Every summer, students risk experiencing the “summer slide,” with studies showing potential losses of two to three months of hard-earned progress in reading and math made during the school year.

For those already behind, that loss hits even harder. But what if summer wasn’t about catching up, but moving ahead? What if it was when students truly found their SHINE?

With the Lavinia RISE Summer Learning Program, students don’t just recover lost learning—they accelerate. Since 2021, RISE has reached more than 100,000 students across 22 states, helping schools boost achievement and close learning gaps.

Explore the Curriculum

SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM RESULTS

In Summer 2025, 60,000 students participated in the program.

The percentage of students who tested ‘proficient’ in ELA increased by 18 pts, a 3x increase from the pre-assessment

The percentage of students who tested ‘proficient’ in Math increased by 23 points, a 2x increase from the pre-assessments.

Key Takeaways

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percentage point increase in students scoring ‘proficient’

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percentage point decrease in students scoring ‘below basic’ and ‘approaching’

Proficiency Growth: The percentage point change between the percent of participating students who are proficient on the pre-assessment and the percent of students who are proficient on the post-assessment.

Key Takeaways

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percentage point decrease in students scoring ‘below basic’ and ‘approaching’

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“Every professional on the Lavinia team is exceptionally knowledgeable, thinks through the lens of student achievement, and acts as a true thought partner. The team is flexible to the dynamics and shifting needs of a small charter network and demonstrates through action that we are a priority to them despite our small size. Lavinia Group is a go-to strategic partner for our organization.”

"I've been teaching for 30+ years and am always looking for ways to better serve my students. The RISE curriculum and professional development provided me with many ideas I plan to implement in my classroom in the upcoming school year."

Comprehensive Resources and Support

The Lavinia RISE Summer Learning Program includes:

RISE offers a 5-week (20 instructional days) curriculum aligned to the Common Core Standards and adaptable to state-specific standards.

Sample Student Schedule

5 Weeks of Standards-Aligned Curriculum

Access digital resources like progress updates, learning activities, support guides, and materials to extend learning at home.

Sample Caregiver Letter

Caregiver Communication

RISE uses standard-aligned pre- and post-assessments to measure student progress in both ELA and math and data analysis tools to track and review student performance.

Assessment Overview and Design

Pre- and Post-Assessments

RISE progress trackers give teachers data to make in-the-moment decisions and provide targeted student support throughout the program.

Sample Impact Report

Progress Monitoring Trackers

Access RISE On Demand for self-paced training modules and materials, available anytime on the RISE platform.

On-Demand Training Modules

Join live weekly office hours for real-time support, guidance, and the chance to ask RISE experts questions.

Live Weekly Office Hours

The Teaching Channel subscription offers on-demand access to thousands of expert-led videos to help educators improve their teaching practice.

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Teaching Channel Subscription

RISE provides pre-program training for both site leaders and educators. Leaders participate in a live, 3-hour virtual session, while teachers engage in a 3-day live virtual training focused on curriculum implementation. On-demand training modules are also available anytime to educators for added flexibility.

Teacher Training Schedule

Professional Development

A Closer Look at RISE Summer School Curriculum

RISE Curriculum

The RISE Process

Click on each stage below to learn more

Meet with Our Coaches
Prepare for a Successful Summer
Train with Experts
Receive Ongoing Support
Achieve Outstanding Results

Meet with Our Coaches

Share your vision and goals for the summer with us so our team can help you design and deliver a high-impact program.
Prepare for a Successful Summer

Before student programming begins, ensure all required materials are accessible, participate in training sessions, and explore the RISE Summer School Portal, packed with resources to help you design your program and confidently welcome students on day one.
Train with Experts

Participate in in-person training to ensure your educators feel confident and prepared to deliver the summer curriculum effectively.
Receive Ongoing Support

Access continuous guidance throughout the summer through virtual office hours, or invite an on-site coach to provide hands-on modeling and teaching support directly at your campus.
Achieve Outstanding Results

By the end of summer, your students will demonstrate meaningful growth, equipped to carry their learning confidently into the school year.

2025 RISE At a Glance

Students

60000

Educators

7000

Schools

680

Community
Organizations

184

States

FAQ

What do you recommend for students who are significantly below grade level?

We recommend small group, individualized instruction for students who are significantly behind grade level. Our phonics curriculum can be used flexibly across any grade level to support developing readers. Additionally, our Math Routines curriculum can be adapted for small group instruction to support mathematical reasoning, build number sense, and address content gaps.

What is the format of the pre- and post assessments?

Each assessment is designed to take 30-45 minutes and includes both multiple-choice and open-response questions (except for Rising Grades 1-3 ELA, which is only open-response).

RISE will provide scoring guides, rubrics, and virtual professional development on administering and scoring assessments. Assessment data will be available immediately for school leaders to analyze and for teachers to adjust their summer instruction accordingly.

We recommend that assessments be administered digitally, but they can also be administered via pen and paper if necessary. Any assessments administered via pen and paper will need to be entered into the assessment platform afterward.

The pre- and post- assessments are not intended to be comprehensive evaluations of students’ overall academic abilities. Instead, they focus on a subset of grade-level standards that align with the specific skills and concepts taught in the RISE curriculum.

What standards does the RISE Summer Learning Program align with?

The curriculum aligns with Common Core State Standards and state-specific standards.

However, the curriculum does not cover all possible standards within a grade level. Instead, it focuses on a smaller set of “power standards”—essential skills and concepts for each grade level.

RISE aims to bridge learning gaps and prepare students for the upcoming grade level. To accomplish this, the curriculum focuses on standards from the previous grade level. For example, students entering 1st grade (Rising 1st) in the fall would work on those kindergarten “power standards.” This approach seeks to solidify foundational knowledge before moving on to new grade-level content.

What format will our school receive the materials?

You will receive access to the curriculum as downloadable PDFs by grade level through the RISE Summer Learning Program platform.

The materials are labeled based on the grade students will enter in the fall of 2025 (e.g., students entering 3rd grade in the fall will use materials labeled “Rising 3rd Grade”).

Schools can print and organize these materials by day, week, or in one batch for the summer session.

Want to learn more or ask your questions directly?

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Ready to Plan Your Summer Program?

Our Summer Planning Roadmap makes it easy, and we’re here to help you bring your plan to life.

SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM RESULTS

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