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How Arizona’s Largest District Improved Literacy for Thousands of Special Education Students

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Mesa Public Schools, Arizona’s largest district, dramatically improved literacy outcomes for thousands of special education students by implementing SPIRE and SPIRE Foundations: Sounds Sensible. After a rigorous review process, district leaders selected the programs for its comprehensive, research-based instruction. With strong teacher support and training from EPS Learning, students experienced significant reading growth—many advancing multiple levels or even exiting intervention entirely within a single school year.

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Mesa Public Schools, Arizona’s largest district, dramatically improved literacy outcomes for thousands of special education students by implementing SPIRE and SPIRE Foundations: Sounds Sensible. After a rigorous review process, district leaders selected the programs for its comprehensive, research-based instruction. With strong teacher support and training from EPS Learning, students experienced significant reading growth—many advancing multiple levels or even exiting intervention entirely within a single school year.

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