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Structured literacy solutions for reading intervention and special education,

to close the gap for struggling students once and for all...

Educators looking for activities, resources, and reading curriculum.

LITERACY PROGRAMS

Easy-to-use intervention programs designed for educators supporting struggling readers, including reading interventionists, special education teachers, SLPs, and more.

Schools interested in intervention curriculum and professional development training.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

so educators have the systems, tools, and support they need to implement evidence-based instruction and analyze data. to meet unique student needs.

We have supported educators in hundreds of districts across the US, Canada, and worldwide.

We provide support for…

Reading Interventionists & Literacy Coaches

Looking for structured programs that close skill gaps utilizing an MTSS/RTI framework.

Special Education Teachers & SLPs

Looking for data-driven and IEP-aligned reading instruction that works to get results.

Administrators & Coordinators

Looking to provide professional development in evidence-based literacy support to their teams.

What people are saying…

  • My students will be engaged readers.

    “I am feeling so hopeful for this upcoming year due to your structured literacy program! Because of you, I am going to be a better teacher! I will be more focused, educated, and less frazzled! Because of you, my students will be engaged readers! THANK YOU a thousand times!”

    - Dianne I. (Educator)

  • A structured, tracked approach that really helps build progress.

    “They provide a structured, tracked approach that really helps build progress, and it creates a clear understanding of how to reach goals. I couldn't recommend them more.”

    - Anna H. (Parent)

  • So many great activities to help my students.

    You keep amazing me by continuously adding more materials and activities! Best investment ever!

    - Kristen A. (Educator)

  • Amazing team of educators.

    “I can not say enough about the amazing team of educators at Ascend Learning. It has been a very positive and seamless experience.”

    - Clare C. (Parent)

  • I love having explicit and systematic instruction

    “The built-in review and dictation, sentence level, and paragraph level reading materials are amazing. Since my students are working on many different skills, this saves me SO much time! I love it!”

    - Lindsey W. (Resource Teacher)

  • Ascend provides incredible reading and writing resources that I use daily with my students...

    “Their trainings are exceptional, practical, and useful. As a special education teacher, I highly recommend SMARTER Intervention to every teacher who teaches reading and writing.”

    -Samantha F. (Educator)

  • Training

    “This company offers incredible professional development, has a wonderfully comprehensive literacy program is always very responsive! I would highly recommend collaborating with this team!”

    -Taylor S. (Educator)

Science of reading blueprint for research-based reading instruction.

Not sure where to begin?

Check out our free resources to help get you started. Whether you're an educator new to the Science of Reading, a school wanting to make a change to your literacy approach, or a parent looking to help your child - we've got something for you!

Instructor using SMARTER Intervention reading materials.

At Ascend, we believe that literacy is the foundation for a future of possibility

and ALL students deserve evidence-based instruction to reach their highest potential.

We know that when educators, schools, and families have the tools and resources they need, students' results skyrocket.

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