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.

Michigan-based school district, Stockbridge Community Schools, recently implemented IMSE’s literacy instruction based on the science of reading to provide students with better support. Since the school has seen drastic improvements in students’ reading scores, other schools and districts are starting to take note as they also begin to notice the impact of evidence-based strategies.