Early analysis of our first year of student data reveals that DREAM students scored significantly higher on the CST ELA test and on the reading comprehension subscale than did control group students.  Both of these differences were found to be statistically significant.  The integration of theatre into the language arts curriculum proved to be a particularly effective strategy. Multiple regression analysis revealed that DREAM third graders scored significantly higher than the control group on the state language arts test when their teachers integrate the arts to teach reading standards.