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Hats Off to Hattie: Reminding Teachers to Believe

Discover how collective teacher efficacy can transform classrooms and elevate student success. Learn how one school’s commitment to collaboration and Structured Literacy training turned belief into measurable impact.
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Beyond Orton-Gillingham: What the “Plus” in OG+ Really Means

IMSE’s OG+ builds on the time-tested Orton-Gillingham approach by combining Structured Literacy principles with modern research, digital tools, and comprehensive classroom supports to bring the science of reading to every learner.
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Structured Literacy in Action: Poway Unified’s Districtwide Shift

In 2018–19, Poway’s Special Education Department adopted IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham Plus (OG+) curriculum, ushering in a new era of student success.
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Oral Language Development: Strategies for Enhancing Literacy

Learn how oral language skills influence language comprehension and impact other key areas of literacy.
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Reading Intervention Strategies: From Research to Implementation

Reading intervention plays a critical role in promoting literacy by targeting gaps in struggling students’ reading skills, tailoring instruction to meet their needs, and monitoring their progress.
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Transforming Challenges into Success: The Dyslexic Edge Approach

Dyslexic Edge, an impact partner of the IMSE Foundation, is helping redefine what is possible for students with dyslexia. Through Structured Literacy instruction and innovative STEM enrichment, the organization is equipping learners with the tools and confidence they need to…
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California’s Literacy Reset: How AB 1454 and IMSE Are Shaping the Future of Reading Instruction

As California moves to implement AB 1454, districts are seeking solutions built on the evidence-based practices required under the new law. IMSE’s Structured Literacy programs, grounded in decades of research and expertise, and enhanced with new supports, fit seamlessly into…
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Kit’s Reading Adventure and Beyond: Sarah Walters’ Mission to Build Confidence in Every Learner

To kickoff Dyslexia Awareness Month, IMSE is spotlighting Sarah Walters, District Instructor and Literacy Instructional Support Specialist at Troy City Schools. In this Q&A, Sarah shares how IMSE training is transforming instruction at Troy City Schools, the inspiration behind her…
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Fundamental Literacy Research Terms You Need to Know

Many educators aren’t sure what evidence-based actually means and how it differs from another common term, research-based. We have the answer!
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Language Comprehension: The Missing Piece in Literacy Success

Language comprehension is key to literacy. Building comprehension is essential for students to become confident, capable readers who can deeply engage with what they read.  It’s the foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.
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Phonological Awareness Continuum: A Guide for Educators

By following this educator guide for the phonological awareness continuum, teachers can build the foundation for early literacy success in their classrooms.
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The State of Literacy Today: A Back-to-School Conversation with IMSE CEO Jeanne Jeup

Jeanne Jeup, IMSE cofounder and CEO, reflects on the current literacy landscape: what’s working, what’s not, and where the movement is heading next.
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How Targeted Literacy Instruction Leads to Measurable Gains in Special Education

By adopting IMSE’s Structured Literacy approach, East Windsor’s special education students saw measurable gains in reading fluency, demonstrating the impact of targeted, evidence-based instruction.
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Multisensory vs. Multimodal Literacy Instruction: Is There a 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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Why Every District Needs a Comprehensive Literacy Solution

A comprehensive literacy solution ensures all students build strong, foundational literacy skills through a structured, data-driven approach.
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Consistent Early Literacy Instruction Boosts Outcomes in Durango School District

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.
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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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