Florida Department of Education Approves SPIRE for K-3 Reading Intervention

BETHESDA, Md., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, is pleased to announce that SPIRE has been added to the Florida Department of Education's approved list of K-3 ELA intervention programs. SPIRE is one of only two ELA intervention programs approved across all grades in the state and was the only print-based reading intervention program to get approved for all grades.

SPIRE's successful integration in Palm Beach County, Florida, was recently highlighted in a news story. A Palm Beach County teacher noted, "It's not easy to find really well done, research-based materials to get our kids caught up and to get them moving, especially the ones that struggle… [SPIRE] teaches each letter and sound explicitly to build a strong foundation of phonics, but it also has a strong vocabulary component, a fluency component. It's really kind of perfect for those that struggle to read."

"A Structured Literacy approach has been proven to help students become successful, confident readers, no matter their starting point," said Steven Guttentag, CEO of EPS Learning. "SPIRE brings a hands-on, multisensory approach to today's classrooms, and with SPIRE now approved for use in Florida's K-3 classrooms, we're thrilled that more educators and students will have access to the intervention program."

Designed for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3, Special Education, ELL/ML programs, and those with dyslexia, SPIRE is an Orton-Gillingham program that provides systematic, explicit instruction using multisensory techniques and a strong phonological foundation. This Structured Literacy approach empowers students by teaching them to decode words and comprehend texts in a methodical way, meeting learners where they are and helping them build lasting reading skills. 

To learn more about SPIRE, the comprehensive PreK–8+ reading intervention program, visit: https://www.epslearning.com/products/spire-4th-edition.

About EPS Learning
EPS Learning has partnered with educators for more than 70 years to advance literacy as the springboard for lifelong learning and opportunity. The solutions included in the EPS Literacy Suite are based on the science of reading and support grades PreK through 12, all tiers of instruction, and every pillar of reading. EPS Learning offers evidence-based intervention and customized professional learning to help move students toward growth, mastery, and success. Visit www.epslearning.com to learn more.

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Dr. Janine Walker-Caffrey, EPS Learning, 240-610-6163, [email protected]

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