Nearly 1 in 2 Oregon 3rd graders don't read proficiently¹

Close reading gaps and meet ELSI accountability metrics with an ODE-approved HDT partner

Helping districts from Beaverton to Nyssa accelerate OR’s Early Literacy Success Initiative and meet SB 141’s 3rd grade reading proficiency accountability metric, Ignite Reading is an ODE-approved high dosage tutoring provider that’s research-proven to close phonics and foundational reading gaps for good, regardless of a child’s zip code, demographic background or ability.

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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

Aligned to Oregon’s HB 3040 and funded through state grantss

Designed to amplify your literacy team with zero administrative load, Ignite Reading’s 1:1 high dosage tutoring is delivered 5 days a week using research-based strategies rooted in the Science of Reading. Our intentional matching approach strives to pair every student with a certified literacy tutor who speaks their native language, so that every child feels seen and culturally supported throughout their reading journey.

Aligned to OR’s HB 3040 provisions, Ignite Reading is eligible to be funded with your district’s the Early Literacy Success School District Grant (ELSSDG) or HDT Supplemental Grant, as well as federal Title I funding.

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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.

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Watch growth happen and show the evidence

Assessments flag kids early and pinpoint precise gaps, frequent progress monitoring tracks growth as it happens, and detailed district, school, and student reporting tells your teachers what to do next and shows families and your board the initiative is working.

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Expand capacity with zero staff burden

Certified tutors deliver 1:1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention during your existing literacy block, a Literacy Success Partner monitors student progress and attendance, and a dedicated team oversees end-to-end program implementation and tutor management.

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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.

"Ignite Reading gives us that one-on-one time with as many kids as we can. In the time of cutbacks, we have a lot of absent staff and so our students often don't get intervention and so this is a great way for us to be able to provide support every day."

Julie Richards, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Bend-LaPine Schools

“We have seen growth with all the students using Ignite Reading. When their reading skills improved their confidence, (it) has impacted their view of school in a positive way.”

Sarah Ensunsa, Principal, Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7

“Once we received our first report of the Ignite [Reading] data... there was no disparity between any student group. That really changed the mindset of, this is a game changer. This is not about remediation, it's about accelerating.”

Claudia Salvestrin, Chief Academic Officer, Shasta County Office of Education

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.”

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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.