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Orton Gillingham: Understanding Scope and Sequence for Educators

The Orton-Gillingham approach provides an evidence-based roadmap for Structured Literacy instruction, ensuring all students develop strong literacy skills. Find out how scope and sequence work together to guide individualized, systematic instruction that builds mastery and confidence in every learner.
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Phonics Assessment Guide

Phonics Assessment Guide

Phonics assessments help educators identify gaps in foundational reading skills and tailor instruction to meet student needs. Learn how these tools support early literacy, guide data-driven teaching, and play a crucial role in ensuring every child becomes a confident, capable…
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Ultimate Guide to Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic awareness, the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds in spoken words, is an essential component of early reading success. Discover why this foundational skill is critical for all students and explore practical ways to strengthen phonemic…
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Stockbridge’s Literacy Breakthrough: A Structured Literacy Approach That’s Inspiring Change

Michigan-based school district, Stockbridge Community Schools, recently implemented IMSE’s literacy instruction based on the science of reading to provide students with better support. Since the school has seen drastic improvements in students’ reading scores, other schools and districts are starting…
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How Evidence-Based Literacy Strategies Have Helped Pinedale High School Rebuild Reading Foundations

Without the widespread implementation of Structured Literacy and science-based reading strategies, younger students are not the only ones struggling—high school students are as well. Pinedale High School’s success story shows that IMSE’s literacy approach benefits students at every level, including…
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Orton-Gillingham: Teaching the Order of Letters

Learning letters is foundational to literacy education. This article explains how letters are taught using the Orton-Gillingham approach so that all students, regardless of ability, can learn how to read.
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Celebrating One Year of the IMSE Foundation: Hear from Three Featured Scholarship Winners!

IMSE scholarships give teachers access to powerful, proven training in Structured Literacy. For its one-year anniversary, the IMSE Foundation celebrates with three success stories.  
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How Structured Literacy Transformed Value Schools’ Literacy Outcomes

Value Schools, a Los Angeles-based charter organization, implemented IMSE’s Structured Literacy approach to improve the literacy outcomes of all students.
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Introducing an Orton-Gillingham Curriculum in the Classroom 

Learn more about Structured Literacy and discover practical strategies for introducing an Orton-Gillingham curriculum in the classroom.
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Understanding Phonological Awareness

Phonological awareness is the understanding that language can be broken down into smaller units and then manipulated. It plays a critical role in literacy acquisition. Read on to learn more about phonological awareness, why it matters and how it can…
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Oregon Elementary School Lays the Foundation for Literacy Transformation with IMSE’s Evidence-Based Approach

Central Point Elementary School began implementing IMSE to improve its literacy outcomes three years ago. While the program currently focuses on K-2 students, the school plans to expand to upper grade levels after seeing results in its early learners.
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Huge News! IMSE Expands with Six Impactful Offerings for Seamless Structured Literacy Instruction

IMSE is introducing six new programs that will bring our acclaimed Structured Literacy programs and PD to teachers and districts to make an even greater impact on student outcomes. Across the board, these new offerings are crafted for teachers by…
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Sneak Peek with IMSE Summit Speaker and Literacy Expert Dr. Danielle “Nell” Thompson

With the IMSE Literacy Summit 2025 right around the corner, literacy expert Dr. Danielle “Nell” Thompson shares insights to whet our appetite.
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How Wyandotte Public Schools Boosted Reading and Math Scores with Structured Literacy

By combining IMSE courses with embedded literacy coaches, Wyandotte Public Schools provided several layers of support to teachers and allowed students to quickly build literacy skills.
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Looking Back and Forward: Literacy Achievement Reflections and Future Plans

Over the last year, IMSE has supported many districts, schools and educators in the implementation of science-based literacy approaches. There is always more work to be done and IMSE is prepared to do even more for literacy in the new…
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A Wisconsin School District Used ESSER Funds to Align Their Schools and Drive Better Literacy Outcomes

The School District of La Crosse, located in Wisconsin, knew it was time to align its literacy curriculum across the district to drive better literacy outcomes for all students.
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From Struggle to Success: Robin Poynter and Hancock County’s Literacy Journey

Hancock County Schools in Kentucky is a true Reader Leader in battling the literacy crisis. Their case study reveals a comprehensive evidence-based effort to move from frustration to celebration in generating significant literacy gains for their students. 
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Parent-School Partnership Drives Successful Literacy Fundraising

Community advocates can play a vital role in driving literacy gains in schools. Discover how an Illinois-based advocacy group is making an impact.
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How Can Teachers Support English Learners? IMSE’s New Webinar Series Explores Helpful Strategies and Tools

Understanding the science around how linguistically diverse students learn to read will allow literacy teachers to unearth practical strategies that optimize the student success rate.
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Stability Amid Adversity: How the Monarch School Unlocks Literacy for At-Risk Youth

Learn how an alternative K-12 school in San Diego found a new solution to improving literacy among students who face significant hardship. The remarkable results appeared quickly and continue to foster academic growth in language arts – and other subject…
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Multisensory vs. Multimodal Literacy Instruction: What’s the Difference?

Multisensory and multimodal literacy instruction are two different ways to improve literacy outcomes for students in the classroom, however, each has a different meaning and must be applied correctly to be effective.
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Love, Family History, and Classroom Experience Fill the Pages of Sarah Moore’s New Dyslexia Book for Kids

Learn about a new children’s book that delivers an inspiring and unique approach to understanding dyslexia, helping struggling young readers feel seen.
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What Is The Orton-Gillingham Approach

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a literacy instruction approach specifically designed to support students with dyslexia as they learn how to read.
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Michigan Education Leaders and Educators: Learn More About How You Can Make an Impact with MDE 35d Funding

IMSE is here to support Michigan education leaders and educators in learning how to utilize state 35d funding best.
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Orton-Gillingham and Dyslexia Part 4

This Dyslexia Awareness Month, we are unraveling the complexities of the learning difficulty that affects the development of literacy and amplifying dyslexia teaching resources to help educators better reach all students, especially their struggling readers.
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