Organization and Contact
Jessica Silwerski, jessica.sliwerski@ignite-reading.com
Program Overview
Ignite Reading’s mission is to deliver one-to-one tutoring that teaches every student the foundational reading skills they need to become a confident, fluent reader by the end of first grade.
Ignite Reading is a one-to-one virtual literacy tutoring program designed to address early reading skill gaps in young learners through high-dosage, individualized instruction. An ESSA-3 aligned program, Ignite Reading pairs students with highly-trained reading tutors for daily 15-minute sessions focused on foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and fluency, using a structured and research-based instructional sequence. Schools are supported by Ignite Reading literacy specialists who monitor progress and provide detailed data reports to educators. The program integrates seamlessly with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and aligns with Science of Reading principles, teaching students who are reading below grade level the skills they need to become confident, fluent readers.
Students and Offerings
Delivery Model and Staffing
Ignite Reading provides partner schools and districts with materials to help inform parents about the program, as well as progress reports detailing their student’s learning progression throughout the year.
Customer and Cost
Research Evidence
Neitzel, A. J., & Reilly, J. (2024). An evaluation of Ignite Reading virtual literacy tutoring in Massachusetts. Center for Research and Reform in Education, The Johns Hopkins University.