associates and Reading Plus®, visit www.readingplus.com. To learn more about Exploring Silent Reading Fluency, visit www.ccthomas.com.