Provide evidence-based literacy intervention with SMARTER Intervention.

Delivering evidence-based literacy intervention has never been easier.

Experience the power of done-for-you, structured lessons that get results with SMARTER Intervention

Easy to implement lessons designed to close the gap and save you time.

SMARTER Intervention curriculum offers structured and systematic evidence-based lessons that follow the science of reading and make instruction a breeze.

From special education to the classroom, SMARTER Intervention has what you need to reach your goals.

Learn how Delivering SMARTER Intervention can work for your school and students!

Join the thousands of schools we’ve served across the US and Canada.

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SMARTER Intervention is a systematic curriculum to allow you to teach with cohesion.

It's easier than you think to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction.

With the SMARTER Intervention program, you will have a systematized program that allows you to teach with cohesion and ease.

On-demand training and a community with coaching and support makes getting massive results for students easy.

With SMARTER Intervention you will…

SMARTER Intervention helps maximize student results.

Maximize student results.

On average, students see 12 standard score points of growth on a combined reading and spelling measure in a 12-month interval, equating to nearly two full grade levels of growth in an academic year.


Save planning time using SMARTER Intervention.

Save time planning.

Using the SMARTER Intervention program, 95% of surveyed educators saved time planning with over 30% of educators saving over 5 hours per week because lessons are designed to target all 5-Core Components of Literacy, you have everything you need in one place.


SMARTER Intervention targets PA, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing in every lesson.

Finally, have a cohesive system

Using the SMARTER Intervention program, 90% of surveyed educators reported increased lesson cohesion when compared to other literacy programs. With materials designed to target PA, phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, comprehension, and writing in every lesson, it’s all done for you.


What is included in the SMARTER Intervention program?

The program contains

9 levels of instruction that span grades K-12. Each level contains 16 lessons that follow a structured and systematic progression of concepts that target phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension + writing skills. Each level also includes 3 built-in assessments to monitor progress across all skills.

SMARTER Intervention is for students in grades K-12 and has built-in assessments.

Each Lesson contains

A comprehensive and scripted instructor manual, a ready-to-print student workbook, an interactive digital lesson, aligned vocabulary practice, comprehension activities, games, high-frequency word work, home practice, and more.

SMARTER Intervention lessons have an instructor manual, student workbook, digital lessons, games, and more.

Plus support and an amazing community

Access includes comprehensive structured literacy training with modules addressing the cognitive neuroscience, key strategies in evidence-based literacy, and concrete how-to videos. The program includes an online community and monthly coaching calls, so you will have everything you need to Deliver SMARTER Intervention with confidence.

SMARTER Intervention comes with comprehensive literacy training, an online community, and monthly coaching calls.

What makes SMARTER Intervention different?

  • Many programs target individual components of literacy, and educators are left putting the pieces together, with SMARTER Intervention you have everything you need.

    ➡️ Structured lessons targeting all 5 core components of reading + writing

    ➡️ Additional activities to provide differentiation or additional practice

    ➡️ A cohesive approach that allows your reading and writing instruction to flow seamlessly

  • The research is ever-evolving and your instruction should be too, with SMARTER Intervention, you have

    ➡️ Ongoing additions and updates to the program so you aren't left with outdated materials

    ➡️ Access to new training as it releases so you can keep up with the current research

    ➡️ Flexibility to adapt and differentiate within a framework to meet the unique needs of your students

  • It's not just a curriculum, it's a community.

    ➡️ We're in this together - we work with students too

    ➡️ With monthly coaching - you will always have the support you need to make a massive impact

    ➡️ With a community group - you can share ideas and get tips and tricks to keep it fun and fresh

  • No annual fees, no cost for updated versions of the program, no cost for new on-demand training within the program.

    ➡️  One-time payment and you have lifetime access to the training and curriculum

    ➡️ Transferrable licenses with no transfer cost with school purchases

    ➡️  Individual per-teacher licenses with no limit to the number of students that can be supported with the program

SMARTER Intervention users get lifetime access to the curriculum materials.

Program Results

Here are the results from our last study of students progress

SMARTER Intervention program growth of 12 standard score points in a year.

