Instructional Products Approved for IDEA Funds

Rock ‘N Learn products are developed by a team consisting of teachers and a school psychologist with over 12 years experience working in special education. This is an effective use of your stimulus money to improve special education programs and to implement educational interventions.

Rock 'N Learn products offer good use of IDEA Funds:

  • Measurable results: Rock ‘N Learn’s DVDs get measurable results on assessments of state standards.
  • Multisensory instruction: Rock ‘N Learn products provide multisensory instruction, proven to help students with special needs.
  • Highly engaging: Highly-engaging products reach special needs students who may be offended by programs that seem overly juvenile for their age. This was one of the primary reasons Rock ‘N Learn was developed in 1987.
  • Differentiated instruction: Our programs can be used with struggling students who need to reinforce basics skills.
  • Individualized instruction: Busy teachers appreciate an easy-to-use technology solution for a group of students, freeing time to work one-on-one with other students.
  • Sustainable investment: Investing in proven DVD programs make an impact that is sustainable after the funds are gone. Our non-consumable DVDs can be used year after year without the need to re-license.
  • Positive behavioral support: Rock ‘N Learn’s highly entertaining programs are used by many teachers as a rewarding activity to support positive behavior.
  • Beyond the classroom: DVDs that students may use at home or in tutoring help create a connection between school, home, and community.

Success stories from schools and parents using Rock ‘N Learn for students
with special needs:

“Hi! I am one of your heartiest adult fans who tells everyone she knows about your fabulous videos. I’m also the mother of a highly intelligent but severely language delayed son who adores your Letter Sounds and Colors, Shapes & Counting videos. Indeed, he learned to produce several sounds from watching the mouths on Letter Sounds, and can distinguish hexagons from octagons from watching the Colors, Shapes & Counting video. The pace, the fabulous graphics, the very intriguing visual effects (the screen is in constant motion; he LOVES that) are all a big hit for him!” — Dr. Mortan A. Gernsbacher, parent and Vilas Research Professor & Sir Frederic Bartlett Professor, The University of Wisconsin - Madison

“I want to thank you very much for making such wonderful, educational videos! I have a son who has a learning disability and he does very well with visual aides such as your video. Thanks to you he is beginning to master early reading skills. He LOVES to watch and listen to your Letter Sounds Video. He is beginning to apply the phonics sounds that he hears on the video when he is reading. Again, thanks very much and PLEASE keep up the GREAT work!!!” — parent

“I want to thank you for coming up with such a fantastic product of videos to learn with. My daughter is a special needs child. I special ordered your Rock N Learn addition tape last year as she was failing in math. Within a week she was making A’s. I am so grateful for your products.” — Annette M.

“I am an educational assistant in a public school in Ontario, Canada. I work with children in special education. One student I was working with on his multiplication was getting nowhere. I was told about your program and thought I would try it. WOW! After two days he was able to tell me the 2 times table. He loves your RAP version and wants one to do at home. Your CDs are wonderful. Thank you.” — Dianne Hotchkin

Rock 'N Learn products recommended for IDEA:

Reading/Language Arts

Letter Sounds
Phonics
Easy Readers
Read Along Stories
Grammar
Reading Comprehension
Writing Strategies

Math

Addition & Subtraction Rock
Addition & Subtraction Rap
Addition & Subtraction Country
Multiplication Rock
Multiplication Rap
Multiplication Country
Division Rock
Division Rap
Telling Time
Money & Making Change
Beginning Fractions & Decimals
Math Word Problems

Science

Physical Science
Earth Science

Social Studies

States & Capitals
Presidents & U.S. Government