Chicago Public Schools: Intensive Intervention That Works

With Chicago Public Schools focused on CIWP alignment—supporting Tier 1–3 goals, MTSS, and literacy priorities—and a fast-approaching deadline to spend remaining funds before purchasing pauses, now is a critical time to strengthen intervention plans for the months ahead.

Intensive intervention should be a turning point—especially for students with the greatest needs. Join us for a 45-minute webinar with Julia Carlson from EPS Learning for an inside look at how structured, research-based intervention can drive stronger literacy outcomes for striving readers.

In this session, Julia will walk through SPIRE Up, a blended Structured Literacy solution designed for students in grades K–8+, and lead a live demo so you can see the program in action. You’ll explore how explicit instruction, built-in supports, and flexible implementation help educators deliver consistent, impactful intervention.

Whether you're supporting Tier 3 or special education, you’ll gain practical insights to strengthen your approach and better meet the needs of struggling readers.

Participants will leave with:

• A clear understanding of how SPIRE Up supports intensive intervention
• Practical strategies to improve instructional consistency and effectiveness
• Insights into a blended Structured Literacy approach for targeted, teacher-led instruction
• Actionable ideas to strengthen intervention in Tier 3 and special education settings