Research-Based Methods and Real-World Results
Across urban, suburban, large, and small districts, Little Sponges® has delivered consistent, measurable results in student growth, teacher satisfaction, and program scalability.
Case Studies
Measurable Language Proficiency Gains
111% Increase in Spanish Proficiency in 1 Year
In Savannah-Chatham County (GA), students achieved a 111% increase in Spanish proficiency across two pilot schools. Based on these results, the district expanded Little Sponges® to all schools with language programs.
Over 90% of ELLs Showed Growth in 6 months
In Western Heights (OK), 90% of emergent bilingual students demonstrated growth on WIDA assessments across all four elementary schools, with many advancing one to two proficiency bands.
Multilingual students even outperformed monolingual peers on state tests!
Strong Teacher & Student Engagement
Teachers praised the program’s ease of use, alignment to standards, lesson plans, and positive student response.
Students engaged independently—at school and at home—accelerating progress and extending language use beyond the classroom.
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Standards Alignment & Instructional Support
Programs aligned with WIDA, ELPS, ACTFL, and state standards helped reduce the planning burden on teachers and gave administrators confidence in meeting program goals.
Built-in assessments and real-time data provided insight into student progress and helped guide instruction.
Case Studies
Savannah-Chatham County (GA)
Western Heights (OK)
Buford City Schools (GA)