Teaching Self-Expression Through Writing

First Year Gains

SMILE has been making a difference in student writing achievement since 2001. The following links detail SMILE's impact on both a school-based and district level.

Student Success StoriesStudent Writing
Before/After
TestimonialsTestimonials
First Year GainsFirst Year Gains
Steady SuccessSteady Success
Closing the GapClosing the Gap:
A District Study
Title 1Title 1
ESOL/LEPESOL/LEP
20042004
20052005
20062006

Schools implementing the SMILE program show a stunning improvement in State writing test results that carries through year after year.

Examples of First Year Gains with SMILE