Empower Every Secondary Reader (Without More Prep Time)
Zinc turns your class into a reading-acceleration lab with minimal effort and maximum impact.
Why Zinc Works for Busy Teachers
Teaching secondary ELA is challenging. Students enter class with wildly different reading levels, traditional instruction doesn’t always provide the time or tools to build reading strategy skills, and the grading workload can be overwhelming.
Zinc helps you:
Reach students at all reading levels with one protocol
Save prep and grading time through automated assignment & reporting tools
Support reading growth without sacrificing classroom time
What You Get — Zinc for Teachers
Ready-to-Use Training + Free Licenses
Complete a one-hour, four-part on-demand training series at your own pace and unlock free Zinc licenses for all your students. No setup fees. No lengthy onboarding.
Simple, Scalable Reading Instruction
Zinc’s structure helps you meet diverse needs while maintaining consistency:
Level Placement — Quickly assess students’ reading levels to place them where they’ll grow.
Ignition Program — Engaging, interactive lessons that build comprehension strategy skills.
Lift-Off Library — A library of interesting, high-interest texts plus vocabulary games and differentiated assignments so students apply their skills with content they care about.
A Comprehensive Teacher Dashboard
Get a high-level overview of where your students are at in their Zinc Journey and A La Carte activities. Link to more detailed reports for a deeper dive into individual student progress, standards performance, and student interests.
Teachers Say It Works
“In August, 86% of my 9th-grade students were below grade level (60% were below 4th-grade level). By November, 53% were up at least one grade level and 30% were up by at least TWO grade levels! We use Zinc 10 minutes a day, every other week.”
— Priscilla Barrera, English 1 Lead Teacher, IDEA San Juan College Prep, Texas
“Since implementing Zinc, our 8th-grade scores on the Colorado Achievement Test have skyrocketed, and my test results are consistently among the highest in the district.”
— Nick Brummer, 8th grade ELA lead teacher, Eagle Valley Middle School, CO
“We really appreciate how hands-off it is for us—how it meets each student at their level and then keeps them going without any monitoring or input from us, while also giving us valuable feedback.”
“So many of my middle schoolers are insecure in their reading; being able to choose their own articles at the right level from the ‘real world’ and having the skills to comprehend the reading builds their confidence and enjoyment. The choice especially is what the kids love”
“A lot of my students said that this was the first time someone’s teaching me how to read, instead of just telling me to read.”
Quick Start Guide
Sign up! It’s quick & it’s free
Complete the 4-part training (about 1 hour total)
Add students and unlock licenses
Assign reading tracks and monitor progress in dashboard
FAQ
Who qualifies for free licenses?
Secondary ELA teachers (1–2 per school), once training is complete.
What kind of commitment is required?
About 1 hour of teacher time. After that, students can work independently at their own pace.
Do I need to change my existing curriculum?
No. Zinc is designed to integrate smoothly with what you already teach. Use it as a curriculum supplement, for intervention, or for independent reading.
What support do I get?
Once enrolled, you’ll have access to guides, training modules, and a support team to answer implementation questions.
Ready to Transform Reading in Your Classroom?
Empower your students with reading strategy skills.