5 Reasons to Maintain Your Literacy Intervention Funding Post-ESSER

Maintaining Evidence-Based Literacy Programs for Long-Term Success

Districts nationwide have witnessed encouraging advancements in student reading proficiency, thanks to instructional resources and professional learning courses rooted in the science of reading. Continuing your investment in reading programs based on the science of reading can help your district:

• Sustain academic gains—In 2023–2024, Lexia® Core5® Reading, an Adaptive Blended Learning literacy program for pre-K–5 students, helped 3.7 million pre-K–5 students across 18,400 schools make substantial progress toward their reading goals. Seventy-nine percent of students using the program with fidelity reached grade-level benchmarks or above.

• Ensure equity and inclusivity—Your teachers need a literacy curriculum and tools built to meet the needs of all students, including those who have historically been underrepresented, students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and Emergent Bilingual students. 

• Mitigate unfinished learning—Many middle school students missed critical literacy instruction during the pandemic, putting them behind in reading and writing. Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® can help support students in grades 6–8 who are at risk of not meeting College- and Career-Ready Standards.

• Achieve long-term educational outcomes—Educators must attain the proper professional learning to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading and refine their practice. Lexia® LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) helps teachers in grades pre-K–3 gain the essential knowledge and skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to apply and transform student learning.

• Attract and retain high-quality educators—One of the most effective strategies for attracting and retaining talented teachers (and upskilling new teachers) is to provide them with professional development opportunities designed to explicitly address student literacy at their grade levels. 

As you look to renew your literacy programs post-ESSER, it is crucial to continue evidence-based initiatives to build upon the significant progress in these areas. To learn more, download the checklist.

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