--- title: Close reading gaps with an Ohio approved, SoR aligned tutoring partner description: Nearly 2/5 of Ohio 3rd graders still aren’t reading on track, with more and more students falling into the lowest proficiency category. Close reading gaps with an Ohio approved, Science of Reading aligned tutoring partner. image: https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Data%20and%20Assessments_Always%20on%20Campaign@3x-100.jpg --- [![ignite-logo](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/ignite-logo.svg "ignite-logo")](http://ignite-reading.com) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio%20&body=Check%20out%20https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio&media=https://23384537.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23384537/Data%20and%20Assessments_Always%20on%20Campaign@3x-100.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio%20&body=Check%20out%20https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio&media=https://23384537.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23384537/Data%20and%20Assessments_Always%20on%20Campaign@3x-100.jpg) # Ohio requires, and already funds, high dosage tutoring1 ### Close reading gaps with an Ohio approved, Science of Reading aligned tutoring partner **Nearly 2/5 of Ohio 3rd graders still aren’t reading on track**, with more and more students falling into the lowest proficiency category1. Ohio districts are mandated to create a Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plan (RIMP) for every K-3 student not on benchmark, and that plan must include high-dosage tutoring. Aligned to Ohio’s early literacy priorities and Science of Reading mandates, Ignite Reading is a [state-approved “high-quality tutoring program”](https://dayton247now.com/news/local/ignite-reading-certified-as-high-quality-tutoring-program-in-ohio) that’s [research-proven](https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/items/5137999d-0a07-4d1d-af0c-6512ef03237c) to close phonics and foundational reading gaps for every child, regardless of demographics or ability.   [![\Request a meeting\](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/23384537/interactive-222401129361.png)](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKHjCIKlkIPozij4d07aOylfPZq5iWw0uTssZUQC4YWOBOi0%2B5fZLGp4GwSgaqtuPvPxhqKo6YNn9EbIlQZDhuVAbNaar2GKM0wui2spDdlPf0Q3SPTTjsiJrzrZ2iN%2B6p8y9e%2B%2BTWO52X60W3LirEfkXKoKksTaTzuzTwspfLAStNvfqeutALeOZAJzLT63SlhobFOFbRsPhLteL3SXnBZ4SDBVBC7yYBrQAxUfH41c1oDT21aN0bx4FHECXm8NtR%2FD07383OFSps9wOm%2Bcwowb68rKqnW75FrF5vMrkJpcSL93Kr%2F6cyXIjf9kk5diw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=222401129361&portalId=23384537&hsLang=en) ![OH State Landing Page Hero Image @2x-8](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Landing%20Page%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/State%20Specific%20Landing%20Page%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/OH%20State%20Landing%20Page%20Hero%20Image%20@2x-8.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=OH%20State%20Landing%20Page%20Hero%20Image%20@2x-8.png)   - [Funding and alignment](https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio#hs_cos_wrapper_module_17464733335273) - [Efficacy](https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1779365120512) - [Hear from districts](https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio#hs_cos_wrapper_module_17775026665627) - [Resources for OH leaders](https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio#hs_cos_wrapper_module_17900171883056) - [Book a meeting](https://info.ignite-reading.com/ohio#hs_cos_wrapper_module_17900165575368_) ### “The student achievement results are *truly remarkable*. Students are making 2.6 weeks of growth for every one week of instruction — whether they are English learners, students with disabilities or students of color.” ### Susan Dargie Director of Curriculum and Instruction Westfield Public Schools # 62% of Georgia 3rd graders don’t read proficiently1 ## GA districts are closing that gap in just 15 minutes a day Schools across Georgia,  from Atlanta to Quitman County, are closing foundational skills gaps and creating confident readers with 1:1 high intensity literacy tutoring. And they’re not just helping older readers catch up; they’re following the research and intervening in 1st grade, when it matters most. “We have fully bought into this idea that if we really want all of our kids to be readers, we need to hyper-focus foundational literacy efforts to ensure our kids are reading on benchmark at the end of first grade.” –Shraddha Nunziata, Sr Director of Special Projects and Initiatives, Savannah-Chatham Public Schools 6%→ 48% 1st graders reading on grade level2 after one year with Ignite Reading 5.4mo of additional reading growth vs. national benchmarks3 across all student groups 500+ Districts already building stronger readers with Ignite Reading ## High-dosage tutoring every K-3 RIMP needs ### State funded and aligned to OH priorities Ignite Reading’s high quality tutoring program flags students early, surfaces precise diagnostics, provides the daily targeted intensive reading support OH districts are already required to implement, and delivers the detailed reporting to prove it worked. Aligned to HB 96 and HB 455, Ignite Reading is eligible under Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid (DPIA) dollars, OH’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, and federal Title I-A funding. ![A young child laughing while holding a large book open in front of their face, surrounded by a purple background and illustrated circle graphics](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Landing%20Page%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Illustrated%20Images%20for%20Landing%20Pages%20%5BMKTG%5D/Square%20image%2015@2x-8.png?width=1140&height=1020&name=Square%20image%2015@2x-8.png "A young child laughing while holding a large book open in front of their face, surrounded by a purple background and illustrated circle graphics") ![Target\_Light Purple@2x-8](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Content%20Marketing%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Icons%20%5BMKTG%5D/Light%20Purple%20Icons/Target_Light%20Purple@2x-8.png) #### Scale differentiated instruction Every child, from MLLs to students with IEPs, receives targeted 1:1 intervention 5 days a week, helping each learner, regardless of ability or demographic, grow as a reader. ![Hour glass\_Light Purple@2x-8](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Content%20Marketing%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Icons%20%5BMKTG%5D/Light%20Purple%20Icons/Hour%20glass_Light%20Purple@2x-8.png) #### Watch growth happen and show the evidence Screeners and diagnostics that flag kids early, pinpointing specific gaps; frequent progress monitoring that tracks