New York City

Empowering NYC Reads with Approved Reading Intervention Solutions

NYC Reads is transforming literacy across New York City. With decades of expertise, EPS supports this mission with approved solutions like SPIRE and SPIRE Foundations: Sounds Sensible—programs proven to deliver measurable growth for all readers.

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“I love how SPIRE’s scope and sequence meets students at their current ability and promotes progress... As an administrator, I value how the ready-to-use resources make it easy for teachers to provide effective interventions. I highly recommend SPIRE to teachers and administrators.”

— Assistant Principal, Queens, NYC 

 

Together, We Can Drive Literacy Transformation 

NYC Reads ensures every student builds strong foundational reading skills. Our SPIRE® Literacy Suite provides structured, evidence-based reading intervention solutions that meet DOE requirements, close literacy gaps, and accelerate student growth. 

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Video: What is the Decoding Threshold?

Discover how the decoding threshold signals the shift to fluent reading—and how to identify students who need decoding support before comprehension.

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Comprehensive, Connected Literacy Solutions for Every Learner

MTSS-aligned literacy solutions that integrate assessment, instruction, and intervention help ensure all students receive the support they need.

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Video: Matching Students with the Right Reading Intervention

Learn how to match students with effective reading interventions using a research-based framework grounded in the Simple View of Reading.

Approved NYC Solutions Driving Measurable Growth

SPIRE 4th Edition

ESSA Level 1
Grades PreK-12 | Tiers 2 & 3

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Empower beginning, striving, and dyslexic readers with SPIRE’s intensive, structured, and spiraling curriculum. With systematic 10-step teacher-led lessons and practice, SPIRE addresses all 5 pillars of reading, ensuring measurable gains.

SPIRE Foundations: Sounds Sensible

Grades PreK-4 | Tiers 1, 2, & 3

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Provides hands-on instruction in phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, understanding letter-sound relationships, and handwriting for beginning or striving readers.

Tools and Training to Support NYC Educators

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Professional Learning Made Easy for NYC Educators 

EPS Learning helps NYC educators succeed with one-day trainings that rapidly equip teachers to implement SPIRE and SPIRE Foundations with confidence.

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Live Webinars: Using Implementation Science to Drive Intervention Results

Learn how to apply implementation science to achieve lasting results with practical strategies and real-world examples.

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Webinar: Are Your Students Receiving the Right Kind of Reading Intervention?

Learn why identifying which students have yet to cross the decoding threshold can make a critical difference in meeting the needs of every striving reader. 

NYC Reads Initiative

A citywide initiative launched in 2023 by the New York City Department of Education to help every student become a confident reader. Focused on phonics and support for students, families, and educators, it inspires a lifelong love of reading.

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