Richard Capone

About Richard Capone

Richard Capone co-founded Let’s Go Learn in 2000. Let’s Go Learn is a pioneer in adaptive and diagnostic assessments. Capone is the chief technology officer and current CEO at Let’s Go Learn. He led the development teams in creating DORA and ADAM, assessments used by special education departments as well as general school administrators and teachers to support student achievement through powerful granular data. Today, Let’s Go Learn is used in all 50 states as well as internationally. Its solutions include assessment and online instruction that meet the needs of Generation Four educational assessments.

What Is the Difference between RTI and MTSS?

What Is the Difference between RTI and MTSS? National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). (2017). The effectiveness of Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions: A meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6701471/  A 2017 meta-analysis by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) found that students who received Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions made significantly

By |2024-03-05T17:10:24+00:00March 5th, 2024|Special Education|0 Comments

Definition of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Definition of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Imagine a classroom environment where every student feels supported, understood, and empowered to learn—a place where challenging behaviors are addressed proactively, paving the way for positive growth and development. This ideal can become a reality through the power of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).  BIPs are individualized plans

By |2024-02-27T22:24:58+00:00February 23rd, 2024|Special Education|0 Comments

How Does Equity Differ from Equality in Education?

How Does Equity Differ from Equality in Education? Data from the National Center for Education Statistics paints a picture: students from low-income families are significantly less likely to graduate from high school in comparison to their more affluent peers. This highlights a deep inequity in the American educational system. Equity, in contrast to

By |2024-02-20T18:39:45+00:00February 20th, 2024|Education Reform|0 Comments

Standards-Based Testing

Comprehending Standards-Based Testing: Exploring Constraints, and Examining its Influence on Equity Traditional standards-based testing has long been the primary method for assessing K-12 students in the classroom. State standards provide a framework for teachers to instruct and students to learn. Administrators use temporary assessments, often provided by the states or other benchmark tests,

By |2024-02-06T03:06:22+00:00February 1st, 2024|Math Assessment|0 Comments

Embracing Education Revolution in 2024: AI’s Role at Let’s Go Learn

Embracing Education Revolution in 2024: AI's Role at Let's Go Learn As we step into 2024, I, as the CEO of Let's Go Learn, am thrilled to share my predictions about the revolutionary changes in the field of education, all thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, it is important to

By |2024-01-23T22:11:30+00:00January 16th, 2024|Math Assessment|0 Comments

What Is Progress Monitoring

What Is Progress Monitoring Progress monitoring is an important part of assessing and tracking the development and growth of students in many areas in education. It involves regularly collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of an individual's progress towards their goals. Progress monitoring helps to ensure that interventions or instructional strategies

By |2024-01-23T23:21:12+00:00December 13th, 2023|Reading Assessment|0 Comments

How to Assess and Adjust Mid-Year Academic Goals

How to Assess and Adjust Mid-Year Academic Goals As we find ourselves at the midway point of the academic year, it becomes increasingly important to pause and reflect on the goals set at the beginning of the school year. Whether you're a student navigating the challenges of coursework, an educator guiding a classroom,

By |2024-01-24T17:25:58+00:00November 20th, 2023|Homeschool|0 Comments

Reading Intervention: Strategies for Parents

Reading Intervention: Strategies for Parents Reading interventions are strategies and techniques designed to provide targeted support to students who are struggling with reading skills. These interventions address specific areas of need, such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, comprehension strategies, and fluency.  Whether it is through extra reading practice, the use of reading materials

By |2024-01-24T16:55:43+00:00October 31st, 2023|Reading Assessment|0 Comments

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Definition of Dyslexia Dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects a wide range of students, mainly children, is characterized by difficulties with reading, spelling, and language processing. Students with dyslexia often struggle with recognizing and manipulating the sounds of words, leading to challenges in reading skills.  Dyslexia is believed to be caused by

By |2024-01-24T16:57:02+00:00October 26th, 2023|Math Assessment|0 Comments

CASE Webinar Strategies to Motivate Students to Learn Math with Dr. Jordan B Smith Jr.

CASE Webinar Strategies to Motivate Students to Learn Math with Dr. Jordan B Smith Jr. Educators must motivate and employ creative strategies, as discussed in the CASE webinar below with Dr. Jordan B Smith Jr., its time to make math an engaging and rewarding learning journey. Mathematics can evoke varied student emotions, with

By |2023-09-20T20:51:36+00:00September 20th, 2023|Math Curriculum|0 Comments
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