IT’S OUR BELIEF
that every individual deserves the equal opportunity to learn and grow. We are driven by our passion to help shape the future by empowering children to become pioneers in their own right.
At Bright Islands Education, we firmly believe that reading is a fundamental right and a crucial building block for success in life. Without the ability to comprehend and understand what we read, we may struggle to navigate the complex world around us.
That's why our innovative program is designed to cultivate the skills and abilities needed for reading comprehension and interpretation, as well as boosting self-confidence.
We're dedicated to helping children reach their full potential, and we believe that with the right support and guidance, anything is possible. Join us on this exciting journey towards a brighter future, one where every child has the opportunity to shine.
OUR DIGITAL READING COMPREHENSION PROGRAM
is a research-proven diagnostic and instructional reading comprehension program.
WE PROVIDE VALUABLE DATA REPORTS TO TEACHERS ON THEIR STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE
Our program diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s reading comprehension ability. Because it works with any device, it's also a platform to bring learning to any place, at any time.
KEY READING
STRATEGIES
Assess your students' comprehension of key reading strategies with Bright Islands Complete Comprehension (CoCo).
STRATEGIES BY READING LEVELS
Level AA
Pre-reading- Figuring Things Out
- Finding Details
- Finding Main Idea
- Making a Guess
- Putting Things in Order
- Understanding What Happens and Why
Level A
Beginning Reading- Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
- Finding Main Idea
- Finding Word Meaning in Context
- Making Predictions
- Reading Pictures
- Recalling Facts and Details
- Recognising Cause and Effect
- Understanding Sequence
Level B - C
Early Reading- Comparing and Contrasting
- Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
- Distinguishing Between Real and Make-believe
- Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
- Finding Main Idea
- Finding Word Meaning in Context
- Identifying Author's Purpose
- Interpreting Figurative Language
- Making Predictions
- Recalling Facts and Details
- Recognising Cause and Effect
- Understanding Sequence
Level D - I
Main Strategies- Comparing and Contrasting
- Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
- Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
- Finding Main Idea
- Finding Word Meaning in Context
- Identifying Author's Purpose
- Interpreting Figurative Language
- Making Predictions
- Recalling Facts and Details
- Recognising Cause and Effect
- Summarising
- Understanding Sequence
HOW IT WORKS
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ADAPTIVE & REPETITIVE placement testing
Bright Islands CoCo is based on reading comprehension ability, not year level. The adaptive and repetitive Placement Centre tests individual students’ comprehension levels and places them in the appropriate IDENTIFY & INSTRUCT reading level. More than one level may be represented within your class. The program was designed with this in mind, making it possible to teach multiple levels within the one classroom.
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Diagnose with BI: IDENTIFY
Once the Placement Centre has put the students in their designated Bright Islands reading level, the students will begin their five Pretests to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses in the key reading comprehension strategies. Ideally complete one Pretest per day, as promptly as possible. Once all five Pretests are completed, the students will fill in Self-reflection 1 form and tick the checkbox to send a copy to your email address. This will be used for planning.
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A. teach with BI: INSTRUCT
After completing Pretest diagnostics based on the students’ areas of need, six specific strategy lessons will be automatically recommended for the students to complete in order to remediate areas that need reinforcement. After the students complete these lessons, they may conclude the review lessons by answering 12 selected-response questions that focus on the specific reading strategies.
B. MORE PRACTICE WITH bi: INTERVENE
INTERVENE is a new module for students needing more practice in six core reading comprehension strategies. This module is designed for flexibility. It can complement the IDENTIFY & INSTRUCT module, or be used as a standalone program at any time to provide concentrated practice either to an entire class or individual students. If your students are using the IDENTIFY & INSTRUCT module, once they have finished five IDENTIFY Pretests up to three specific reading strategies will be automatically recommended for them in INTERVENE. These recommended lessons can be used as additional practice in the reinforcement and understanding of the recommended strategies.
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Progress monitoring: BenchmarkING
Throughout the year, students can be benchmarked with five Learning Checkpoints to identify those who may struggle with the reading strategies taught so far. Each test requires between 45–60 minutes to complete and discuss. These tests need not be taken consecutively and should only be administered when appropriate to identify students who are unable to grasp the strategy being taught. After each Learning Checkpoint test, students can review their progress using their Achievement Chart.
