What if Orton-Gillingham-Based Intervention Didn’t Require Extensive Certification?

OG-based, Structured Literacy intervention designed for the educators you have today

Districts that have invested in multisensory Orton-Gillingham-based intervention know its power for striving readers, especially those who need intensive intervention or special education support. Yet many districts find it challenging to sustain that quality when programs rely heavily on extensive training, certification pathways, and a limited pool of qualified staff.

SPIRE Up and SPIRE 4th Edition (4E) are built on a different premise: fidelity to the Orton-Gillingham approach doesn’t have to depend on a separate credentialing process—it can live in the lesson itself.

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Compare SPIRE to Traditional OG-Based Programs

What Schools Need

Traditional OG-Based Programs

SPIRE Up & SPIRE 4th Edition

Orton-Gillingham fidelity in lesson delivery

 
Fidelity relies heavily on practitioner training		  
Fidelity built into lesson design

Streamlined path to getting started in classrooms

 
Significant training and
practice required		  
One day of training to get started

Flexibility in who can deliver intervention

 
Often requires specially
trained staff		  
Both teachers and paraeducators can effectively deliver

Easy onboarding when staff changes

 
Significant training investment
for new staff		  
New staff can be trained quickly

 

Ready to take the next step to a simpler OG-implementation?

Fidelity and Rigor Are Built Right In

The structured, 10-step lesson of both SPIRE Up and SPIRE 4E embeds explicit instruction, multisensory routines, and OG-based practices directly within the instructional framework.

Rather than relying primarily on extensive training and certification to ensure Orton-Gillingham fidelity, SPIRE Up and SPIRE 4E embed that support directly into lessons crafted for confident delivery from day one.

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Strengthen Capacity Without Compromising Fidelity

When fidelity to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham approach is built into a program, the benefits extend beyond the individual educator. With either SPIRE Up or SPIRE 4E, districts and schools can:

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Get Educators Ready Faster: Prepare teachers, interventionists, and paraeducators to deliver OG-based instruction without a lengthy certification pathway. 
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Expand Student Access to Support: Equip more educators with the structure and guidance needed to provide intensive literacy intervention. 
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Maintain Greater Consistency: Provide educators across classrooms and schools with the same instructional sequence, routines, and lesson framework. 
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 Build Resilience to Staff Turnover: Strengthen instructional continuity when experienced staff leave by making it easier for new staff to step in.

Proven—Not Just Practical

Promising ESSA Evidence 

SPIRE Up is backed by Level III Evidence for ESSA

Strong ESSA Evidence

SPIRE 4E is supported by Level I Evidence for ESSA

See What a Sustainable OG-Based Intervention Looks Like

Explore SPIRE Up and SPIRE 4E or talk with our team about what sustainable OG-based intervention could look like in your district or school.

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SPIRE Up

ESSA Level III
Tiers 2 & 3 | Grades K–8+

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SPIRE 4th Edition

ESSA Level I
Tiers 2 & 3 | Grades K–8+

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