After 19 years of teaching first grade at PS126X, Tricia Arokium knows that successful reading instruction is more than just phonics—it's about building student confidence and engagement. Before discovering CAPIT Reading four years ago, she faced familiar challenges: students struggling with letter pronunciation and disengagement during reading lessons, particularly among those who found comprehension or fluency difficult.

"It's frustrating when you have these individualized goals in mind, but the progress is slow," Tricia reflects. "You know you're doing the right thing, but it doesn't always show up how you want it to, especially with struggling readers who might be unable to articulate why they're stuck."