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ASSESS MASTERY WITH BI: IDENTIFY
Upon completion of the INSTRUCT lessons and Final Review, students will begin the five Post Tests. After completing the Post Tests, the students will complete their Self-reflection 2 form and select the checkbox to send a copy to your email address. The students will take note of their Achievement Chart to track their progress from the beginning of the program and identify which strategies they excelled in, improved upon during Learning Checkpoints and have mastered.
EXPLORE HOW BRIGHT ISLANDS COCO CAN SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE WITH ANY CURRICULUM
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE EFFICACY OF READING INSTRUCTION
Bright Islands CoCo endorses a structured, explicit approach to reading instruction that aligns with scientific evidence on how children acquire literacy skills and the most effective methods for teaching them.
A COMPLETE FAMILY OF PRODUCTS
Discover how Bright Islands CoCo’s integrated teaching and learning system gives teachers the insights and instructional tools to differentiate and support student growth.
TRUST US TO SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY TOWARDS ACHIEVING YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS
TAILORED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our team is comprised of education experts and former educators who are dedicated to helping you maximise the benefits of Bright Islands CoCo. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions, our customised approach and online resources are designed to evolve with your implementation, ensuring long-term growth and success.
RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY SUPPORT
We take your success seriously, which is why our dedicated Client Success team is always ready to go the extra mile for you. With their proactive approach, they will anticipate and address any potential issues before they even arise. Plus, their expertise and clear communication will ensure that all your questions are answered promptly and accurately.
DISCOVER MORE
FEATURES
Enhance your reading comprehension skills to achieve academic excellence.
Discover how Bright Islands CoCo's revolutionary features and benefits can help improve your child's reading comprehension skills by providing them with an engaging and effective learning online experience.
PRODUCTS
Accelerate your growth with Bright Islands CoCo - select your ideal plan today!
We offer a variety of subscription plans tailored to your needs for using Bright Islands CoCo. We also provide resources such as stickers and posters that help bridge the gap between digital instruction and real-world learning.
FREE TRIAL
Experience the exclusive features and benefits with no obligations for 30 days.
Rest assured that all your valuable data and academic progress will remain secure if you decide to proceed with our program, ensuring a seamless transition to one of our exclusive premium options.
HERE'S WHAT PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS ARE SHARING ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES
This differentiated program allows students to read texts which are at a level suitable for their current ability and leads to students being more engaged in reading lessons. As a result, they can experience success and improve their reading and comprehension abilities. Bright Islands Complete Comprehension is an important part of the English program and we are seeing fantastic improvement across all years in students' reading and comprehension abilities.
Linda Samardali
Head of Department from Kinross College
I've found Bright Islands Complete Comprehension has really helped in improving my children's reading skills. The skills were all clearly presented with a lot of samples and practice opportunities. The student report also gives the parents a clear guide as to which areas need reinforcement and which areas each child is strong in.
Shannon Zhao
Parent from Sydney
I have found Bright Islands Complete Comprehension very beneficial, especially during our time teaching and learning remotely. The ability to track live what the students are doing was helpful to ensure that they were remaining on task and to provide feedback.
Brent Ritchie
Teacher from Haileybury
Now that I understand how to use the online program and utilise the tools correctly, I am enjoying using Bright Islands Complete Comprehension. The ability to locate and download the different reports is phenomenal!
Amber Rains
Teacher from Kambala
I am a bit of a technophobe but using Bright Islands Complete Comprehension has certainly made life easier and the kids have found it easy to navigate.
Jo Oram
Teacher from Prescott College Southern
Bright Islands Complete Comprehension has become a very useful tool for my staff to implement effective teaching and learning programs. Having a tool that gives timely assessment results, meets students at their level of need and allows them to see exactly what students are working on in real-time is time effective and impacts on future goals.
The detailed assessment data generated by Bright Islands Complete Comprehension informs the specific direction of their reading and comprehension teaching. Students report they enjoy the tasks and feel a real sense of accomplishment as they work through the lessons and assessments at their own pace.
Craig Brown
Principal from Toongabbie Public School
