EPS Learning's Reading Accelerator Now on Ohio Department of Education Approved List of Evidence-Based Reading Intervention Programs

EPS recognized for its proven impact on improving foundational literacy skills for striving students.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions— is delighted to announce that EPS Reading Accelerator is joining four other EPS Learning solutions (SPIRE, iSPIRE, SPIRE Foundations, and Wordly Wise 3000) on the state of Ohio's Approved List of Evidenced-based Reading Intervention Programs. The Ohio Department of Education's list of approved reading intervention programs includes solutions that meet the required criteria for prekindergarten through grade 12. This recognition underscores Reading Accelerator's effectiveness in helping middle school students master foundational reading skills, aligning with the latest research in the science of reading.

Designed specifically for striving readers, Reading Accelerator provides targeted, high-impact intervention for students in Tier 2, whole-class, and small-group settings. The program is ideal for students who need additional support in developing key reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

"We're thrilled that the Ohio Department of Education has recognized Reading Accelerator as a valuable tool for improving literacy," said Steven Guttentag, CEO at EPS Learning. "With its clear structure, proven methods, and ease of use, Reading Accelerator empowers educators to provide targeted, high-quality instruction that drives real progress for students who need it most."

Key Features and Benefits:

• Ease of Use and Engagement: Reading Accelerator is easy for teachers to use and enjoyable for students, with explicit, systematic instruction in 5-step lessons paired with engaging content. It offers both print and digital independent practice options, keeping students motivated.
• Quick and Effective Implementation: Educators can get started with just one day of initial training and continue to improve their own skills and confidence through ongoing coaching and support. This makes Reading Accelerator an ideal solution for schools looking to implement evidence-based interventions without adding complexity to their already busy schedules. Included with this hybrid print and digital program is EPS' online platform, providing scripted lessons, digital projections, and resources for teachers new to foundational literacy instruction.
• Real-Time Feedback: Teachers receive ongoing progress monitoring data and lesson-specific support to provide corrective feedback to students through the included AI reading tutor. Students engage with the online tutor for practice and assessment, including opportunities for oral reading fluency development, coupled with immediate feedback in the form of micro-interventions to support ongoing reading development.

EPS Learning currently works with districts across Ohio to improve literacy outcomes including Columbus City School District, Akron Public Schools, and Clyde-Green Springs School District. This recognition from the Ohio Department of Education will enable more districts, schools, and educators in Ohio to partner with EPS Learning to close literacy gaps and create more confident readers.

Reading Accelerator is also available in an elementary edition, offering the same evidence-based approach as the middle school edition, with specially created content, oral language activities, and grade-level-aligned vocabulary designed for younger readers.

About EPS Learning
EPS Learning has partnered with educators for more than 70 years to advance literacy as the springboard for lifelong learning and opportunity. The solutions included in the EPS Literacy Suite are based on the science of reading and support grades PreK through 12, all tiers of instruction, and every pillar of reading. EPS Learning offers evidence-based intervention and customized professional learning to help move students toward growth, mastery, and success. Visit www.epslearning.com to learn more.

Media Contact
Dr. Janine Walker-Caffrey, EPS Learning, 866-334-8782, [email protected]

SOURCE EPS Learning