GWRSD leaders were dedicated to helping struggling students thrive, and real change began when the district found an evidence-based literacy framework.

In 2018–19, Poway’s Special Education Department adopted IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham Plus (OG+) curriculum, ushering in a new era of student success.

To kickoff Dyslexia Awareness Month, IMSE is spotlighting Sarah Walters, District Instructor and Literacy Instructional Support Specialist at Troy City Schools. In this Q&A, Sarah shares how IMSE training is transforming instruction at Troy City Schools, the inspiration behind her book, and why raising awareness about dyslexia is so important for educators and families alike.

By adopting IMSE’s Structured Literacy approach, East Windsor’s special education students saw measurable gains in reading fluency, demonstrating the impact of targeted, evidence-based instruction.

Durango School District adopted a unified plan to train every K–2 teacher through IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham+ program and to provide ongoing support with implementation. The results have been remarkable.