Ascend SMARTER Intervention training for science of reading.

We provide the strategies and tools to implement evidence-based instruction.

Sometimes all it takes are 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.

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."

    - Elissa B.

  • "This is an amazing training!"

    "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)

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

Introduction to Science of Reading Strategies

Struggling Readers? Stalled Progress? Uncertain Strategies?

Teachers across all subjects are expected to support reading and writing, yet most haven’t been given the tools to do it effectively. Without a clear understanding of how students learn to read, even the best efforts can miss the mark.

This engaging, research-based training equips educators with the knowledge and practical tools to change that.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

✨ Understand how the brain learns to read, and what that means for instruction

✨ Build skills across all five pillars of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

✨ Use evidence-based strategies that work for early readers and struggling adolescents alike

✨ Integrate literacy practices into math, science, and other content areas

With this training, educators will be prepared to give every student the foundation they need to thrive.

SMARTER Intervention training will give you all the information you need to start using the program.

Data Tracking & Analysis

Drowning in Data—but Still Unsure What to Do with It?

This practical, educator-focused training gives you the tools and know-how to make your data work for you.

You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Collect the right data—academic, behavioral, and social-emotional—without drowning in paperwork

✔️ Use simple, effective methods for data tracking across various settings

✔️ Analyze trends and patterns to make confident, informed decisions

✔️ Adjust instruction and interventions based on real-time insights

✔️ Support MTSS and IEP processes with clarity, compliance, and purpose

Get the confidence and clarity you need to turn student data into student success.

The Data Tracking & Analysis training will help you track, analyze and utilize data for MTSS and IEP.

SMARTER Intervention Curriculum Implementation

Even the best curriculum falls flat without the right training and implementation.

If you’re using the Delivering SMARTER Intervention (DSI) Curriculum but feel unsure how to navigate lessons, tailor instruction, or use assessment data effectively, you’re not alone. Without a clear, structured approach, it’s hard to deliver consistent, high-impact interventions.

This hands-on training is built specifically for licensed DSI users and gives you everything you need to deliver the DSI program with fidelity and confidence.

Here’s what you’ll master:

✅ The research behind SMARTER: Why it works and how to align instruction with the science of learning

✅ The core instructional models: Learn how to use explicit, systematic, diagnostic teaching across lessons and levels

✅ A 4-Step Implementation Plan: From accurate student placement to daily lesson planning, we’ll walk you through it all

✅ Differentiation in action: Customize your lessons to meet individual student needs with ease

✅ Time-saving tips: Maximize the full power of the curriculum’s built-in tools and features

Leave the guesswork behind. This training gives you the roadmap to deliver effective, data-driven instruction that drives student growth.

SMARTER Intervention can provide custom training for science of reading and literacy topics.

Other PD Options

We offer additional professional development courses and custom training opportunities. Click below to explore other courses related to literacy, the science of reading, executive functioning, and more.

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