Release Notes 10.16.2024

Waterford.org will release an automatic software update on October 16, 2024. See below for details.

If you have any questions or feedback, visit the Help Center for more information.

Updated Resource: Helpful Words

Affects: All Waterford Programs

Use this resource to encourage learners to reframe their thinking by using helpful, positive language when faced with challenges. The resource guides learners to say, "I can’t do this yet" or "I will keep practicing!" instead of saying, "I can’t do this." This helps foster a growth mindset by encouraging perseverance and resilience as children continue learning and improving.

Families and educators can access these activities through the Resources & Activities tab in their Waterford account. These resources are available in English and Spanish.

Improved Tablet Functionality for 31 More Waterford Activities

Affects: All Waterford Programs

Waterford continues to enhance its digital activities, optimizing the tablet experience for greater accessibility and engagement. These latest updates include a refreshed, modern interface, enhanced audio, and expanded Spanish language support, helping learners engage with content more effectively.

With these improvements, Waterford aims to provide a seamless, engaging experience across all devices, encouraging more interaction and fostering deeper learning.

Users will notice visual and audio updates in the activity Above, Below, Next to, On.

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44 More Updated Waterford Digital Books Ready to Read

Affects: All Waterford Programs

Each book now features a new title page with accompanying audio that sets the purpose and tone for the reading experience and aids reading comprehension. Learners can access a variety of supports to build word recognition, including:

• Word pronunciations
• Definitions, images, and related words for key vocabulary
• Inspector Detector think-alouds to engage critical thinking
• Rebus images, a feature that allows learners to toggle between visual and textual representations

Learners will also notice a brief instructional video at the start of each book starring the Waterford characters and guiding students on how to make the most of the interactive features.

Waterford is updating our entire library of digital books to elevate the quality of the reading resources with an accessible, multi-sensory experience for your students. A steady stream of enhanced digital titles is being rolled out over the coming months, with 44 more available in October for families, educators, and students. You can view the full title list here.

Brief Instructional Video

Refreshed Content

Rebus Images

Reminder: Update Student App to Version 2.9.0

Affects: Waterford Reading Academy

If your students use tablets or mobile devices (iOS or Android) to access Waterford Reading Academy and you haven’t updated your student apps to version 2.9.0, please do so to take full advantage of all the latest features and enhancements.