A comprehensive literacy solution ensures all students build strong, foundational literacy skills through a structured, data-driven approach.

Durango School District adopted a unified plan to train every K–2 teacher through IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham+ program and to provide ongoing support with implementation. The results have been remarkable.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.  

Value Schools, a Los Angeles-based charter organization, implemented IMSE’s Structured Literacy approach to improve the literacy outcomes of all students.

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

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…

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.

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…

With the IMSE Literacy Summit 2025 right around the corner, literacy expert Dr. Danielle “Nell” Thompson shares insights to whet our appetite.

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.

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…

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.

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. 

Community advocates can play a vital role in driving literacy gains in schools. Discover how an Illinois-based advocacy group is making an impact.

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.

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…

Learn about a new children’s book that delivers an inspiring and unique approach to understanding dyslexia, helping struggling young readers feel seen.

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a literacy instruction approach specifically designed to support students with dyslexia as they learn how to read.