Free, Grant-Funded
Reading Acceleration Pilot for New Kensington Arnold School District Families
Specialist-level reading support that meets your child where they are. LUCA listens sound by sound, adapts instruction, and builds confidence through personalized stories and structured literacy practice.
In partnership with
Patented Technology | NSF Backed | Award Winning | Built on 20+ Years of Research
Limited pilot capacity. Register by February 7 to enroll.
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 helps your child practice the exact skills they need. Your child reads aloud, LUCA listens at the phoneme level, pinpoints errors early, and automatically builds targeted practice. You get clear, family-friendly progress updates, and PCS educators can access insights that support instruction without adding extra testing.
What Your Family Receives
Full access to LUCA for 16 weeks with personalized letter-sound practice
Skill-aligned StoryGen and Lessons personalized to your child's level, interests, and needs
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 Families and 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
"My son really enjoyed the stories and learning journey in the LUCA platform. This is the first time that he asked to read at home. I am excited to see him enjoy reading.
— Al, 5th Grade Parent
Provident Charter School
Strong engagement and measurable skill practice across early pilot readers
Engagement and Usage
3,153 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
1,000+ 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 with your child's skill level.
Curriculum Aligned
Designed to complement school instruction and structured literacy frameworks.
Leading AI Technology
Developed with research teams from Carnegie Mellon University using state-of-the-art Ai reading science.
Award Winning
Recognized for innovation in literacy and education technology.
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 listens to each spoke sound, not just hte work, so small errors are caught early.
Analyze
Pinpoint specific
skills gap
LUCA identifies patterns, accruacy, and pacing to choose the right next skill.
Build
Design targeted adaptive reading interventions
LUCA generates decodable stories and tageted lessons that update as your child improves.
Sign Up Before February 7!
FAq
Don't see your question? Email us at [email protected]
What grades is the pilot designed for?
Grades 1-8
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. Phones will not work.
How much time do students need per week?
At least 60 minutes weekly for meaningful progress.
Do teachers and parents 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.
Still Have Questions?
Talk with the your child's teacher for more information or if you have any questions.
Ready To Accelerate Your Child's
Reading Growth?
Register today. Pilot capacity is limited, and registration closes February 7th.
Email: [email protected]