When Madison County Schools (MCSS), one of the largest districts in Alabama, implemented Fast ForWord in 2019, no one could have predicted how useful it would be to have an effective, engaging online literacy program in place. When the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated school closures, MCSS was well-situated to support students by giving them the tools and structure they needed to learn virtually. As MCSS has transitioned back to in-person instruction in 2021, they have continued to see significant and lasting gains in student literacy. to learn virtually. As MCSS has transitioned back to in-person instruction in 2021, they have continued to see significant and lasting ga