Montana Reads Grant Support
Professional Development & Literacy Solutions
Ascend SMARTER Intervention is proud to be an approved provider for the Montana Reads Literacy Grant.
We specialize in delivering professional development aligned with the Science of Reading to help educators boost literacy outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students, English learners, and students with learning differences.
Professional Development
Our Science of Reading-aligned PD equips educators with:
❇️ Practical routines and research-backed strategies
❇️ Training tailored to early childhood, elementary, and secondary settings
❇️ Tools for sustainable implementation and long-term success
“Their trainings are exceptional, practical, and useful. As a special education teacher, I highly recommend SMARTER Intervention to every teacher who teaches reading and writing."
- Samantha F., Special Educator
Delivering SMARTER Intervention
A Tier 2/Tier 3 structured literacy intervention program for K–12. DSI supports struggling readers through a step-by-step, multisensory approach that builds mastery and confidence.
"Every single one of my students has shown growth. For them to find those wins and be so proud of that growth they are able to show, it just blows their minds."
- Christie M., MTSS Team Chair
Sprig Reading - Early Literacy Progress Monitoring
We’ve partnered with Spring Learning to support schools with progress monitoring. Sprig Reading is an easy-to-use tool designed for PreK–Grade 3. It enables teachers to track foundational reading skills regularly, helping ensure all students stay on track.
“By the end of our first year, all of our kindergarteners were reading. 100% of them! This app works because it’s research based. It has completely changed the trajectory of our students and the way I teach literacy.”
- Dianne B., Principal
Ready to Work Together?
We’re excited to support Montana districts in delivering evidence-based literacy instruction that truly makes a difference.
Reach out to our team or explore our resources below.