Ascend SMARTER Intervention training for science of reading.

Evidence-Based Professional Development That Supports Real Instruction

Sometimes, all it takes is a few new strategies to make a massive shift in student engagement and outcomes.

Whether you're looking for virtual or in-person professional development to provide reading and writing strategies aligned with evidence-based practices, we can help.

Learn strategies to effectively implement science of reading instruction with your students.

What We Offer

We provide live professional development tailored to the needs of schools and districts.

SMARTER Intervention provides professional development designed to help educators turn research into instruction that works. Our trainings support schools in strengthening literacy instruction, improving intervention systems, and building sustainable practices that lead to stronger student outcomes.

We work with classroom teachers, interventionists, specialists, and leadership teams to deliver practical, immediately applicable learning experiences. Our trainings focus on:

Science of Reading foundations and implementation
Literacy instruction and intervention practices
MTSS and data-driven decision making
Curriculum implementation support
Differentiation and learning profiles
Executive functioning and literacy development
Customized training aligned to district goals

Sessions are designed to be interactive, practical, and immediately usable by educators.

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What educators are saying about training with Ascend…

"I have learned more in 2 modules than I did in 3 years of graduate classes!"

“I have a masters in Reading and I have learned more in 2 modules than I did in 3 years of graduate classes! Thank you!”
- Laura S.
"This company offers incredible professional development,"

"has a wonderfully comprehensive literacy program, and is always very responsive! I would highly recommend collaborating with this team!"
- Taylor S.
"The more I listen and read from you, the more I want to listen and read."

“Loving the modules so far! Everything we do and interpret as reading specialists or interventionists is being explained in an easy to understand (non-overwhelming) format. The more I listen and read from you, the more I want to listen and read.”
- Ann B.
"The SMARTER Intervention Summit has been amazing."

"I love the SMARTER Intervention curriculum and being in the room where the learning is happening is magical."
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"Thank you for awesome strategies to get success with my students!"
- Yedid M.
The Ascend SMARTER Intervention conference has been amazing!

“The sessions have been informative and we have received really great materials to use. I have lots of new ideas and resources that I can take back to my classroom and use immediately. I highly recommend this conference for educators at all levels.”
-Jen H. (Educator)