Students gained an average of

12 Standard Score Points in a Year

which brings students from the below average range into the average range on standardized measures of performance allowing students to graduate out of IEPs and Tier 2 Interventions.

And this program is READ Act Approved

This program is approved by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) as an Intervention Program and as a Supplemental Instructional Program.

The CDE has led the way in advancing evidence-based reading instruction in schools and we’re thrilled to be on the Colorado READ Act’s Advisory List for Instructional Programming!

SMARTER Intervention is READ Act approved by CO Department of Education.
SMARTER Intervention will improve student results and save you time.

The systematic and structured literacy program you rely on to…

Improve results

Your student data will speak for itself, whether you use our built-in progress monitoring or the data collection tools you already have in place.

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Save time planning

Reduce burnout by eliminating late night planning and reignite joy in teaching because you can spend more time teaching and engaging with students.

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Increase cohesion

Improve student outcomes with engaging and connected lessons targeting all of the core literacy skills.

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Used by professionals like you.

SMARTER Intervention helps interventionists get tier 2 students on track.

We help interventionists get Tier 2 students on track

“The best thing about Delivering SMARTER Intervention is knowing how to set up effective intervention - it is an amazing program.”

— Christine T.

SMARTER Intervention helps special educators get students to grade level.

We help special educators get students to grade-level

“I finally don't feel alone when it comes to intervention. Thank you for making a difference in my life 🙂”

— Jeanette B.

SMARTER Intervention helps classroom teachers supplement literacy instruction.

We help classroom teachers supplement literacy instruction

“It's the only resource that gives well-rounded intervention and literacy instruction. You can find so many things for phonological awareness and phonics, but it is harder to find programs that address vocabulary, syntax, comprehension, writing, etc. I love having it all in one place to access!”

— Meredith L.

SMARTER Intervention helps SLPs tie literacy into their sessions.

We help SLPs tie literacy into their sessions with ease

“As a speech-language pathologist and learning specialist, I cannot begin to tell you how much I have benefited from this program. I have completed a range of reading programs, and SMARTER Intervention has helped me reflect on what I know and has taught me so much more.”

— Lindy N., PhD CCC-SLP

Download the SMARTER Intervention info kit for sample lessons and information.

See a Program Demo & Download the Information Kit

Where you will find:

❇️ Program Placement Screener

❇️ Sample Lessons for Each Level

❇️ Sample Assessment

❇️ Standards Alignment

❇️ Program Model Research

❇️ Program Benefits & Pricing

❇️ Physical Product Catalog

❇️ Ascend W-9

With multiple ways to purchase.

Personal licenses are for individual users buying DSI on their own.

You can purchase a personal license

Click below to learn more about licensing options for individuals so that you can make the impact you dreamed of when you went into this field.

Schools can buy DSI licenses for one or more users.

Schools can purchase licenses for one or more teachers

Click below to learn more about licensing options for schools and start seeing results right away.

Get results with SMARTER Intervention...

Program Resources

• 9 Levels of Instruction to Span K-12 (Tier 2 & 3)

• Comprehensive Literacy Rules Guide

• Guide to Student Placement

• Lesson Planning Guides

• Printable Graphic Organizers

• 40-hours of on-demand professional development training

• Monthly coaching calls

• Online Support Community

Level Resources

• 3 Progress Monitoring Assessments (Baseline Midpoint, & Final)

• Scoring Tool with Individualized Goals

• Data Tracking (Printable & Digital Options)

• Weekly Planning Suggestions

• Each level contains 16 lessons

• Optional printed materials available to ship

Lesson Resources

• Scripted Instructor Manual

• Printable Student Workbook

• Digital Lesson Slides (PowerPoint | Google Slides)

• Home Connections

• Games

• High-Frequency | Sight Word Practice

• Vocabulary Word Work

• Comprehension Resources

• And more so you have everything you need to differentiate

DSI license purchases come with a 30-day money back guarantee.

We want this to be a no-brainer!

And, we get it, making this type of investment can be scary. Maybe you've invested in programs in the past that haven't given you what you expected, which is why we offer a 30-day no questions asked 100% money back guarantee.

If, for any reason, you're unhappy with the program, simply let us know and we will give you your money back. Which means there is absolutely no reason not to get in!

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