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Foundations for Lifelong Literacy

K–12 Literacy Intervention

Why Choose Direct Instruction for Literacy?

Decades of literacy research consistently shows that complex learning cannot take place without strong foundational skills. The systematic, explicit nature of the DI methodology supports all struggling readers in achieving higher levels of literacy. With an emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, DI literacy programs ensure that all students, including multilingual learners, master the tools needed to read and write.

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Featured Programs

  • The cover of Reading Mastery Transformations.

    Grades K–5 | Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3

    Reading Mastery Transformations

    Rooted in the Science of Reading, RMT delivers explicit, systematic, and comprehensive instruction in foundational literacy, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.

  • Grades 3–12 | Tier 2, Tier 3

    Corrective Reading

    Corrective Reading provides intensive, accelerated instruction in decoding and/or comprehension for students who are two or more grade levels behind their peers.

  • The cover of Language for Learning.

    Grades PreK–2

    Language for Learning

    Language for Learning helps young children, including multilingual learners, develop the essential receptive and expressive language skills needed for success in school.

  • The cover of Langauge for Thinking.

    Grades 1–3

    Language for Thinking

    Language for Thinking enhances reading comprehension through sequenced activities, vocabulary development, retelling exercises, and inference activities.

  • The cover of Langauge for Writing.

    Grades 2–5

    Language for Writing

    Language for Writing builds critical thinking, vocabulary, and communication through narrative writing, precise word usage, summarization, and proofreading exercises.

  • The cover of Reading Mastery Signature Edition.

    Grades K–5 | Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3

    Reading Mastery Signature Edition

    Ideal for either core or intervention, RMS delivers systematic, explicit instruction with an emphasis on reading, language arts, and literature.

"Direct Instruction gives us a foundation to build on...our kids are done learning to read and can start reading to learn."

– Nia Kattell, Fifth Grade Teacher, Hellgate Elementary

Program    

Focus

Comprehensive ELA program that delivers measurable growth

Grade Levels

K–5

Program    

Focus

A targeted solution for reading and language arts success

Grade Levels

K–5

Program    

Focus

Proven intervention for students reading below grade level

Grade Levels

3+

Program    

Focus

Empowering learning through comprehension and reasoning

Grade Levels

3+

Program    

Focus

Grade Levels

Comprehensive ELA program that delivers measurable growth

K–5

A targeted solution for reading and language arts success

K–5

Proven intervention for students reading below grade level

3+

Empowering learning through comprehension and reasoning

3+

Program    

Language for Learning

Focus

Building a strong foundation for language success

Grade Levels

PK–2

Program    

Language for Thinking

Focus

Expanding practical and effective language skills

Grade Levels

1–3

Program    

Language for Writing

Focus

Transition oral language skills into effective writing strategies

Grade Levels

2–5

Program    

Focus

Developing purposeful, strategic writers

Grade Levels

6+

Program    

Focus

Remediate the basics of writing for older students

Grade Levels

4+

Program    

Reasoning and Writing

Focus

Enhancing critical thinking and writing skills through engaging lessons

Grade Levels

K+

Program    

Cursive Writing

Focus

Engaging cursive writing for all students

Grade Levels

2–4

Program    

Focus

Effective, research-proven spelling instruction for all students

Grade Levels

1–6

Program    

Focus

Master spelling and vocabulary with proven morphemic strategies

Grade Levels

4+

Program    

Focus

Grade Levels

Language for Learning

Building a strong foundation for language success

PK–2

Language for Thinking

Expanding practical and effective language skills

1–3

Language for Writing

Transition oral language skills into effective writing strategies

2–5

Developing purposeful, strategic writers

6+

Remediate the basics of writing for older students

4+

Reasoning and Writing

Enhancing critical thinking and writing skills through engaging lessons

K+

Cursive Writing

Engaging cursive writing for all students

2–4

Effective, research-proven spelling instruction for all students

1–6

Master spelling and vocabulary with proven morphemic strategies

4+

Program    

SRA 2Inform

Focus

Simplifying data analysis to boost student growth

Grade Levels

K+

Program    

Focus

Grade Levels

SRA 2Inform

Simplifying data analysis to boost student growth

K+

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