growth as it happens; and detailed district, school, and student reporting that shows families and your board the plan is working. ![Magnifying glass\_Light Purple@2x-8](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Content%20Marketing%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Icons%20%5BMKTG%5D/Light%20Purple%20Icons/Magnifying%20glass_Light%20Purple@2x-8.png) #### Amplify the work of your teachers Expand the capacity of your teachers without adding to their workload. Our certified literacy tutors deliver 1:1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention during your existing literacy block, and teachers regularly receive data that clearly tells them what to do next. ![Lightbulb\_Light Purple@2x-8](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Content%20Marketing%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Icons%20%5BMKTG%5D/Light%20Purple%20Icons/Lightbulb_Light%20Purple@2x-8.png) #### Meet Science of Reading mandates across your MTSS Each student in early intervention receives explicit and systematic instruction from a certified literacy tutor trained in the Science of Reading. ## Hear from the districts leading the literacy reform ![Ohio Landing page image](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Landing%20Page%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/State%20Specific%20Landing%20Page%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Ohio%20Landing%20page%20image.png?width=800&height=800&name=Ohio%20Landing%20page%20image.png "Ohio Landing page image")   ### “We have a team of teachers who are really well versed in the Science of Reading. They were thrilled to have an extra tool that gets to do the one on one that they would love to be able to do. They come on a lot of the monthly calls with me, and they're able to see, ‘Okay, these six kids in my class, this is what they're working on. Here's how it relates to what we're about to do in class and where I can really plug in and have that alignment.”   Joelle Formato Founder and Head of School, Persistence Preparatory Academy (Buffalo, NY) “One of the most powerful aspects of the program is how it pinpoints and addresses individual learning gaps. This has been especially impactful for our English Language Learners, who have shown significant growth in both English language development and reading fluency. The personalized approach helps meet students exactly where they are and move them forward with targeted support."   **Dr. Amy Dellapenna** Director of Elementary Curriculum/Federal Programs, McKeesport Area School District (PA) “When a district partners with Ignite Reading to support early literacy outcomes, it's a true partnership. The level of support from onboarding through implementation, particularly the ongoing review of student outcome data, sets Ignite Reading apart. Their design and implementation of personalized, Science of Reading aligned intervention programming, is an essential component of our larger MTSS framework.”   Laurie Rossback Executive Director of Curriculum, Durango School District 9-R (CO) Joelle Formato Founder and Head of School, Persistence Preparatory Academy (Buffalo, NY) “We have a team of teachers who are really well versed in the Science of Reading. They were thrilled to have an extra tool that gets to do the one on one that they would love to be able to do. They come on a lot of the monthly calls with me, and they're able to see, ‘Okay, these six kids in my class, this is what they're working on. Here's how it relates to what we're about to do in class and where I can really plug in and have that alignment.” Dr. Amy Dellapenna Director of Elementary Curriculum/Federal Programs, McKeesport Area School District (PA) “One of the most powerful aspects of the program is how it pinpoints and addresses individual learning gaps. This has been especially impactful for our English Language Learners, who have shown significant growth in both English language development and  reading fluency. The personalized approach helps meet students exactly where they are and move them forward with targeted support." Laurie Rossback Executive Director of Curriculum, Durango School District 9-R (CO) “When a district partners with Ignite Reading to support early literacy outcomes, it's a true partnership.  The level of support from onboarding through implementation, particularly the ongoing review of student outcome data, sets Ignite Reading apart.  Their design and implementation of personalized, Science of Reading aligned intervention programming, is an essential component of our larger MTSS framework.” ## Resources for OH district leaders ![Boy and girl reading together](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Images%20for%20Resources%20%5BMKG%5D/4.jpg) **The case for reading tutoring before 3rd grade, not after**  In Savannah-Chatham, leaders are inoculating reading problems before they happen, proving that remediation isn’t inevitable. [Read more](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-case-for-reading-tutoring-before-3rd-grade-not-after/2026/02) ![A girl reading in the grass](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Images%20for%20Resources%20%5BMKG%5D/3.jpg) **How this Buffalo school reached readers tier 1 couldn’t reach & doubled literacy growth** Even with Science of Reading trained teachers, universal instruction can hold back students from being able to read on grade level. See how this school overcame that challenge. [Find out](https://ignite-reading.com/insights/how-this-buffalo-ny-school-reached-readers-tier-1-couldnt-reach-doubled-literacy-growth/) ![Teacher reading to class](https://info.ignite-reading.com/hubfs/Demand%20Gen%20Files%20%5BMKTG%5D/Demand%20Gen%20Images%20%5BMKTG%5D/Images%20for%20Resources%20%5BMKG%5D/7.jpg) **What Ohio plans and legislation mean for districts moving forward** An explanation of the various Ohio reading plans that districts must comply with, the latest on literacy grants for schools, plus a look at the latest reading achievement scores for OH students. [Read now](https://ignite-reading.com/insights/ohio-reading-plans/) ## Request a district demo  If you’re ready to see Ignite Reading in action, please fill out this form. In 15-30 minutes, you'll get a clear read on where your readers stand and a straight answer on whether Ignite Reading fits alongside what you're already doing. We'll dive into your literacy priorities, the supports you have in place, and where gaps may remain. Together, you’ll explore how targeted 1:1 intervention could complement your current approach, whether you’re evaluating additional support now or planning for the future. Data Sources: 1\. Ohio Reading Scores Rise. Is the Science of Reading Working? – The 74  2\. Center for Research and Reform in Education, The Johns Hopkins University; 2026 3\. 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